How to Use This Book

This book gives every student the core knowledge of technical and vocational education and training (TVET): the safety habits, practical skills, technical understanding and workplace attitudes shared by almost all trades and technical careers. Each chapter presents key concepts, essential formulas and practices, and review questions with answers. Numbers in square brackets, such as [1], point to the numbered References at the end. Practical skills are learned by doing under qualified supervision. This book is a general guide: always follow your instructor’s directions, the manufacturer’s instructions and the laws and codes that apply in your country.

Contents

Introduction to Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Workplace Safety and Health

Tools, Equipment and Measurement

Technical Drawing and Plan Reading

Materials and Their Properties

Basic Mechanical Principles

Basic Electrical and Electronic Principles

Manufacturing and Fabrication

Construction and Building Basics

Engines, Vehicles and Maintenance

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills

Mathematics and Science for Technicians

Quality, Standards and Efficient Work

Workplace Communication and Professional Skills

Entrepreneurship and Business Basics

Sustainability and Green Skills

Career Pathways and Lifelong Learning

References