BTEC First Engineering

by Mike Tooley

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136443435
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	08/20/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	328
File size:	80 MB
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About the Author

Mike Tooley

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Working safely and effectively in engineering (Unit 1); 2. Interpreting and using engineering information (Unit 2); 3. Mathematics for engineering technicians (Unit 3); 4. Applied electrical and mechanical science for engineering (Unit 4); 5. Electronic devices and communications applications (Unit 7); 6. Selecting engineering materials (Unit 8); 7. Using computer aided drawing techniques in engineering (Unit 10); 8. Electronic circuit construction (Unit 19); 9. Appendices; Index

Editorial Reviews

"Fits our framework and should be an asset to the lessons"
John Murray, Edinburgh's Telford College

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