Unit 2 Week 2 Communications for Engineering Technicians

Review of last lesson Introduction to the unit. Assessment criteria. Integration with related units.

Communication. Graphical information technical diagrams sketches circuit diagram Fax Email Verbal information CAD Word documents PP presentation Text

Learning outcomes On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Be able to interpret and use engineering sketches/circuit/network diagrams to communicate technical information

Learning outcomes On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Be able to interpret and use engineering sketches/circuit/network diagrams to communicate technical information 2 Be able to use verbal and written communication skills in engineering settings 3 Be able to obtain and use engineering information

3. Be able to obtain and use engineering information Information sources: non-computer-based sources: books, technical reports, institute and trade journals, data sheets and test/experimental results data, manufacturers’ catalogues; computer-based sources: inter/intranet, CD ROM-based information (manuals, data, analytical software, manufacturers’ catalogues), spreadsheets, databases

Learning outcomes On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Be able to interpret and use engineering sketches/circuit/network diagrams to communicate technical information 2 Be able to use verbal and written communication skills in engineering settings 3 Be able to obtain and use engineering information 4 Be able to use information and communication technology (ICT) to present information in engineering settings.

Lesson Content Obtaining Engineering Information obtain and describe features.

Interpreting Data Sketch a rectangle 60 x 30 Put a Ø20mm hole in the middle. On the RHS put a slot in it 14mm high 17mm deep. Dimension your component.

Interpreting Data

Interpreting Data With a very simple two dimensional drawing, that has been correctly dimensioned, we can transmit a lot of information from one source to another.

How would you make this component? In groups I want to you to write an operational sequence sheet for how you would manufacture this component. Consider how many different types of machine you are going to have to use and in what order they should be used. What are the critical features? What’s your datum? How can you hold the component?

Further information Boyce A, Cooke E, Jones R and Weatherill B – BTEC Level 3 National Engineering Student Book (Pearson, 2010) ISBN 9781846907241 Boyce A, Cooke E, Jones R and Weatherill B – BTEC Level 3 National Engineering Teaching Resource Pack (Pearson, 2010) ISBN 9781846907265 Tooley M and Dingle L – BTEC National Engineering, First Edition (Newnes, 2007) ISBN 9780750685214