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BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma Engineering Learner Handbook with ActiveBook
Andrew Buckenham | Mike Deacon | Simon Goulden | Michael Ryan | Natalie Griffiths | Mr Author
(2017)
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Abstract
Packed with practical activities and planning support to help you deliver these exciting new qualifications.
- A complete unit-by-unit course companion for learners.
- Helps prepare learners for specific job roles.
- Includes ‘Hands on’ and ‘Ready for Work?’ features to develop practical skills.
- Assessment practice activities and dedicated ‘Getting Ready for Assessment’ sections support preparation for assignments, tasks and external tests.
- Your Learner Handbook also includes an ActiveBook (a digital version of the Learner Handbook) - ideal for revision and reforcement of key skills.
- The ActiveBook is available to buy separately and a range of institutional site licences are also available.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Front Cover | ||
| Contents | 3 | ||
| How to use this book | 4 | ||
| Chapter 1: Engineering Principles | 10 | ||
| A: Arithmetic, algebraic and graphical methods in engineering contexts | 12 | ||
| A1 Arithmetic methods | 12 | ||
| A2 Algebraic methods | 18 | ||
| B: Mensuration and trigonometry in engineering contexts | 24 | ||
| B1 Areas of regular and compound shapes | 24 | ||
| B2 Volumes of regular and compound three-dimensional objects | 26 | ||
| B3 Trigonometry | 27 | ||
| C: Concepts and principles relating to electrical science in engineering contexts | 30 | ||
| C1 Direct current electrical circuits | 30 | ||
| D: Concepts and principles relating to mechanical science in engineering contexts | 35 | ||
| D1 Parameters of static and dynamic mechanical systems | 35 | ||
| D2 Statics | 41 | ||
| D3 Dynamics | 44 | ||
| D4 Mechanical systems | 46 | ||
| Work Focus | 53 | ||
| Getting ready for assessment | 54 | ||
| Sample questions and answers | 56 | ||
| Chapter 2: Processes and Materials | 60 | ||
| A: Engineering processes | 62 | ||
| A1 Mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering processes | 62 | ||
| A2 Modern production methods | 73 | ||
| B: Engineering materials | 75 | ||
| B1 Properties of materials | 75 | ||
| B2 Characteristics of materials | 76 | ||
| B3 Materials used in engineering | 77 | ||
| B4 Treatments | 82 | ||
| C: Material sustainability and forms of supply | 84 | ||
| C1: Sustainability of engineering materials | 84 | ||
| C2 Forms of material supply | 85 | ||
| C3 Material investigation | 86 | ||
| Work Focus | 88 | ||
| Getting ready for assessment | 89 | ||
| Sample questions and answers | 90 | ||
| Chapter 3: Business Improvement Techniques | 92 | ||
| A: Implement waste minimisation techniques in the engineering workplace | 94 | ||
| A1 Analysing a process | 94 | ||
| A2 Types of waste | 96 | ||
| A3 Benefi ts of reducing waste | 99 | ||
| B: Make improvements to workplace organisation using a 5S workplace scan | 101 | ||
| B1 Implementing 5S workplace organisation | 101 | ||
| B2 Benefits of 5S workplace organisation | 103 | ||
| C: Employ methods of visual management in the engineering workplace | 104 | ||
| C1 Visual management methods | 104 | ||
| C2 Characteristics of effective visual management methods | 108 | ||
| C3 Benefits of visual management methods | 109 | ||
| Work Focus | 111 | ||
| Chapter 4: Workshop Skills | 112 | ||
| A: Manage a work area safely for a fabrication activity | 114 | ||
| A1 Preparing for a work activity | 114 | ||
| A2 Carrying out a work activity | 118 | ||
| A3 Closing down a work area | 120 | ||
| B: Manufacture components in a sheet metal fabrication environment safely | 121 | ||
| B1 Measuring and marking out | 121 | ||
| B2 Material types | 125 | ||
| B3 Materials | 128 | ||
| B4 Cutting | 130 | ||
| B5 Forming | 135 | ||
| C: Assemble fabricated structures safely | 138 | ||
| C1 Joining processes | 138 | ||
| C2 Assemblies | 143 | ||
| C3 Quality and accuracy standards | 145 | ||
| Work Focus | 149 | ||
| Chapter 5: Machining Techniques | 150 | ||
| A: Prepare for machining operations | 152 | ||
| A1 Tools | 152 | ||
| A2 Work-holding devices | 155 | ||
| A3 Selecting appropriate tooling and work-holding devices | 157 | ||
| B: Make workpieces using drilling, turning and milling techniques safely | 159 | ||
| B1 Techniques for machining features of the workpiece | 159 | ||
| B2 Machining parameters | 162 | ||
| B3 Safe working practices | 166 | ||
| C: Undertake a quality control check for compliance and accuracy of a workpiece | 170 | ||
| C1 Quality control checks for compliance and accuracy | 170 | ||
| Work Focus | 177 | ||
| Chapter 6: PCB Components and Soldering | 178 | ||
| A: Prepare safely for the assembly of through-hole PCBs | 180 | ||
| A1 Understanding PCB manufacturing specifications | 180 | ||
| A2 Identifying electronic components | 183 | ||
| A3 Equipment preparation | 186 | ||
| A4 Risk assessment | 190 | ||
| B: Assemble a functional through-hole PCB safely | 193 | ||
| B1 Soldering techniques | 193 | ||
| B2 Quality control and testing | 198 | ||
| C: Explore ways in which PCBs are manufactured on an industrial scale | 203 | ||
| C1 Through-hole technology (THT) | 203 | ||
| C2 Surface-mount technology (SMT) | 207 | ||
| Work Focus | 211 | ||
| Chapter 7: Computer Numerical Control | 212 | ||
| A: Develop a CNC part program | 214 | ||
| A1 Part programs | 214 | ||
| A2 Measuring effectiveness and improving the performance of a CNC part program | 220 | ||
| B: Simulate a CNC part program and safely prepare a CNC machine for manufacture | 223 | ||
| B1 Simulate a CNC part program | 223 | ||
| B2 Working safely while preparing to carry out a CNC process | 224 | ||
| B3 Prepare a CNC machine for manufacture | 228 | ||
| C: Manufacture a component safely using a CNC machine | 231 | ||
| C1 Safely manufacture a component using a CNC machine | 231 | ||
| C2 Quality control | 232 | ||
| Work Focus | 235 | ||
| Chapter 8: Electrical Components and Wiring | 236 | ||
| A: Undertake routine operations on an electrical system using information sources | 238 | ||
| A1 Electrical systems | 238 | ||
| A2 System components | 240 | ||
| A3 Information sources | 248 | ||
| B: Wire and terminate electrical components | 252 | ||
| B1 Preparing for wiring electrical circuits | 252 | ||
| B2 Wiring electrical circuits and components | 253 | ||
| C: Undertake maintenance activities on electrical systems | 260 | ||
| C1 Safety | 260 | ||
| C2 Identification of faults in an electrical system | 262 | ||
| C3 Fault rectification | 265 | ||
| Routine maintenance | 266 | ||
| Work Focus | 269 | ||
| Chapter 9: Delivering Engineering Solutions | 270 | ||
| A: Interpret a product specification to produce aproduction plan | 272 | ||
| A1 Interpreting a product specification | 272 | ||
| A2 Production plans | 278 | ||
| B: Undertake a manufacturing operation in a safe manner according to defined procedures | 284 | ||
| B1 Preparing the work area | 284 | ||
| B2 Carrying out a manufacturing operation safely | 288 | ||
| B3 Collecting and using data | 289 | ||
| B4 Using measuring equipment | 291 | ||
| B5 Manufacturing operations | 294 | ||
| B6 Operating in a safe manner | 294 | ||
| C: Review the processes used to engineer a product and reflecton personal performance | 297 | ||
| C1 Reviewing procedures used | 297 | ||
| C2 Reviewing own skills and progression | 298 | ||
| Work Focus | 301 | ||
| Answers | 302 | ||
| Glossary | 307 | ||
| Index | 316 | ||
| Back Cover | Back Cover |