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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.
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 pedagogical features like Learning Tasks that encourage learners to practically apply the knowledge and skills that they have read about, Green tip Boxes highlight material that relates to environmentally-sustainable workplace practices, and Caution Boxes for material relating to workplace health and safety have been included in all chapters.
- 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, and 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.
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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 and install consumer 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
Appendix: Advanced skills - flue sizing
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- ISBN-10: 0170476987
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