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Overview
Basic Plumbing Skills 5e is designed to meet the requirements of the latest national Training Package for the Certificate III in Plumbing by providing information and activities that reflect the ever-changing skills required to undertake safe and effective activities in plumbing services area. The market-leading Cengage Plumbing Skills series provides learners with the knowledge, skills and awareness they need to be successful in the plumbing industry. The series is structured to build step-by-step knowledge, working from general/foundation subjects towards more specific and technical detail as they progress.
Combining safe work practices with professional skills it develops problem-solving ability and a thorough understanding of how and why things are done in a certain way.
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- Chapters re-aligned to match the chapter by unit of competency approach as per the current Training Package
- New core unit on CPCPCM3024: "Prepare simple drawings"
- Updated to the latest codes and standards.
- New 'Example boxes' that provide worked equations which will help complete mathematical calculations.
- New 'Chapter Summary' included at the end of every chapter- this is a bulleted summary of key chapter concepts and issues
- Content structured to build step-by-step knowledge, working from basic concepts towards specialized topics.
- 'How to' feature in every chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform specific tasks/processes/calculations.
- Combining safe work practices with professional skills the content develops problem-solving ability and a thorough understanding of how and why things are done in a certain way.
- Strong pedagogical features including Learning Tasks at the end of every main topic, compilation of worksheets at the end of every chapter, Get it Right photo case studies at the end of every chapter are available in the text. These features are designed to increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
- MindTap - Premium online teaching and learning tools are available on the MindTap platform - the personalized eLearning solution. MindTap is a flexible and easy-to-use platform that helps build student confidence and gives you a clear picture of their progress. We partner with you to ease the transition to digital – we’re with you every step of the way. MindTap for the Plumbing Series is full of innovative resources to support critical thinking, and help your students move from memorization to mastery! Includes: - Basic Plumbing Skills, 5e eBook - Water Supply, 5e eBook - Sanitary and Drainage, 4e eBook - Roof Plumbing, 4e eBook - Gas Services, 4e eBook - Additional revision quizzes and Instructional videos are available on MindTap. MindTap is a premium purchasable eLearning tool. Contact your Cengage learning consultant to find out how MindTap can transform your course.
- Instructor Resource Pack - Premium resources that provide additional instructor support are available for this text. These resources save you time and are a convenient way to add more depth to your classes, covering additional content and with an exclusive selection of engaging features aligned with the text. The Instructor Resource Pack is included for institutional adoptions of this text when certain conditions are met. The pack is available to purchase for course-level adoptions of the text or as a standalone resource. Contact your Cengage learning consultant for more information.
1 Carry out WHS requirements
2 Provide first aid
3 Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
4 Carry out interactive workplace communication
Part 2: Setting Out
5 Read plans, calculate quantities, and mark out materials
6 Prepare simple drawings
Part 3: Using Materials and Tools
7 Handle and store plumbing materials
8 Use plumbing hand and power tools
Part 4: Site Works
9 Cut and join sheet metal
10a Weld using oxyacetylene equipment
10 b Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment
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