Advanced Building and Joinery Skills, 4e is designed for students of the Certificate III in Carpentry qualification (CPC30220). The text covers the basic knowledge and skills required in advanced carpentry and joinery across a range of specialist subject areas. This bestselling title includes colour photographs and illustrations with concepts explained in context to help your understanding. Work Health and Safety (WHS) icons identify critical points for concern and learning tasks after every key topic help you apply the knowledge and skills. Worksheets at the end of each chapter are aligned to the Unit of Competency and can be used to record your learning achievements. The text covers four core and six specialist A electives in Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30220. Read More

Greg Cheetham

ISBN-13: 9780170462853 | ISBN-10: 0170462854

©2024

Completely revised to reflect the 2023 National Electrical Code® (NEC®), ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL, Eighteenth Edition, offers the most current coverage available, giving you accurate, up-to-date information on the essential industry standards you will need to apply as a working professional. This reader-friendly, trusted resource is filled with vibrant, full-color illustrations and photographs, bringing even difficult concepts to life and making complex material easier to understand. In addition to updates based on the 2023 NEC, the Eighteenth Edition features information on important recent developments in electrical design and installation, a strong emphasis on green technologies and safety in the workplace and ample coverage of topics you will likely encounter in this dynamic field. Providing uniquely practical preparation for real-world success, the text includes a full set of blueprints that walk you through designing and installing a commercial electrical project compliant with the latest edition of the NEC. Read More

Phil Simmons| Ray C. Mullin| Mark C. Ode

ISBN-13: 9780357767108 | ISBN-10: 0357767101

©2024

Master the latest industry standards and procedures with proven industry leader Mullin/Simmons/ Vigstol's ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, 21st Edition. In addition to comprehensive, authoritative coverage of the 2023 NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code® (NEC®), this trusted text gives you a thorough grounding in essential electrical theory and applications. Drawing on decades of industry and classroom experience, the authors guide you step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities you can expect as a professional electrician in both new construction and existing homes. Extremely reader-friendly, ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL offers detailed explanations without being overly technical and clearly relates the NEC® to real-world installation processes used by today's professionals. Vivid illustrations coordinate with the latest NEC® regulations, and foldout plans provide hands-on practice applying code requirements to prepare you for career success. Read More

Ray C. Mullin| Phil Simmons| Derek Vigstol

ISBN-13: 9780357766965 | ISBN-10: 0357766962

©2024

With step-by-step guidance and a reader-friendly style, Herman/Atkins's ELECTRICAL WIRING INDUSTRIAL, 18th Edition, helps you gain the essential knowledge and skills you need to safely install wiring systems in an industrial building. It features vivid, full-color photographs and illustrations, numerous example problems and detailed solutions that help bring key concepts to life and clearly demonstrate how important ideas apply to real-world situations. The 18th Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the 2023 National Electric Code®, the industry standard for electrical systems layout and construction. A set of building blueprints is also included to help you connect chapter concepts to a realistic industrial building project. Read More

Stephen L. Herman| Derrick Atkins

ISBN-13: 9780357767245 | ISBN-10: 0357767241

©2024

Basic Building and Construction Skills, 7e is designed for the Certificate III in Carpentry qualification (CPC30220). It provides the knowledge and skills apprentices need to work safely, efficiently and prolifically in the building and construction industry. The text combines standard industry practice with the newest industry technology, tools and benchmarks, and is fully updated to reflect present day building practices, standards and legislation, with a strong focus on sustainability. This bestselling title is built for learning with colour photographs and illustrations with concepts explained in context to help your understanding. Work Health and Safety (WHS) icons identify critical points for concern, and learning tasks after every key topic help you apply the knowledge and skills you’ve learned. The worksheets at the end of each chapter are aligned to the Unit of Competency and can be used to record your learning achievements. The text covers 10 core units and 1 general elective. Read More

Adrian Laws

ISBN-13: 9780170463126 | ISBN-10: 0170463125

©2024

This uniquely effective guide will help you master the 2023 National Electrical Code®. The author uses highly detailed, technically accurate illustrations to make even the most complex aspects of the code easier to understand and apply, translating the often complicated language of the 2023 NEC® into clear, simple instructions and helpful visuals. Organized logically to make learning easier, the text introduces you to fundamental concepts before progressing to requirements for various dwellings, including one-family homes, multi-family housing, commercial locations and special occupancies. In addition, a convenient, modular format makes it easy to reference relevant information whenever you need it. The Ninth Edition of this trusted resource provides detailed information on key updates and additions to the 2023 NEC, so you can confidently master the industry standards and best practices you’ll need to know for career success. With comprehensive coverage, an innovative learning approach and accurate, up-to-date information, this indispensable guide is an ideal resource for students and professionals alike. Read More

Charles R. Miller

ISBN-13: 9780357766712 | ISBN-10: 0357766717

©2024

Completely updated to reflect the 2023 National Electrical Code®, Simmons/Ode's ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND BONDING, 7th edition, equips you with a user-friendly, practical guide to the latest requirements in both Article 250 and Chapter 5 of the NEC® along with current industry best practices. Clear explanations, real-world examples and colorful illustrations help you master and apply key electrical concepts, such as calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting NEC tables, using grounded conductor connections in AC systems, managing installations and sizing, and applying "green" practices for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Whether you are pursuing a degree program, professional training or an apprenticeship, this must-have resource prepares you for career success. Read More

Phil Simmons| Mark C. Ode

ISBN-13: 9780357766835 | ISBN-10: 0357766830

©2024

Construction Skills covers important safety areas from Certificate III in Carpentry/Carpentry and Joinery, Certificate III in Plumbing and across the trades. It includes end-of-chapter worksheets, explanation and definition of terms, coverage of regulation and codes, real-world examples and practical demonstrations. MindTap resources for students include instructional videos, chapter revision quizzes and worksheets. Read More

Glenn Costin

ISBN-13: 9780170463201 | ISBN-10: 0170463206

©2024

Site Establishment Formwork & Framing is designed to complement your onsite learning experiences. It covers what to do with a vacant site, setting out a building on that site, and completion of the framed building with walls, roof and eaves in place. Each chapter deals with the main events involved in the process of taking that vacant site through to the completed building. The text heavily references Australian building standards, codes and guides. The updated coverage of sustainability, materials, tools and industry benchmarks, coupled with revised end-of-section worksheets and online study tools, makes this edition the most up-to-date and comprehensive resource in the market. The bestselling Building Skills series addresses the key competencies of the Certificate III in Carpentry. Read More

Adrian Laws

ISBN-13: 9780170462822 | ISBN-10: 017046282x

©2023

Practical and up-to-date, TECHNICIAN'S GUIDE TO PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS, Seventh Edition, provides you with the most comprehensive introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) available on the market today. Written by professionals with experience in industrial automation, the text covers each topic in a way that makes even complex material easy to understand and apply, while all-new color figures, step-by-step programming information and detailed examples provide valuable practical insights. Theory, hardware, instructions, programming, installation, startup and troubleshooting are discussed in detail, and programming examples using PLC instructions from the text help you understand the various instructions and how they can be used to create simple yet effective control logic solutions for today's world. This thorough guide will give you a solid understanding of PLC and industrial automation fundamentals, helping you prepare for success in the classroom and your future career. Read More

Terry Borden| Richard A. Cox

ISBN-13: 9780357622490 | ISBN-10: 0357622499

©2023

The Complete HVACR Lab Manual is a comprehensive resource that covers the essential knowledge and skills required to be an HVAC technician. Featuring over 250 lab exercises, this lab manual is designed to support the hands-on application and practice needed to confidently approach HVAC/R system issues. Read More

Eugene Silberstein| Jason Obrzut

ISBN-13: 9780357618738 | ISBN-10: 0357618734

©2023

Electrical Trade Practices is for pre-apprenticeship and apprentice electricians undertaking the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician. It addresses the core practical units of competency from the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package (UEE30820), and is designed to use alongside the Phillips, Electrical Principles text. The text uses simple explanations and clear diagrams to make it easier to understand technical concepts, and covers AS/NZS 3000:2018, Electrical installations (Wiring Rules). Read More

Ralph Berry| Frank Cahill| Phillip Chadwick

ISBN-13: 9780170458467 | ISBN-10: 0170458466

©2023

Master the electrical principles and practices you need to succeed as a professional installation and service technician with this trusted guide. Accurate and easy-to-understand, ELECTRICITY FOR REFRIGERATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, Eleventh Edition, will give you a strong foundation in essential electrical theory--and help you hone real-world skills and techniques you can apply on the job. Thoroughly updated for today’s professionals, the Eleventh Edition includes up-to-date information based on current trends, technology and industry practices--including key diagnosis and troubleshooting methods--making this an ideal resource whether you’re new to the field or a current practitioner ready to update your knowledge and skills. Available with this text is The Complete HVAC Lab Manual, which features over 250 lab exercises covering 15 topic areas. See the supplements section for more details. Read More

Russell E. Smith

ISBN-13: 9780357618707 | ISBN-10: 035761870x

©2023

From simple applications to multi-load and multi-temperature systems, this one-of-a-kind, comprehensive text will prepare you to use the latest hydronics to create systems that deliver the ultimate in comfort, reliability and energy efficiency. Abundantly illustrated with product and installation photos and hundreds of detailed, full-color schematics, MODERN HYDRONIC HEATING, Fourth Edition, transforms engineering-level design information into practical applications useful for technical students and heating professionals alike. The revised edition features the latest design and installation techniques for residential and light commercial hydronic systems, including use of renewable energy heat sources such as air-to-water and geothermal heat pumps, hydraulic separation, variable speed circulators, distribution efficiency, heat exchangers, buffer tanks, heat metering, hydronic cooling, system balancing and proper system documentation. Equally well-suited for formal education courses, self-study or on-the-job reference, this preeminent resource of the North American heating industry is ideal for anyone involved in the heating trade. Read More

John Siegenthaler

ISBN-13: 9781337904919 | ISBN-10: 1337904910

©2023

Get a thorough overview of sustainable methods for site, residential and commercial building construction with this comprehensive text, which covers both traditional and contemporary materials, current industry standards and new and emerging technologies. The only text organized according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat® standards, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES: BUILDING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, Fifth Edition, features a reader-friendly style and logical structure, which follows the construction process step-by-step from project inception to completion. The new edition provides up-to-date coverage of dramatic changes underway in the construction industry, including advances in pre-fabricated construction; increased use of drones, robotics and artificial intelligence; net-zero buildings and lean construction. You'll learn about key current industry developments and standards, as well as latest relevant building codes, all presented within a dynamic, richly illustrated new design. Beyond the text itself, you can access a wealth of helpful learning resources to help you gain a clear understanding of today's construction materials, methods and techniques, providing a critical foundation for your career success. Read More

Eva Kultermann| William P. Spence

ISBN-13: 9780357513835 | ISBN-10: 0357513835

©2022

Construction Pathways is designed for the latest Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC20220). The text covers all the core competencies along with the main high-volume trade electives such as Carpentry, Bricklaying and Wall and Floor Tiling all in one book. It is packed with practice activities, exercises, illustrations and images to help you understand the concepts. Read More

Shayne Fagan

ISBN-13: 9780170454025 | ISBN-10: 0170454029

©2022

This text addresses the requirements for the Certificate III in Plumbing qualification. It includes study and revision tools such as worksheets, learning tasks and photo case studies that help you learn more effectively. 'Employability' boxes outline the responsibilities of employees, including skills you need to acquire and real-life challenges you may face at work. A variety of example boxes show examples of how to perform practical tasks or complete mathematical calculations. The Cengage Plumbing Skills series provides the knowledge, skills and awareness you 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. 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 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 Read More

Owen Smith

ISBN-13: 9780170439244 | ISBN-10: 0170439240

©2022

Reader-friendly and packed with useful tips, photos and charts, COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS, Fourth Edition, helps you apply existing HVACR skills to new concepts in order to service medium- and low-temperature refrigeration equipment such as walk-ins, reach-ins, refrigerated cases and ice machines. The text focuses on the food service industry and includes “how-to” advice from experienced professionals on installing, servicing and troubleshooting commercial equipment. Extensively updated throughout the text, the Fourth Edition includes a simplified, step-by-step flowchart for quickly diagnosing and addressing the nine most common refrigeration problems on the job--as well as new information on the latest advances in commercial refrigeration. Ideal for advanced refrigeration courses, this trusted text is equally valuable as a real-world resource you can take from the classroom to keep on hand in the truck or shop. COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS, Fourth Edition, is an indispensable tool for any technician working with commercial refrigeration today. Read More

Dick Wirz

ISBN-13: 9780357453704 | ISBN-10: 0357453700

©2022

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY, Tenth Edition, presents the essentials of electrical theory in a clear, current, logical manner to help you master both fundamental concepts and more advanced subjects relevant to the field of industrial electricity. Coverage begins with foundational topics like safety, electrical symbols and drawings, current, voltage, resistance and power, while subsequent chapters introduce Ohm’s Law; series, parallel and combination circuits; and resistive and reactive circuits. The text also includes thorough discussion of advanced subjects such as test equipment, rotating machinery, motor controls, transformers, electronic drives and PLCs, as well as practical information on key real-world applications of electrical theory, including installation, maintenance and troubleshooting. The Tenth Edition features more than 800 illustrations and photos--now presented in vibrant, full color for a more visually engaging learning experience--to help explain key concepts and bring both theory and practice to life. Read More

Michael E. Brumbach

ISBN-13: 9780357451298 | ISBN-10: 0357451295

©2022

Basic Building and Construction Skills, 6e is one of four titles in the Building Skills series. It provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to work safely, efficiently and productively in the building and construction industry. The book comes with bonus online study tools on the Student Website including glossary, web links and flashcards. The bestselling Building Skills series addresses the key competencies of Certificate III in Carpentry. You’ll learn with the aid of colour photographs and illustrations, as well as online tools. Work Health and Safety (WHS) icons identify points for concern, and activities help you apply the knowledge and skills you’ve learned. Covers the following units of competencies CPCCWHS2001 CPCCOM1012 CPCCOM1013 CPCCOM1014 CPCCOM1015 CPCCCA3025 CPCCCA2011 CPCCCA2002 CPCCCM2006 Read More

Richard Moran

ISBN-13: 9780170420570 | ISBN-10: 0170420574

©2021

Master the latest industry standards and procedures with longtime market leader ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL, Twentieth Edition. In addition to comprehensive, authoritative coverage of the 2020 National Electrical Code® (NEC®), this trusted text will give you a thorough grounding in essential electrical theory and applications. Drawing on decades of industry and classroom experience, the authors guide you step-by-step through the critical tasks and responsibilities you can expect as a professional electrician in both new construction and existing homes. Extremely reader-friendly, the text offers detailed explanations without being overly technical, and content clearly relates the NEC to real-world installation processes used by today’s professionals. Vivid Illustrations coordinate with the latest NEC regulations to provide further clarity, and foldout plans at the back of the text provide hands-on practice applying code requirements to prepare you for career success. Read More

Ray C. Mullin| Phil Simmons

ISBN-13: 9780357366479 | ISBN-10: 0357366476

©2021

This uniquely effective guide will help you master the 2020 National Electrical Code®. The author uses highly detailed, technically accurate illustrations to make even the most complex aspects of the code easier to understand and apply, translating the often complicated language of the 2020 NEC® into clear, simple instructions and helpful visuals. Organized logically to make learning easier, the text introduces you to fundamental concepts before progressing to requirements for various dwellings, from one-family homes to multi-family housing, commercial locations and special occupancies. In addition, a convenient, modular format makes it easy to reference relevant information whenever you need it. The Eighth Edition of this trusted resource provides detailed information on key updates and additions to the 2020 NEC, so you can confidently master the industry standards and best practices you’ll need to know for career success. With comprehensive coverage, an innovative learning approach and accurate, up-to-date information, this indispensable guide is an ideal resource for students and professionals alike. Read More

Charles R. Miller

ISBN-13: 9780357371527 | ISBN-10: 0357371526

©2021

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. Read More

Dean Carter

ISBN-13: 9780170424691 | ISBN-10: 0170424693

©2021

With step-by-step guidance and a reader-friendly style, ELECTRICAL WIRING INDUSTRIAL, Seventeenth Edition, helps you gain the basic knowledge and skills you need to safely install wiring systems in an industrial building. Packed with vivid, full-color photographs and illustrations to help bring key concepts to life, the text also features lots of example problems and detailed solutions that clearly illustrate how important ideas apply to real-world situations. The Seventeenth Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the 2020 National Electric Code®, the industry standard for layout and construction of electrical systems. In addition, a set of building blueprints is included to help you connect chapter concepts to realistic industrial building project. Read More

Stephen L. Herman

ISBN-13: 9780357142189 | ISBN-10: 0357142187

©2021

Construction Skills, 3e covers important safety areas from Certificate III in Carpentry/Carpentry and Joinery, Certificate III in Plumbing and across the trades. It includes end-of-chapter worksheets, explanation and definition of terms, coverage of regulation and codes, real-world examples and practical demonstrations. Written to competency units: CPCCCM2012 – Work safely at heights CPCCCA3027 – Powder-actuated tools CPCCCM3001 – Elevated work platforms CPCCCM2008 – Restricted height scaffolding The best-selling Building Skills series addresses the key competencies of the Certificate III in Carpentry. Series titles are built for learning with colour photographs and illustrations, online tools, and concepts explored in context to help your understanding. Read More

Glenn Costin

ISBN-13: 9780170444422 | ISBN-10: 0170444422

©2021

Completely updated to reflect the 2020 National Electrical Code®, Simmons' ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND BONDING, Sixth Edition equips you with a user-friendly, practical guide to the latest requirements in both Article 250 and Chapter 5 of the NEC® along with current industry best practices. Clear explanations, real-world examples and colorful illustrations help you master and apply key electrical concepts, such as calculating conductor sizes, reading and interpreting NEC tables, using grounded conductor connections in AC systems, managing installations and sizing, and applying "green" practices for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Whether you are pursuing a degree program, professional training or an apprenticeship, this must-have resource prepares you for career success. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution. Read More

Phil Simmons

ISBN-13: 9780357371220 | ISBN-10: 0357371224

©2021

This proven guide provides the knowledge and skills you need to complete AWS SENSE Level I and Level II programs, create Workmanship Qualification Specimens, and earn professional certification. Advancing rapidly from basic concepts and processes to today’s most complex, cutting-edge welding technologies and practices, this comprehensive text features valuable information on topics such as welding metallurgy, metal fabrication, weld testing and inspection, joint design, job costing, and environmental and conservation tips. The author opens each section by introducing you to the materials, equipment, setup procedures, and critical safety information you need to execute a specific process successfully, while subsequent chapters focus on individual welding tasks leading to SENSE certification. In addition to hundreds of new photos showcasing current welding tools and techniques, the Ninth Edition includes new and updated information on GTAW cup walking, induction welding machine operations, innovations in PAC equipment, and other industry advances you are likely to encounter as you begin your career as a welding professional. Read More

Larry Jeffus

ISBN-13: 9780357377659 | ISBN-10: 0357377656

©2021

Completely revised and updated to reflect the 2020 National Electrical Code® (NEC®), ELECTRICAL WIRING COMMERCIAL, Seventeenth Edition, offers the most current coverage available. This reader-friendly, trusted resource is filled with vibrant, full-color illustrations and photographs, bringing even difficult concepts to life and making complex material easier to understand. In addition to updates based on the 2020 NEC, the Seventeenth Edition features information on important new developments in electrical design and installation, an increased emphasis on green technologies and safety in the workplace, providing ample coverage of topics you will likely encounter as a working professional in this dynamic field. Providing uniquely practical preparation for real-world success, the text includes a full set of blueprints that walk you through designing and installing an electrical installation compliant with the latest edition of the NEC. Read More

Phil Simmons| Ray C. Mullin

ISBN-13: 9780357137697 | ISBN-10: 0357137698

©2021

Develop the knowledge and skills you need to maintain and troubleshoot today’s complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems with REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY, Ninth Edition. This best-selling, easy-to-understand resource provides hands-on guidance, practical applications, and the solid foundation you need to understand modern HVAC service and repair, its environmental challenges, and their solutions. Focused on sustainable technology and emphasizing new technologies and green awareness, the Ninth Edition features the latest advances in the HVAC/R industry, including updated content throughout the text and more than 400 new and revised figures and images. Drawing on decades of industry experience, the authors also cover the all-important soft skills and customer relations issues that today's professionals need to master for career success. Memorable real-world examples, hundreds of vibrant photos, and unique Service Call features bring key concepts to life and help you develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in today's dynamic industry. Read More

Eugene Silberstein| Eugene Silberstein| Bill Johnson| Bill Johnson

ISBN-13: 9780357122273 | ISBN-10: 0357122275

©2021

Created through a partnership between Home Builders Institute (HBI) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), this best-selling resource uses a visual, practical, instructional approach to teach you how to build a home and help you develop essential skills. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: CARPENTRY, Fifth Edition, provides a logical, sequential introduction to essential construction topics. Each chapter begins with learning objectives and a glossary, features relevant pictures and diagrams to reinforce key ideas, and concludes with construction procedures and review questions. Throughout the text, the authors also highlight important techniques, tools, materials, code requirements, and best practices you'll need to know as you begin your career in residential building construction. Read More

Floyd Vogt| Gary Brackett

ISBN-13: 9781337918503 | ISBN-10: 1337918504

©2020

Building and Construction Management, 1e is a competency-based text, addressing the Certificate IV in Building and Construction. The text has practice activities and worksheets, and addresses structural principles, Codes, Standards and legal requirements. A technical glossary is included, as well as appendices containing additional learning material. The student website that accompanies new copies of the text includes downloadable worksheets so you can practise and reinforce your learning. Read More

Glenn Costin

ISBN-13: 9780170416047 | ISBN-10: 0170416046

©2020

Site Establishment Formwork & Framing is designed to complement your onsite learning experiences. It covers what to do with a vacant site, setting out a building on that site, and completion of the framed building with walls, roof and eaves in place. Each chapter deals with the main events involved in the process of taking that vacant site through to the completed building. The text heavily references Australian building standards, codes and guides. The updated coverage of sustainability, materials, tools and industry benchmarks, coupled with revised end-of-section worksheets and online study tools, makes this edition the most up-to-date and comprehensive resource in the market. The bestselling Building Skills series addresses the key competencies of the Certificate III in Carpentry. Units of competencies covered: CPCCOM3006 CPCCCA3002 CPCCCM2002 CPCCCA3028 CPCCSF2004 CPCCCO2013 CPCCCA3003 CPCCCA3004 CPCCCA3005 CPCCCA3007 CPCCCA3006 CPCCCA3008 CPCCCA3014 CPCCCA3001 Read More

Adrian Laws

ISBN-13: 9780170422529 | ISBN-10: 0170422526

©2020

Created in partnership with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association Educational Foundation (PHCC) and designed for your fourth-year of plumbing apprenticeship, PLUMBING 401, Second Edition, uses a clear, reader-friendly writing style to help you gain a thorough understanding of advanced plumbing systems. Coverage spans residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional settings and includes important topics such as service and repair, blueprint reading, installation practices, heating systems, and related science and plumbing codes (both International and Uniform). Highly practical in its approach, this series breaks down complex plumbing applications into easy-to-understand principles while introducing you to a wide variety of plumbing scenarios using engaging text and full-color illustrations. In addition to abundant examples illustrating real-world solutions to common plumbing problems, the text features a strong emphasis on safety and the latest plumbing technology. Equally valuable for both apprentice and licensed plumbers, this trusted guidebook is an ideal resource to prepare you for career success. Check out our free app DEWALT® Mobile Pro™, a construction calculator with integrated reference materials and access to hundreds of additional calculations as add-ons. To learn more, visit dewalt.com/mobilepro. Read More

PHCC Educational Foundation| Ed Moore

ISBN-13: 9781337391832 | ISBN-10: 1337391832

©2020

The bestselling Building Skills series addresses the key competencies of the Certificate III in Carpentry, and gives you context for important concepts to help your understanding. Colour photographs and illustrations make learning visual and interactive. Advanced Building and Joinery Skills, 3e covers standard industry practice and combines this with information on the newest technology and tools. Work Health and Safety (WHS) icons help you identify points for concern, and activities help you apply the knowledge and skills you’ve learnt. Other end of chapter tools helps you to review, practice and extend your knowledge of the key learning objectives. Units of competency covered: 1. CPCCCA3019 2. CPCCCA3018 3. CPCCCA3010 4. CPCCCA3012 5. CPCCCA3024 6. CPCCCA3016 7. CPCCCA3009 8. CPCCCA3017 9. CPCCJN3004 Read More

Greg Cheetham

ISBN-13: 9780170421867 | ISBN-10: 0170421864

©2020

Refine the skills needed to become an accomplished professional carpenter with the in-depth coverage and practical applications found in CARPENTRY, Seventh Edition. This bestseller by well-known expert Floyd Vogt presents the intricate system of contemporary light frame building construction using reader-friendly, step-by-step procedures. Content follows the logical path of a residential project, using thorough explanations, easy-to-follow diagrams, and dynamic real-world visuals to explore building plans, sitework and layout, footings and foundations, framing, interior and exterior surfaces, cabinetry, and more. The new edition features essential information on traditional construction, as well as today's latest practices, including contemporary safety tools and techniques, use of alternative construction such as concrete forms, and "green" building techniques. This edition also includes additional emphasis on how techniques apply to commercial drawings and construction. From building layout through finishing with trim carpentry, each section features step-by-step procedures and photo-realistic drawings for key carpentry jobs, along with tips of the trade and insights into today's industry. In addition, a new online MindTap provides interactive learning tools ideal for today's learners, making it even easier for you to prepare for success as a professional carpenter. Read More

Floyd Vogt

ISBN-13: 9781337798198 | ISBN-10: 1337798193

©2020

Strengthen mathematical skills and gain practice using those skills in preparation for success in machine trades or manufacturing with Peterson/Smith's MATHEMATICS FOR MACHINE TECHNOLOGY, 8E. This comprehensive book connects math concepts to relevant machine applications, using industry-specific examples, realistic illustrations and actual machine functions. Step-by-step problems and examples progress from general math to more complex trigonometry and solid geometry while demonstrating how math applies to machine trades and manufacturing fields. The authors highlight calculator operations when appropriate. New coverage in this edition emphasizes spreadsheets and introductory G- and M- codes for CNC programming. Master the practical, vocational and technical applications of math concepts necessary to excel in today's machine, tool-and-die and tool design industries with this proven book. Read More

John C. Peterson| Robert D. Smith

ISBN-13: 9781337798310 | ISBN-10: 1337798312

©2020

Prepare for a successful career in the building trades with RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONSTRUCTION, Fifth Edition. This reader-friendly, highly visual, full-color book was created in partnership with the Home Builders Institute (HBI) and based on National Skill Standards for residential construction, so you can be confident you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. The new edition includes updates to give you the latest information on today's industry standards, current technology and techniques, and practices you’ll likely encounter on the job. You’ll also learn essential ideas and skills to help you launch and grow your career, including work ethics, safety procedures, construction mathematics, communications, print reading, and common tools. Read More

Mark Huth

ISBN-13: 9781337913829 | ISBN-10: 1337913820

©2020

Designed for students with no previous experience in motor controls, Herman's UNDERSTANDING MOTOR CONTROLS, 4E introduces basic principles and guides readers from learning about common motor control components to understanding how to use components in motor control circuits. Numerous up-to-date illustrations depict troubleshooting circuits while thorough explanations detail basic types of meters and test equipment to troubleshoot control circuits. An updated chapter on installing motors corresponds with the National Electrical Code and clearly illustrates how to select overload heater sizes. Using actual motor control components, hands-on laboratory experiments enable students to practice the concepts they've learned. These student-friendly experiments start with simple circuits before advancing to more complicated circuits involving timing relays and auto-transformer starters. Read More

Stephen L. Herman

ISBN-13: 9781337798686 | ISBN-10: 1337798681

©2020

Combine comprehensive coverage of basic electrical theory with practical "how to" information to prepare students for real practice with DELMAR'S STANDARD TEXTBOOK OF ELECTRICITY, 7E by Stephen Herman. This edition covers all aspects of basic theory with no assumption of prior electrical knowledge. The author also limits math to basic algebra and trigonometry with step-by-step examples. Quality schematics and illustrations guide students through basic electrical circuits; DC and AC theory; and equipment such as meters, transformers and motors. Numerous examples demonstrate how to complete common tasks electricians perform, while succinct units cover only one or two topics each to ensure clarity. In addition, new coverage of spike and surge protection and motor installation complies with the 2017 NEC. MindTap online resources are also available with interactive multimedia and options to customize and track and report progress. Read More

Stephen L. Herman

ISBN-13: 9781337900348 | ISBN-10: 1337900346

©2020

Packed with detailed examples and illustrations, PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY, Third Edition, is your ideal introduction to today's machine tool industry, equipping you with a solid understanding of fundamental and intermediate machining skills. The text is now fully integrated with MindTap®--an online, highly personalized learning resource--so you can enjoy an interactive and engaging experience. Aligned with the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I Standard, the text can help you achieve NIMS credentials. PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY carries NIMS' exclusive endorsement and recommendation for use in NIMS-accredited Machining Programs, and the Third Edition includes expanded coverage of CNC programming, updated images, and newly formatted multi-step procedures that are even easier to follow. The text continues to emphasize safety throughout, and it includes thorough coverage of a wide range of topics, including hand tool basics, job planning, benchwork, layout, drill press, lathe, milling, grinding, and CNC. In addition, a companion Workbook and Shop Manual include review material to help you master key concepts, along with guided practice operations and hands-on projects using a wide range of machine tools to pave the way for NIMS credentialing success. Read More

Peter J. Hoffman| Eric S. Hopewell

ISBN-13: 9781337795302 | ISBN-10: 1337795305

©2020

Master the key principles of construction estimating and develop the skills you need to become a professional estimator with this comprehensive resource. Presenting estimating procedures in a straightforward and engaging way, FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING, Fourth Edition, clearly explains key processes of estimating and costing construction work such as quantity takeoff; pricing of contractor work, sub-trade work, and site overhead; and compiling bid documents. Even better, the text includes realistic drawings of two major projects (residential and commercial) to guide you through a complete estimating process that can be followed by various trades on many different types of construction projects. Read More

David Pratt

ISBN-13: 9781337399395 | ISBN-10: 1337399396

©2019

Featuring over 250 lab exercises, this lab manual is designed to provide practice for all activities performed in the refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning industry, with exercises correlated to the following solutions: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology,7e, 8e, 9e; Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning, 8e, 9e, 10e; Heat Pumps, 2e and RCA: HVAC, 2e. Read More

Eugene Silberstein| Jason Obrzut

ISBN-13: 9781337399388 | ISBN-10: 1337399388

©2019

Gain the knowledge, hands-on skills, and industry insights you need to succeed with this proven guide to the latest and best practices in residential electrical wiring. Completely up to date with the 2017 National Electrical Code® and key Home Builders Institute (HBI) National Skill Standards, this vividly illustrated, full-color text will give you a thorough grounding in basic residential wiring concepts. In addition, you’ll learn about "green" topics such as sustainable building practices and alternative energy systems, as well as practical applications, real-world scenarios, and safety practices you’re likely to encounter on the job. With special features to reinforce learning in every chapter, plus helpful print and digital support materials, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: HOUSE WIRING, Fifth Edition, is your ideal resource for career success. Read More

Gregory W. Fletcher

ISBN-13: 9781337402415 | ISBN-10: 1337402419

©2019

Giving you insight into real-world practice, INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS provides an introduction to the industry and basic understanding of the subjects needed for starting a career in industrial robotics. It begins with a background on the history and development of industrial automation, then moves into robot mechanical unit configurations, controller architecture, and general software structure. Basic programming instruction definition and interpretation enable you to break a programming problem into its component parts, solve the component parts, and integrate them into a finished program. Three subjects not typically addressed in robotic texts are discussed: industrial sensors, vision systems, and maintenance. Comprehensive coverage also includes the basic types of tooling and their applications, economic aspects of robots in the workplace, and the issues of human/robot interfaces. Read More

Keith Dinwiddie

ISBN-13: 9781133610991 | ISBN-10: 1133610994

©2019

Master the basics of print interpretation! PRINT READING FOR MACHINISTS, Sixth Edition, is an ideal resource for machine trades students and apprentices alike who want to gain the knowledge and skills needed for career success. Now updated to the latest ANSI standards, this thorough text includes 31 instructional units providing all-inclusive coverage that progresses from fundamental concepts to more advanced topics, including the alphabet of lines, orthographic projection, arrangement of views, application of dimensions and tolerances, machining processes, and more. With review questions to help reinforce learning and drawing exercises for hands-on sketching practice, this trusted text is equally valuable for classroom use or self-paced learning. Read More

David L. Taylor

ISBN-13: 9781285419619 | ISBN-10: 1285419618

©2019

Considering a career in today's sophisticated trade and technical work environments? This practical, easy-to-understand, and engaging text will help you build a solid understanding of essential math concepts and their real-world applications using step-by-step examples and problems drawn from a variety of occupations. Now updated with more than 1500 new exercises to introduce and reinforce key skills, INTRODUCTORY TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS, Seventh Edition, also features accurate, up-to-date information from the field, including expanded coverage of topics such as estimation usage, working with spreadsheets on tablets, and energy-efficient electrical applications. Read More

John C. Peterson| Robert D. Smith

ISBN-13: 9781337397674 | ISBN-10: 1337397679

©2019

Beyond providing a thorough introduction to the field of agricultural mechanics, the Precision Exams Edition of this trusted text aligns to Precision Exams’ Agricultural Systems Technology, Level 1 exam. The text covers fundamental mechanical and engineering theory, common tools and materials, and practical applications including shop orientation and procedures, woodworking and metalworking, tool fitting, project planning, cutting and welding, paints and paint application, power mechanics, electrical wiring, plumbing, hydraulics, concrete and masonry, and agricultural structures. Safety is also emphasized strongly throughout the text, and a dedicated unit introduces students to diverse career opportunities. The current edition also features new information on the National FFA Organization and SAEs, first aid, and engine powered equipment, as well as new activities and lab exercises. Read More

Ray V. Herren

ISBN-13: 9781337918701 | ISBN-10: 1337918709

©2019

Master the electrical principles and practices you need to succeed as a professional installation and service technician with this trusted guide. Accurate and easy-to-understand, ELECTRICITY FOR REFRIGERATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, Tenth Edition, will give you a strong foundation in essential electrical theory--and help you hone real-world skills and techniques you can apply on the job. Thoroughly updated for today’s professionals, the Tenth Edition includes up-to-date information based on current trends, technology, and industry practices--including key diagnosis and troubleshooting methods--making this an ideal resource whether you’re new to the field or a current practitioner ready to update your knowledge and skills. Now available with this text is The Complete HVAC Lab Manual, which features over 250 lab exercises, covering 15 topic areas. See the supplements section for more details. Read More

Russell E. Smith

ISBN-13: 9781337399128 | ISBN-10: 1337399124

©2019

This proven, uniquely practical text provides your students with a thorough guide to reading, understanding, and working with construction drawings. Now updated to reflect the 2015 International Building Code® and 2015 International Residential Code®, the Seventh Edition includes accurate, up-to-date information on current materials, practices, and standards to prepare students for career success in modern building trades. The text is designed from start to finish for real-world relevance, with topics organized by actual construction processes, realistic construction drawings integrated into chapter content, hundreds of practical questions and activities, and full-size residential and commercial construction prints. The author covers fundamental concepts including views, lines, basic dimensioning, and symbols, as well as more advanced principles and practices such as orienting and cross-referencing drawings, interpreting complex drawings, and working with commercial construction elements like structural steel, masonry, and reinforced concrete. In addition to updates related to 2015 codes, the text features an all-new unit covering multi-building developments, fire code and sound control measures, and seismic considerations, with new drawings for a four-story, two-family building in an urban, seismic-sensitive area. Read More

Mark Huth

ISBN-13: 9781337408639 | ISBN-10: 1337408638

©2019

Updated to match the standards of the new edition of Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) AS/NZS 3000:2018, and written to the core practical units of competency from the UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package, Electrical Trade Practices, 2e by Berry, Cahill and Chadwick follows the practical units of competency of the UEE30811 Certificate III in the Electrotechnology Electrician qualification. Designed as a companion text for pre-apprenticeship and apprentice electricians, Electrical Trade Practices is the practical volume to accompany Phillips, Electrical Principles. Read More

Ralph Berry| Frank Cahill| Phillip Chadwick

ISBN-13: 9780170397957 | ISBN-10: 0170397955

©2019