A brief account is given of the reasons for the changes which have taken place in the last few years in technician further education. The structure of the new courses is outlined, and advantages and disadvantages are listed.
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Report of the Committee on Technician Courses and Examinations, H.M.S.O. (1969).
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Technician Education Council — Policy Statement (June 1974).
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Business Education Council — First Policy Statement (March 1976).
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Engineering Our FutureH.M.S.O. (January, 1980).
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TEC General Guidelines for Art and Design Studies (April, 1979).
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Various TEC Circulars, Guidance Notes and Information Sheets (from 1974).