- 318 pages
- English
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BTEC First Engineering
About This Book
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
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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