Mathematics for Technicians

Part 1 Numeracy and algebra
Chapter 1 Fractions and decimals
Chapter 2 Ratio, proportion and percentage
Chapter 3 Measurement and mensuration
Chapter 4 Introduction to alegebra
Chapter 5 Formulae: evaluation and transposition
Part 2 Geometry and Trigonometry
Chapter 6 Introduction to geometry
Chapter 7 Geometry of triangles and quadrilaterals
Chapter 8 Geometry of the circle
Chapter 9 Straight-line coordinate geometry
Chapter 10 Introduction to trigonometry
Part 3 Applied mathematics
Chapter 11 Indices and radicals
Chapter 12 Polynomials
Chapter 13 Functions and their graphs
Chapter 14 Logarithms and exponential equations
Chapter 15 Non-linear empirical equations
Chapter 16 Compound interest-exponential growth and decay
Chapter 17 Circular functions
Chapter 18 Trigonometric functions and phase angles
Chapter 19 Trigonometry of oblique triangles
Chapter 20 Trigonometric identities
Chapter 21 Introduction to vectors
Chapter 22 Rotational equilibrium and frame analysis
Chapter 23 Matrices and 3x3 determinants
Chapter 24 Statistics and probability

Mathematics for Technicians is print only.

Mathematics for Technicians has been revised and updated to meet the current competencies of Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Engineering under the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package and UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package. This book features graded questions to guide from the basics through to advanced applications of mathematics, ensuring that even students with poor mathematical literacy can easily meet the required competencies. Reality-based trade scenarios demonstrate how the theory would be used in different engineering careers.

Scope

Mathematics for Technicians covers the current competencies of Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Engineering under the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package and UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package.