BTEC First Award Engineering Student Book

Book excerpt: BTEC First Award in Engineering Student Book - Our BTEC First in Engineering Award Book covers Units 1, 2, 5, 6 7 and 8 so learners have relevant and specific content to complete the new next generation Pearson BTEC First Award in Engineering for level 2 learners. If learners are studying other sizes of this qualification they might prefer our Full Edition*. - Provides all the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed at level 2 to help learners prepare for the course. - Activities in each unit provide support and guidance for learners, and can be used in the classroom or for independent work. - The new BTEC Assessment Zone guides learners through the challenges of both internal and external assessment with grading tips and support for external assessment. * From 2012, Pearson's BTEC First qualifications have been under re-development, so schools and colleges could be teaching the existing 2010 specification or the new next generation 2012-2013 specification. There are different Student Books to support each specification. If learners are unsure, they should check with their teacher or tutor. Units covered: 1: The Engineered World 2: Investigating an Engineered Product 5: Engineering Materials 6: Computer-aided Engineering 7: Machining Techniques 8: Electronic Circuit Design and Construction