Apprenticeships: Plumbing

This book provides a single volume text for plumbing, heating and gas installation courses for NVQ students at levels 2 and 3. It tackles the subject, topic by topic, in double page spreads of text and illustrations so that the reader can grasp essentials quickly and easily. Special features include: concise text lots of clear illustrations a self assessment section a problem solving section The new edition takes into account changes in the industry since the book was first published, including the Gas Safety Regulations 1998 and the Water Supply Regulations 1999. Additional topics have been added to assist the trainee. The book will also be useful as a concise reference for the trained plumber.

This book provides a single volume text for NVQ plumbing and gas installation students at levels 2 and 3. It tackles the subject, topic by topic, in double page speads of text and illustrations so that the reader can grasp essentials quickly and easily. The new edition has been updated to cover revised standards, new regulations and the latest health and safety legislation. It is based on the latest NVQ programme. It features, for the first time, a large number of photographs and all illustrations have been redrawn. For further information please go to www.blackwellpublishing.com/treloar

The 4th edition of Plumbing continues to provide the definitive single volume text on plumbing, heating and gas installation work, ideal for students working towards their Diploma in plumbing or NVQ/SVQ at levels 2 and 3. Highly illustrated and easy to read and understand, it tackles plumbing topic by topic, in double page spreads with text, full colour illustrations, and clear photographs, enabling the reader to grasp the essentials quickly and easily. This approach ensures it also provides a concise reference for the trained plumber. Special features include: concise text many clear, full colour illustrations around 140 photographs topics focussed on the needs of NVQ/SVQ levels 2 and 3 additional topics beyond levels 2 and 3 a self-assessment section a problem-solving section This new edition has been thoroughly updated to take account of changes to the Building Regulations, including changes to the following approved documents: Part F: Ventilation; Part G: Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency; Part H: Drainage and waste disposal; Part L: Conservation of fuel and power and Part P: Electrical safety. A significant new section on energy conservation & sustainability has been added, and additional related material introduced where relevant. The extensive coverage with new, full colour illustrations to enhance legibility and understanding, and the emphasis on safety in the work place ensure this remains the definitive single volume for both student and trained plumbers.