The BTEC National Certificate and National Diploma qualifications have long been accepted by industry as suitable qualifications for those seeking entry into industry or for those in the early stages of training for employment in industry. At the same time, these qualifications are increasingly accepted as a means of entry into higher education.
The BTEC National Programmes in Engineering have a very high annual enrolment, with over 35,000 students currently studying these qualifications in the UK on both apart-time and full-time basis.
The BTEC national syllabus has recently been reviewed and substantially updated, with the new program commencing in September 2007. The new scheme is expected to be adopted by all institutions currently offering BTEC programs as well as many others offering BTEC qualifications for the first time.
Many organizations have contributed to the design of the new BTEC National Engineering program, including the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), the Engineering Council, and the Sector Skills Councils (SSCs).organizations have contributed to the design.
About the Book
Welcome to the challenging and exciting world of engineering! This book has been written to help you study the six specialist units of the revised BTEC National Certificate and Diploma Awards in Engineering. It provides essential foundational knowledge for students who wish to pursue a career in engineering.
The look of this new edition has been radically improved and color has been added to make it more student friendly. Key points emphasize the most important concepts. Math is backed up with many examples, and activities for students to do outside of the classroom help them understand theory in context. In addition, review questions at the end of theunitare ideal for exam review and course setting.
This book covers the six most popular specialty units common to many BTEC engineering programs. This book covers the six most popular specialty units common to many BTEC engineering programs. Each chapter covers one unit and includes text, key points, knowledge review questions, examples, activities, and review questions.