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 clarityUpdated in line with the 2010 changes to the BTEC First specificationsCovers all of the mandatory units of the specification and three of the most popular optional units.Each part of the mandatory units is presented concisely in plain language and with clear drawings.

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 clarityUpdated in line with the 2010 changes to the BTEC First specificationsCovers all of the mandatory units of the specification and three of the most popular optional units.Each part of the mandatory units is presented concisely in plain language and with clear drawings.