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:	9781138429208
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/28/2017
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	8.38(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

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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