Basic Building and Construction Skills Pearson eText: Carpentry & Other General Construction Trades (4e)

The new edition of Basic Building and Construction Skills: Carpentry & Other General Construction Trades provides learners with the fundamental skills and basic knowledge for the building and construction industry. It has been fully updated to reflect present-day building practices.

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Preface, Forward, Figures, Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 Occupational health and safety
Chapter 2 Working effectively in the general construction industry
Chapter 3 Planning and organising work
Chapter 4 Workplace communication
Chapter 5 Basic measuring and calculation
Chapter 6 Plan interpretation and specifications
Chapter 7 Carpentry trade materials
Chapter 8 Carpentry tools and equipment

Appendix A: Important Safety and Hazard Signs

• Key terms linked to the glossary to reinforce key concepts
• Removable worksheets for assessment so students can hand in answers
• Updated photographs and line drawings illustrate to students the latest safety equipment and carpentry tools
• Updated OHS regulations with links to the relevant state-based regulatory authorities keeps students up to date with the latest practices.

• Reader-friendly language and design to aid student learning
• A full-colour appendix highlights to students important safety and hazard signs for them to recognise.

Written for common AQF Level I and II Carpentry and OHS units of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package (CPC08) the text addresses the following competencies:

CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS Requirements, Policies and Procedures in the Construction Industry

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