Book description
A clearly written and easily accessible textbook that encourages independent study, covering all the core material required for the BTEC First Certificate and Diploma. Knowledge-check questions and activities are included throughout, along with review questions and worked mathematical examples, all of which relate to real-world engineering contexts.Students will gain a valuable insight into various areas of engineering technology and related industries, providing a potential springboard to further training, qualifications, or suitable employment. For those students wishing to progress to BTEC National, this textbook covers all the vital material required as a prerequisite to NVQ Level 3.
New in this edition:
• Updated in line with the 2010 changes to the BTEC First specifications
• Includes detailed information on assessment, featuring example questions and answers
• Layout and design changes provide extra clarity
Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- UNIT 1. Working Safely and Effectively in Engineering
- UNIT 2. Interpreting and Using Engineering Information
- UNIT 3. Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
- UNIT 4. Applied Electrical and Mechanical Science
- UNIT 7. Electronic Devices and Communication Applications
- UNIT 8. Selecting Engineering Materials
- UNIT 10. Computer Aided Drawing Techniques
- UNIT 19. Electronic Circuit Construction
- APPENDIX 1. Abbreviations
- APPENDIX 2. Using the Casio fx-83ES Calculator
- APPENDIX 3. List of BTEC Level 2 units
- APPENDIX 4. Conversion Table: Inches to mm
- APPENDIX 5. Data on Selected Engineering Materials
- APPENDIX 6. Useful Web Addresses
- APPENDIX 7. Answers to Selected Test Your Knowledge Questions
- INDEX
Product information
- Title: BTEC First Engineering, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2010
- Publisher(s): Routledge
- ISBN: 9781136443435
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