BTEC first engineering : mandatory and selected optional units for BTEC firsts in engingeering / Mike Tooley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tooley, Michael H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering--Problems, exercises, etc.

Engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (329 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2010, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover

Btec First Engineering

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface

Unit 1: Working Safely and Effectively in Engineering

1.1 Regulations and Safety

1.2 Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering

Review Questions

Unit 2: Interpreting and Using Engineering Information

2.1 Interpreting Drawings and Documentation

Unit 3: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians

3.1 Arithmetic, Algebra and Graphical Methods

3.2 Mensuration and Trigonometry

Unit 4: Applied Electrical and Mechanical Science

4.1 Electrical Science

4.2 Mechanical Science

Unit 7: Electronic Devices and Communication Applications

5.1 Signals and Units of Measurement

5.2 Electronic Components and Devices

5.3 Analogue and Digital Circuits

5.4 Communication Systems and Data Transmission

Questions

Unit 8: Selecting Engineering Materials

6.1 Introducing Engineering Materials

6.2 Properties of Materials

6.3 Classes of Material

6.4 Ferrous Metals

6.5 Non-ferrous Metals

6.6 Non-metals

6.7 Composites

6.8 Coding and Identifying Materials

Unit 10: Computer Aided Drawing Techniques

7.1 Introducing Computer Aided Drawing, Design and Manufacture

7.2 2d Cad

7.3 3d Cad

7.4 Drawing Standards and Conventions

7.5 Producing and Storing Engineering Drawings

7.6 Drawing Projections

7.7 Getting Started with Cad

7.8 Getting Started with Autocad

Unit 19: Electronic Circuit Construction

8.1 Safety

8.2 Electronic Components

8.3 Circuit Diagrams

8.5 Component Colour Codes and Markings

8.6 Cables and Hardware

8.7 Logic Circuits

8.8 Circuit Construction

8.9 Test Equipment and Measurements

Appendix 1. Abbreviations.

Appendix 2. Using the Casio Fx-83es Calculator

Initialising the Calculator

Setting the Calculator Mode

Configuring the Calculator Setup

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

Publisher's Website

Author's Website

Computer Aided Design (unit 10)

Engineering Resources

Electronic Component Suppliers (units 7 and 19)

Appendix 7. Answers to Selected Test Your Knowledge Questions

Index

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

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T

U

V

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Y

Z.

Notes:

Includes index.

First published 2006.

ISBN:

1-136-44344-4

1-282-66606-1

9786612666063

0-08-095840-0

9780080958408

OCLC:

712992171