Containing case studies to help students apply theory to practice, this book is packed with features and activities to motivate students and reinforce learning, meeting all the latest criteria for GCSE manufacturing.

Basic Manufacturing has already established itself as a core text for manufacturing courses in Further Education. The new edition has been revised to be fully in line with the new Vocational GCSE in Manufacturing from Edexcel, covering the three compulsory units of this scheme, and will continue to act as a core text for Intermediate GNVQ. Coverage of the two schemes is combined throughout the text, yet each chapter clearly illustrates which sections map to which units within the two scheme specifications. The author's approach is student-centred with self-check questions and activities provided throughout. As a result, the book is well suited to independent study. It is also clearly written to appeal to students of all abilities. Review questions are provided at the end of each chapter to consolidate learning and give practice for external assessments. The third edition contains a brand new chapter to cater for the examinable part of the GCSE syllabus (Unit 3), which includes case studies in the six sectors covered in the scheme: food and drink/biological and chemical; printing and publishing/paper and board; textiles and clothing; engineering fabrication; mechanical/automotive engineering; electrical and electronic engineering/computer/process control/telecommunications. The book is an excellent, readable introduction to the technical and business aspects of the manufacturing industry that will be invaluable for students on a wide range of courses, including City and Guilds certificates. It also provides a good grounding for students embarking on higher-level programmes within Manufacturing. Roger Timings is one of the UK's leading authors of textbooks on manufacturing and engineering.

Suitable for both Foundation and Higher students, this textbook follows the structure and content of AQA B from September 2001. It integrates key skills and ICT as well as geographical skills. Summary sections at the end of each chapter focus students on revision and exam practice.

The public sector spends nearly GBP 125 billion, or ten per cent of GDP, each year purchasing goods and services in the UK economy. This report focuses on whether the rules and practices relating to procurement of goods and services by public authorities hinder or help UK manufacturers in obtaining public contracts.

Used alongside the textbook Engineering GCSE, this pack offers a complete course for the new GCSE syllabuses from Edexcel and OCR, providing all the resources needed by a busy teacher or lecturer as well as a student-centred learning programme that will enable students to gain the skills, knowledge and understanding they require. The photocopiable materials in this pack include: * Background to running a GCSE Engineering course * Worksheets to support and develop work in the textbook * Assignments, practicals and design briefs * Reference material and revision sheets for use as handouts This pack builds on the success of Mike Tooley's GNVQ materials, which have helped thousands of students to gain their first engineering qualification. Mike Tooley is Vice Principal at Brooklands College, Surrey, and author of many engineering and electronics books.

This volume was written by a team to classroom teachers and examiners to support pupils as they work through their GCSE course in design and technology. It is intended to guide them through the important stages of their coursework and to prepare for the final examination paper. It contains a mixture of extended projects, focused tasks and activities which together with the key points and sample examination questions support the AQA syllabus. The Channel 4 television programme associated with this series provides an introduction to the whole course and there is a range of specific opportunities to view and integrate the content throughout the extended projects.

Beginning by outlining the national curriculum for design and technology, Aspects of Teaching Secondary Design and Technology goes on to look at what design and technology is in the primary school, at examination level and post-16. Vocational qualifications relevant to design and technology are also discussed. There are chapters looking at the relationship between design and technology and the wider social and cultural context. The development of cross-curricular skills and value judgements are discussed as are sustainability and the role of the community in the teaching and learning of design and technology. Together, these articles comprise a sound guide to good classroom practice, related to the requirements of the curriculum, and rooted in the professional perspectives of experienced teachers.