{"product_id":"engineering-technologies-9781138674929","title":"Engineering Technologies","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngineering Technologies\u003c\/em\u003e covers the mandatory units for the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and Technology:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach compulsory unit is covered in detail with activities, case studies and self-test questions where relevant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview questions are provided at the end of each chapter and a sample multiple-choice examination is included at the end of the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book has been written to ensure that it covers what learners need to know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswers to selected questions in the book, together with a wealth of supporting resources, can be found on the book's companion website. Numerical answers are provided in the book itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten specifically for the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and Technology, this book covers the two mandatory units: Engineering and Environmental Health and Safety, and Engineering Organizational Efficiency and Improvement. Within each unit, the learning outcomes are cov\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary Appleton, EAL engineering assessor (non-teaching role):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good, clear and constructive publication, detailing the engineering mathematics and science principles that provides the learner with a good level of reference whilst engaging with a good range of tasks to verify the learning outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing negative to say, the level is aimed at level 2 with sufficient detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics referenced that should be added as case studies even if not covered in the syllabus: lean manufacturing principles and maintenance engineering technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteve McGurk, engineering tutor\/assessor at Cornwall Marine Network:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood use of practical examples such as Low Voltage Power Supply and \"test your knowledge\" activities require comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo much detail in some sections and incorrect figure references in text (note that the sample material is from another book and will have quite a lot of material taken out as well as the language level lowering).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics referenced that should be added as case studies even if not covered in the syllabus:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComposite Materials – Properties\/Applications\/Processes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3D Printing- Types of media\/Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevisionary mathematics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Engineering and Environmental Health and Safety\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Mechanical Engineering Principles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Maintenance Engineering Principles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Fabrication and Welding Principles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendices\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577840046423,"sku":"9781138674929","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138674929.jpg?v=1746096888","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/engineering-technologies-9781138674929","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}