BTEC First Engineering

Mike Tooley

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2010
• Print ISBN: 9781138429208
• eBook ISBN: 9781136443435
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Automation in Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

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
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• 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
• Back Cover