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Water Supply, 5th Edition | AU/NZ

Anthony Pingnam

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Water Supply 5th Edition by Anthony Pingnam

Overview

Water Supply 5e is the second text in the Cengage Plumbing Skills Series. Water Supply 5e builds on the basic skills, knowledge and understanding introduced in Basic Plumbing Services Skills 5e. Fully updated to current industry practices, this edition covers both ‘common’ and ‘water’ stream competencies in the Certificate III in Plumbing, CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package. This text provides the underpinning knowledge and skills for apprentices to undertake safe and effective activities in the water supply services, and prepares new and existing workers for a long and rewarding career in the industry.

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Anthony Pingnam

Anthony Pingnam has been a full-time teacher at TAFE NSW since 2009. Previously he owned and operated a plumbing business for over 25 years, undertaking all facets of plumbing in the commercial, industrial and residential sectors, including design, tendering and contract management. With this experience as well as employing and training many apprentices throughout that time, becoming a teacher was a natural progression to impart knowledge and mentor apprentices.
  • Chapters re-aligned to match the chapter by unit of competency approach as per the current Training Package.
  • Content updated to the latest codes and standards.
  • New chapter on CPCPWT3029: "Install water pipe system"
  • New chapter on CPCPWT3028: "Install property services"
  • New chapter on CPCPWT3030: "Install home fire sprinkler systems"
  • New chapter on CPCPIG3021: "Set out, install and commission irrigation systems"
  • 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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Introduction: Properties of water
1. Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping: Common materials used in the supply of water
2. Install water pipe systems
3. Install property services
4. Set out and install water services
5. Install and commission water heating systems and adjust controls and devices
6. Install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services and adjust water service controls
7. Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
8. Install water pump sets
9. Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply
10. Backflow prevention
11. Install home fire sprinkler systems
12. Set out, install and commission irrigation systems
13. Install and Maintain Domestic Water Treatment Equipment
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  • ISBN-10: 0170476987
  • ISBN-13: 9780170476980
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