Unit 2 Week 2
Communications for
Engineering Technicians
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Review of last lesson
Introduction to the unit.
 Assessment criteria.
 Integration with related units.
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Communication.
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Graphical information
technical diagrams
sketches
circuit diagram
Fax
Email
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Verbal information
CAD
Word documents
PP presentation
Text
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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
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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
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3. Be able to obtain and
use engineering information
Information sources:
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non-computer-based sources:
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books,
technical reports,
institute and trade journals,
data sheets and test/experimental results data,
manufacturers’ catalogues;
computer-based sources:
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inter/intranet,
CD ROM-based information (manuals, data, analytical software,
manufacturers’ catalogues),
spreadsheets, databases
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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.
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Lesson Content
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Obtaining Engineering Information obtain
and describe features.
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Interpreting Data
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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
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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?
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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
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