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Addressing the latest CPC package for the Certificate III in Plumbing qualification, this text helps students learn more effectively with a variety of study and revision tools including worksheets, learning tasks and photo case studies.
'Employability' boxes outline the responsibilities of employees, including skills they need to acquire and real-life challenges they may face at work. A variety of example boxes provide worked examples of how to perform practical tasks or complete mathematical calculations.
Gas Services, 3e covers the following units of competency - Core Units:
CPCPGS3056 Size and install consumer gas piping systems;
CPCPGS3048 Install gas pressure control equipment;
CPCPGS3051 Purge consumer piping;
CPCPGS3054 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances;
CPCPGS3061 Install and commission Type A gas appliances;
CPCPGS3049 Install gas appliance flues;
CPCPGS3053 Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances;
CPCPGS3059 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres;
Elective Units:
CPCPGS3046 Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces;
CPCPGS3047 Install LPG systems in marine craft;
CPCPGS3055 Install gas sub-meters;
CPCPGS3060 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl;
CPCPGS3052 Maintain Type A gas appliances;
The 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.
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- New 'Get it right' feature at the end of each chapter helps reinforce the practical component of the training
- Students engage actively with the learning by completing the activities in the new 'Learning task' boxes at the end of every topic
- New 'How To' boxes highlight a theoretical or practical task with step-by-step walkthroughs
- Table of Contents restructured to match the UoC-by-chapter style
- Teaching online, blended or HyFlex courses? New MindTap for the Cengage Plumbing series includes instructional videos to enhance understanding of challenging concepts
- Addresses core and elective units of competency from the latest CPC Training Package
- Addresses core and elective units of competency from the latest CPC Training Package
- 'From experience’ boxes outline responsibilities of employees - including the skills they need to acquire and the real-life challenges they may face at work - to enhance their employability skills on the job site
- 'Green tip’ boxes highlight the applications of sustainable technology, materials, or products in the industry
- ‘WH&S ’ boxes highlight important advice on safe work practices for plumbers by identifying safety issues and providing urgent safety reminders
- Includes additional gas fundamental units: 1. Fuel gases; 2. Units of measurement and gas industry terms; 3. Gas distribution systems; 4. Gas constituents and characteristics; 5. Gas industry workplace safety; 6. Combustion principles; 7. LPG basics
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1 Fuel gases
2 Units of measurement and gas industry terms
3 Gas distribution systems
4 Gas constituents and characteristics
5 Gas industry workplace safety
6 Combustion principles
7 LPG basics
Part B: Units of competency
8 Size consumer gas piping systems
9 Install gas piping systems
10 Install gas pressure control equipment
11 Purge consumer piping
12 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
13 Install and commission Type A gas appliances
14 Install Type A gas appliance flues
15 Connect and disconnect Type A gas appliances
16 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
17 Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces
18 Install LPG systems in marine craft
19 Install gas sub-meters
20 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kL
21 Maintain Type A gas appliances
22 Install Type B gas appliance flues
Appendix: Advanced skills - flue sizing
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ISBN: 9780170457484
Premium online teaching and learning tools are available on the MindTap platform - the personalised 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 memorisation to mastery! Includes:
- Basic Plumbing Skills, 4e eBook
- Water Supply, 4e eBook
- Sanitary and Drainage, 3e eBook
- Roof Plumbing, 3e eBook
- Gas Services, 3e eBook
- Additional revision quizzes and online research activities in each of the chapters
- Instructional videos
MindTap is a premium purchasable eLearning tool. Contact your Cengage learning consultant to find out how MindTap can transform your course.