Plumbing

Assuming no prior knowledge of plumbing skills, Steve Muscroft provides step-by-step guidance towards developing the essential skills needed by anyone wishing to embark on a career in this industry.The reader is guided through each of the key areas and processes in the field of Plumbing, with additional emphasis on Health & Safety. The book fully covers the syllabus requirements for the Level 2 Technical Certificate and NVQ from City & Guilds, and readers will also find that topics essential to actual plumbing practice, not included as part of the Level 2 specifications, are introduced, such as gas fired boilers, service and maintenance aspects, and reference to the Water Regulations (1999). All material is fully in line with latest British Standards (BS 6700 and BS800). This breadth of coverage ensures this text will prove essential reading for apprentices, as well as a useful reference for practicing plumbers.The book is designed to maximise accessibility of the text for the reader. Activities feature per topic area covered, to allow application of theory into practical contexts, along with 'Test Yourself' questions at the end of each chapter for use during college/centre training. These can also be compiled into the student reader's portfolio as evidence of learning. Each chapter concludes with a set of multiple choice questions, following the style of the City & Guilds knowledge assessment, enabling the student to revise the key concepts introduced in that chapter. These MCQs will also serve as essential preparation for the 6129 Technical Certificate exam. Model answers and answers to Activities are included for reference. * Content matched specifically to the latest plumbing qualifications from City & Guilds - the 6129 Certificate in Basic Plumbing and 6089 NVQ at Level 2.* Written by the author of the City & Guilds 6129 scheme* Brand new textbook resource with essential pedagogical features: activities, 'test yourself' questions; MCQs; and model answers Assuming no prior knowledge of plumbing skills, Steve Muscroft - the author of the 6129 Certificate in Basic Plumbing from City & Guilds - takes the reader step by step through the requirements of the 6129 qualification at Level 2. This highly practical, student-focussed text, also provides all the necessary underpinning knowledge required for the 6089 NVQ at Level 2, making it essential reading for apprentices, as well as serving as a useful reference for practicing plumbers. The reader will be guided through each of the key areas and processes in the field of Plumbing, with additional emphasis on Health & Safety. The book fully covers the syllabus requirements for the Level 2 Technical Certificate and NVQ, and readers will find topics essential to actual plumbing practice, not included as part of the Level 2 specifications, are also introduced, such as gas fired boilers, service and maintenance aspects, and reference to the Water Regulations (1999). All material is fully in line with latest British Standards (BS 6700 and BS800). The book is designed to maximise accessibility of the text for the reader. Activities feature per topic area covered, to allow application of theory into practical contexts, along with 'Test Yourself' questions at the end of each chapter for use during college / centre training. These can also be compiled into the student's portfolio as evidence of learning. Each chapter concludes with a set of multiple choice questions, following the style of the City & Guilds knowledge assessment, enabling the student to revise the key concepts introduced in that chapter. These MCQs will also prove essential preparation for the 6129 Technical Certificate exam. Model answers and answers to Activities are included for reference. * Content matched specifically to the latest plumbing qualifications from City & Guilds - the 6129 Certificate in Basic Plumbing and 6089 NVQ at Level 2. * Written by the author of the City & Guilds 6129 scheme * Brand new textbook resource with essential pedagogical activities, 'test yourself' questions; MCQs; and model answers Assuming no prior knowledge of plumbing skills, Steve Muscroft provides step-by-step guidance towards developing the essential skills needed by anyone wishing to embark on a career in this industry. The reader is guided through each of the key areas and processes in the field of Plumbing, with additional emphasis on Health & Safety. The book fully covers the syllabus requirements for the Level 2 Technical Certificate and NVQ from City & Guilds, and readers will also find that topics essential to actual plumbing practice, not included as part of the Level 2 specifications, are introduced, such as gas fired boilers, service and maintenance aspects, and reference to the Water Regulations (1999). All material is fully in line with latest British Standards (BS 6700 and BS800). This breadth of coverage ensures this text will prove essential reading for apprentices, as well as a useful reference for practicing plumbers. The book is designed to maximise accessibility of the text for the reader. Activities feature per topic area covered, to allow application of theory into practical contexts, along with 'Test Yourself' questions at the end of each chapter for use during college/centre training. These can also be compiled into the student reader's portfolio as evidence of learning. Each chapter concludes with a set of multiple choice questions, following the style of the City & Guilds knowledge assessment, enabling the student to revise the key concepts introduced in that chapter. These MCQs will also serve as essential preparation for the 6129 Technical Certificate exam. Model answers and answers to Activities are included for reference. \* Content matched specifically to the latest plumbing qualifications from City & Guilds - the 6129 Certificate in Basic Plumbing and 6089 NVQ at Level 2. \* Written by the author of the City & Guilds 6129 scheme \* Brand new textbook resource with essential pedagogical features: activities, 'test yourself' questions; MCQs; and model answers Plumbing; Contents; Preface; Unit 1: Welcome to plumbing; Unit 2: Health and Safety; Unit 3: Common plumbing processes; Unit 4: Key plumbing principles; Unit 5: Cold water supply; Unit 6: Hot water supply; Unit 7: Above ground discharge systems; Unit 8: Central heating systems; Unit 9: Electricity; Unit 10: Sheet lead work; Unit 11: Environmental awareness; Unit 12: Effective working relationships; Answers to Activities, Test yourself questions, Check your learning and Case study; Index; Provides guidance towards developing the essential skills needed by those wishing to embark on a career in plumbing industry. This book covers the syllabus requirements for the Level 2 Technical Certificate and NVQ from City & Guilds, and contains topics essential to actual plumbing practice. You have made the decision to learn about plumbing and you are probably looking forward to working in the industry.