This text is designed for students taking BTEC First Ceritificate and Diploma courses in engineering and as background reading for GCSE courses in technology such as metals, materials, electrical and electronics. It provides coverage of electronics, electrical measuring instruments, electrical circuit protection, electrical connections and terminations, lighting, power, engineering drawing, plastics, materials and safety hazards. R.L.Timings has also written Materials Technology level 2 and 3 and Manufacturing Technology level 2 and 3.