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Our Trades resources provide students with the fundamental knowledge for the Building, Electrical and Plumbing trades.

Pearson Trades resources are:

  • Reader-friendly with straightforward language to aid student learning
  • Highly illustrated with line drawings and photographs to explain key concepts
  • Written to align to the relevant AQF level competencies
  • Available as interactive Pearson eTexts to engage learners
  • Written by experienced authors with industry and teaching experience.

 

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Building

The Building Skills Series provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to complete the Certificate III in Carpentry in the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework.

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Electrical

The Electrical Skills Series provides students with the fundamental skills and basic knowledge for the electrical trades. The texts support a student's self-paced learning in the classroom, at work, or during self-study.

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Plumbing

The Plumbing Skills Series provides students with the essential skills and knowledge in four streams (water, sanitary, drainage and gas services) of the Certificate III in Plumbing in the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework.

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