Construction Volume 1 & 2 Bundle - Print

This bundle contains the print-only editions of Basics of Construction and Framing (Volume 1) and Advanced Construction and Carpentry Skills (Volume 2).

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Basics of Construction and Framing (Volume 1)

Basics of Construction & Framing utilises content from the highly-regarded Practical Australian Carpentry by Barrington, Mylius and Arden. With reference to Australian building code practices and regulations, this volume covers the basic skills and knowledge required at all levels of domestic construction, from foundations and site preparation to the external cladding and roofing.

Scope:

Basics of Construction & Framing provides complete coverage across Certificate II in Construction and Certificate III in Carpentry in the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services training package.

Certificate II Building and Construction - 22216VIC

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Certificate III Carpentry - CPC08 Units

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Content:

Part 1: The Workplace

• 1: Work health and safety
• 2: Workplace communication and organisation
• 3: Demolition

Part 2: Skills and Tools

• 4: Trade calculations and drawing
• 5: Carpentry hand tools and basic timber joints
• 6: Electric power tools
• 7: Timber fastenings

Part 3: Site Establishment

• 8: Site setting out and levelling
• 9: Timber sub floor construction

Part 4: Wall Framing and Cladding

• 10: Wall framing
• 11: Cladding

Part 5: Wet Trades

• 12: Basic concrete and formwork
• 13: Masonry veneer construction
• 14: Full masonry construction

Part 6: Roofing and Ceilings

• 15: Introduction to roofing theory: Ceiling structures and gable roof
• 16: The hip and valley roof

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Advanced Construction and Carpentry Skills (Volume 2)

Advanced Construction & Carpentry Skills utilises content from the highly-regarded Practical Australian Carpentry by Barrington, Mylius and Arden. With reference to Australian building code practices and regulations, Advanced Construction & Carpentry Skills builds on the skills learnt in the first volume with more advanced coverage of joinery, roofing and wet trades.

Scope:

Advanced Construction & Carpentry Skills provides complete coverage across Certificate II in Construction and Certificate III in Carpentry in the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services training package.

Content:

Part 1: Workplace Health and Safety

• 1 Workplace health and safety

Part 2: Advanced Roofing

• 2: Advanced roofing
• 3: Roof trusses

Part 3: Internal Fixing and Lining

• 4: Wet areas
• 5: Internal fixing
• 6: Wall linings

Part 4: Joinery

• 7: Joinery joints
• 8: Windows and doors
• 9: Curved work and mouldings
• 10: Stair construction
• 11: Internal joinery

Part 5: Advanced Formwork and Wet Trades

• 12: Formwork stairs and ramps
• 13: Solid masonry
• 14: Arches and centres

Part 6: Sustainable Building

• 15: Approaches to sustainable building