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List of contents
PART 1 - BASIC WORKPLACE SKILLS
Unit 1 – Carry out WHS requirements
Unit 2 – Provide first aid (New)
Unit 3 – Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector
Unit 4 – Carry out interactive workplace communication
PART 2 - SETTING OUT
Unit 5 – Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities
PART 3 - USING MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Unit 6 – Handle and store plumbing materials
Unit 7 – Use plumbing hand and power tools
PART 4 - SITE WORKS
Unit 8 – Cut and join sheet metal
Unit 9 – Mark-out materials
Unit 10A – Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
Unit 10B – Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment
About the author
Dean Carter has been a full-time teacher at TAFE NSW since 2008. He has taught all the plumbing specialised streams of Certificates III and IV. Prior to his teaching career, Dean was a licensed plumber, gasfitter, and drainer with a solid understanding of CAD, hydraulic and plumbing design for both residential and commercial sectors. Since joining TAFE NSW, he has been involved in writing exams, validation processes and authoring resources for the institute. He is currently A/Education & Training Team Leader – Plumbing & Water Industry Infrastructure, Energy and Construction at Mount Druitt College.
Summary
Basic Plumbing Skills, 4e meets the requirements of the latest national Training Package for the Certificate III in Plumbing and covers how to complete activities safely and effectively in the plumbing services area.
You’ll get the knowledge, skills and awareness you need to be successful in the plumbing industry, as well as information on safe work practices.
This text covers topics such as:
Carry out WHS requirements
Provide first aid
Workplace communication
Use plumbing hand and power tools
Welding
References to AS/NZS 3500:2020, referred to in the Plumbing Code of Australia, will get you familiar with the codes throughout your training.
