Foundations of Technical and Vocational Education

A Complete Resource for the Beginning Student

Prof. Dr. Larry Adams and Dr. Lance Adams

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Contents

1. How to Use This Book
2. Chapter 1. Introduction to Technical and Vocational Education and Training
3. Chapter 2. Workplace Safety and Health
4. Chapter 3. Tools, Equipment and Measurement
5. Chapter 4. Technical Drawing and Plan Reading
6. Chapter 5. Materials and Their Properties
7. Chapter 6. Basic Mechanical Principles
8. Chapter 7. Basic Electrical and Electronic Principles
9. Chapter 8. Manufacturing and Fabrication
10. Chapter 9. Construction and Building Basics
11. Chapter 10. Engines, Vehicles and Maintenance
12. Chapter 11. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills
13. Chapter 12. Mathematics and Science for Technicians
14. Chapter 13. Quality, Standards and Efficient Work
15. Chapter 14. Workplace Communication and Professional Skills
16. Chapter 15. Entrepreneurship and Business Basics
17. Chapter 16. Sustainability and Green Skills
18. Chapter 17. Career Pathways and Lifelong Learning
19. References