Issues in Career, Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Issues in Career, Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Author: Halden A. Morris
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1490765832

Can Career, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) serve as a tool for poverty alleviation and solve economic problems for nations? CTVET include a wide range of learning experiences which are relevant to the world of work and which may occur in a variety of learning contexts, including educational institutions and the workplace. These include learning designed to develop the skills for practicing particular occupations and careers, as well as learning designed to prepare for entry or re-entry into the world of work in general. (Adopted from Morris, 2015 and UNESCO, 2006)

Guide to College Majors 2009

Guide to College Majors 2009
Author: Princeton Review
Publisher: Princeton Review
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2009
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0375429034

Provides information on more than four hundred undergraduate majors, including related fields, sample college curricula, suggested high school preparation courses, and career and salary prospects for graduates.

Electronic Engineering and Computing Technology

Electronic Engineering and Computing Technology
Author: Len Gelman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 698
Release: 2010-04-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9048187761

Electronic Engineering and Computing Technology contains sixty-one revised and extended research articles written by prominent researchers participating in the conference. Topics covered include Control Engineering, Network Management, Wireless Networks, Biotechnology, Signal Processing, Computational Intelligence, Computational Statistics, Internet Computing, High Performance Computing, and industrial applications. Electronic Engineering and Computing Technology will offer the state of art of tremendous advances in electronic engineering and computing technology and also serve as an excellent reference work for researchers and graduate students working with/on electronic engineering and computing technology.

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2009

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2009
Author: U.S. Department of Labor
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 913
Release: 2008-12-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1602393206

The perfect place to find a new career, advance in your current one, and keep an eye on tomorrow's...

Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics

Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics
Author: Frederick E. Giesecke
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Total Pages: 2686
Release: 2016-07-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0134580850

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. This full-color text offers a clear, complete introduction and detailed reference for creating 3D models and 2D documentation drawings. Building on its reputation as a trusted reference, this edition expands on the role that 3D CAD databases now play in design and documentation. Superbly integrated illustrations, text, step-by-step instructions, and navigation make it easier than ever to master key skills and knowledge. Throughout, the authors demonstrate 3D and 2D drawing skills and CAD usage in real-world work practice in today’s leading disciplines. They combine strong technical detail, real-world examples, and current standards, materials, industries, and processes–all in a format that is efficient, colorful, and visual. Features: Splash Spread: Appealing chapter opener provides context and motivation. References and Web Links: Useful weblinks and standards provided upfront in each chapter. Understanding Section: Foundational introductions, tabbed for easy navigation, outline each topic’s importance, use, visualization tips, and theory. Detail Section: Detailed, well-tested explanations of drawing techniques, variations, and examples–organized into quick-read sections, numbered for easy reference. CAD at Work Section: Breakout pages offer tips on generating drawings from 2D or 3D models. Portfolio Section: Examples of finished drawings show how techniques are applied in the real world. Key Words: Italicized on first reference, summarized after each chapter. Chapter: Summaries and Review Questions: Efficiently reinforce learning. Exercises: Outstanding problem sets with updated exercises, including parts, assembly drawings from CAD models, sketching problems, and orthographic projections.

Towards Excellence in Engineering Education

Towards Excellence in Engineering Education
Author: Khmaies Ouahada
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2019-12-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3039212516

Acquiring knowledge is a life-long process; we constantly need to keep abreast of developments and progress in science and other disciplines. Embracing a scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) means practicing constant self-reflection, involving evaluation of the academic career and the ways in which strategies are designed to examine, interpret, and share learning about teaching. This practice not only yields benefits to the lecturer but also enriches the scholarly community in the discipline. In general, SoTL is regarded as a vibrant practice of ongoing self-criticism and sharing, which results in accumulated teaching experiences for teachers, students, and the teaching community at large. This book is a contribution from authors sharing their experiences, how their teaching portfolios reflect their personal development as teachers, and how their teaching experiences are embedded in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Achieving Success with the Engineering Dissertation

Achieving Success with the Engineering Dissertation
Author: Petra Gratton
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2020-01-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 303033192X

This book guides the student reader in preparing their dissertation or major project, including both report and presentation, and explains how to use them as a bridge to the "next big thing" - the graduate's first job, or their next degree. The dissertation is the single most important component of an engineering degree, not only carrying the most marks, but bridging from academic study to professional practice. Achieving Success with the Engineering Dissertation describes the different types of dissertation, how to pick the best project and how a student can prepare themselves to succeed with their own dissertation. The authors explain how best to plan and execute the project, including the roles of the student, supervisor and project sponsor, and what they should expect from each other. Further material includes details of competitions that can be entered with dissertation projects, presentation of data, using the dissertation in job interviews, and creating research publications. Achieving Success with the Engineering Dissertation will be of use to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in all fields of Engineering, and to their supervisors.

Manual of Engineering Drawing

Manual of Engineering Drawing
Author: Colin H. Simmons
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2003-10-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080473342

The Manual of Engineering Drawing has long been recognised as the student and practising engineer's guide to producing engineering drawings that comply with ISO and British Standards. The information in this book is equally applicable to any CAD application or manual drawing. The second edition is fully in line with the requirements of the new British Standard BS8888: 2002, and will help engineers, lecturers and students with the transition to the new standards.BS8888 is fully based on the relevant ISO standards, so this book is also ideal for an international readership. The comprehensive scope of this book encompasses topics including orthographic, isometric and oblique projections, electric and hydraulic diagrams, welding and adhesive symbols, and guidance on tolerancing.Written by a member of the ISO committee and a former college lecturer, the Manual of Engineering Drawing combines up-to-the-minute technical accuracy with clear, readable explanations and numerous diagrams. This approach makes this an ideal student text for vocational courses in engineering drawing and undergraduates studying engineering design / product design.Colin Simmons is a member of the BSI and ISO Draughting Committees and an Engineering Standards Consultant. He was formerly Standards Engineer at Lucas CAV.* Fully in line with the latest ISO Standards* A textbook and reference guide for students and engineers involved in design engineering and product design* Written by a former lecturer and a current member of the relevant standards committees

Engineering Drawing & Basic Science

Engineering Drawing & Basic Science
Author: YCT Expert Team
Publisher: YOUTH COMPETITION TIMES
Total Pages: 560
Release:
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

2023-24 RRB ALP/Technician Stage-II Engineering Drawing & Basic Science