COMMUNICATION FOR TECHNICIANS UNIT NUMBER: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION HAND OUT 2

Slide 1a Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 LEARNING OUTCOME 4  use information and communication technology in engineering applications. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 1b Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 GRADING CRITERIA P1  Interpret simple engineering drawings/circuit diagrams and sketches. P3  Identify and use appropriate standards, symbols and conventions in the production of engineering drawings. P4  Communicate information effectively in written work and through verbal methods. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 1c Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 LESSON OBJECTIVES By the end of the session you will be able to:  state the various types of communication and their uses;  state the various types of drawings;  state the various types of electronic drawings;  begin to build up your portfolio of work. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 2a Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION What is communication?  Definition:  ‘the means by which we convey information.’  Communication can be divided into four main types, each main type can be further subdivided.  The four main types are:  Written  Graphical  Verbal  Other  Discuss in pairs the four main types. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 2b Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION  Communication types are:  Written  Books  Notes  Letters  Memos  E-mails  Reports  Fax  Post-it  Magazines  Newspapers  Texting  Teletext  Labelling  Hieroglyphics  Etc. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 2c Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION  Communication types are:  Graphical  Drawings  Sketches  Block Diagrams  Flow charts  Exploded views  Graphs, Charts, Histograms  Paintings  Signs  Photo Graphs  Comic Strips  Caricatures  Oscilloscope Displays  Etc. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 2d Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION  Communication types are:  Verbal  Conversation  Talks  Lectures  Interviews  Phone calls  Consultations  Radio  Songs  Talking Books.  Recorded messages  Dictaphones  Public Address  Etc. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 2e Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION  Communication types are:  Other  Body language  Sign Language  Braille  Models  Traffic Signals  Semaphore  Smoke Signals  Navigational Lights  Fire Alarm  Smell  Etc. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 2f Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION  Communication types are:  Mixed Methods  Television (Verbal, graphical and other)  Video (Verbal, graphical and other)  Movies (Verbal, graphical and other)  Web Cam (Verbal, graphical and other)  Posters (Written and Graphical)  Bill Boards (Written and Graphical)  Morse Code (Verbal or Written or Graphical) NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 3 Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION Communication is a two way process.  Make sure that the message you are conveying is understood in the way you intended it to be understood.  Communication is more effective by combining different methods to reinforce the message.  In engineering, graphics is an ideal way to convey information. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 4a Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION What is a drawing?  Definition:  ‘the art of representing by a line’  The forms of drawings can be divided into four main types, each main type can be further subdivided.  The main types are:  Engineering  Civil  Artistic  Geographical  Discuss in pairs the four main types. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 4b Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION  The types of drawings are:  Engineering  Mechanical  Electrical  Electronic  Civil  Buildings  Roads & Bridges NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 4c Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION  The types of drawings are:  Artistic  Paintings  Portraits  Comic characters  Etc.  Geographical  Maps  Town Plans  Topographical NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 5a Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION Engineering Drawings:  Consist of:  Mechanical  Electrical  Electronic  Electronic drawings consist of:  Block Diagrams  Circuit Diagrams  Board Layout and Component Layout  Component Diagrams NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 5b Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION  Typical Block Diagram NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 5c Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION  Typical Circuit Diagram NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 5d Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION  Typical Board Layout NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 5e Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION Typical component diagrams for Integrated Circuits. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 6 Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 FORMS OF COMMUNICATION For effective communication:  Make sure that the message you are conveying is understood in the way you intended it to be understood.  combine different communication methods to reinforce the message. For engineering applications:  Graphics is ideal method to convey information. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 7a Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 HOMEWORK Exercise. Q1.  From the types of communication discussed identify, with reasons, the method of communication that you consider most appropriate in each of the following situations. a.) Making an appointment to see a doctor. b.) Apologising for forgetting your sisters birthday. c.) Directing a friend to a restaurant in the next town. d.) Selling your car. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 7b Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 HOMEWORK Exercise. Q2.  Complete the table given below by placing a tick against the applicability of different forms of communication in relation to fitting a plug to the electric cable on a portable appliance. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 7c Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 HOMEWORK Exercise. Q3.  Describe two forms of non-verbal communication and give examples of a situation in which each might be used. NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 8a Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 CONSOLIDATION Q1.  Name the four types of communication.  Verbal  Graphical  Written  Other Q2.  Name the four types of drawings.  Engineering  Civil  Artistic  Geographical NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

Slide 8b Communication for Technicians Unit: 16 CONSOLIDATION Q3.  Name the four types of electronic drawings.  Block Diagram  Circuit Diagram  Board layout and Component layout  Component diagram NEXT Hand Out 2 Prepared by: G.A.Smillie Date: < 28/03/2017 >

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