Guides: Construction and Trades: Books/Video

Books and eBooks

The Library collects resources related to your subject area. Here are a few examples of texts available in the Library that you may find useful. For required textbooks for your course, please refer to your Unit Outlines or Lecturer.

The BDA Guide to Successful Brickwork
Format: Print
Year: 2006
Pre-apprenticeship Maths & Literacy for General Construction: Graduated Exercises and Practice Exam
Format: Print
Year: 2013

eBooks

CPM Scheduling for Construction
Format: Online
Year: 2014
Foundations & Concrete Work
Format: Online
Year: 2017
Timber Construction Manual
Format: Online
Year: 2012

Basic Building & Construction Skills: carpentry & other general construction trades
Format: Print
Year: 2016
The Ultimate Router Guide
Format: Print
Year: 2014
Pre-apprenticeship Maths & Literacy For Building & Carpentry: Graduated Exercises and Practice Exam
Format: Print
Year: 2009

Electrical Principles for the Electrical Trades CIII
Format: Print
Year: 2022 (8th edition)
Electrical Wiring Practice
Format: Print
Year: 2022 (9th ed.)
Electrical Principles
Format: Print
Year: 2019 (4th ed.)
Electrical Studies for Trades
Format: Print
Year: 2014 (7th ed.)
Electrical Trade Principles: a practical approach
Format: Print
Year: 2016 (4th ed.)
Electro Technology Practice
Format: Print
Year: 2020 (5th ed.)
Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship and Workforce Development Manual
Format: Print
Year: 2012

eBooks

Electrical Principles for the Electrical Trades
Format: Online
Year: 2019 (7th ed.)
Electrical Principles
Format: Online
Year: 2019 (4th ed.)
Ten Essential Skills for Electrical Engineers
Format: Online
Year: 2014

Print

Artisans & Visionaries
Format: Print
Year: 2011
Illumination and Decoration of Flat Surfaces
Format: Print
Year: 2009
Paint Effects Masterclass
Format: Print
Year: 2000
Painting and Decorating
Format: Print
Year: 2011
Foundation Skills: painting and decorating, and mortar trades
Format: Print
Year: 2011
Pre-apprenticeship Maths & Literacy for General Construction: Graduated Exercises and Practice Exam
Format: Print
Year: 2013

Print

Basic Plumbing Services Skills
Format: Print
Year: 2017

eBooks

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps
Format: Online
Year: 2016 (5th ed.)

Print

Materials for Architects and Builders
Format: Print
Year: 2006

eBook Collections

The following are the major collections you can search for relevant ebooks on your subject.

Knovel [Collection] > SMT This link opens in a new window
A wide range of engineering resources and tools for the targeted subjects such as oil and gas, mechanical engineering, marine engineering and industrial engineering and related topics. Tools include materials and properties data, as well as the data mining tool which finds numerical data embedded within charts and tables in the resources included in the database. See our Knovel Guide for more details
eBooks on EBSCOhost > SMT This link opens in a new window
The eBook Collection has a selection of online books customised to the needs of SMT staff and students. Titles include Business and Economics, Computer Science and Technology, Education, Engineering & Technology, Health and Medicine, and Study Aids.
eBooks on ProQuest Central > SMT This link opens in a new window
Covers many subject areas including Fine Arts, Business Studies, Education and Languages, Geography, ICT, Travel, Tourism and Hospitality. Health, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Maths and Science.

Video resources

Streamed Videos

Below are our streamed video collection links along with a few interesting titles you may find by searching on your subject area.

Tip: Videos play best in Chrome

Alexander Street Press Video Collection > SMT This link opens in a new window Alexander Street Press Video Collection includes Music and Performing Arts, Classical and World Musio. Issues in Health Science, Social Science and Engineering, Anthropology, Business Economics, History, Diversity, Art and Design, Personal Interest, Psychology and Counselling.
EduTV > SMT This link opens in a new window EduTV includes over 20,000 programs including documentaries, drama and series
Kanopy > SMT This link opens in a new window Kanopy is a streaming video service with customised content on a wide range of subjects, including health and safety, child care, education, hospitality and engineering. (Note that requests for additional titles are only available to staff via the online request form. Students should consult their lecturers or our guides for alternative content.)
Safetycare Safetyhub > SMT This link opens in a new window Safetycare Safetyhub contains Safetycare's comprehensive library of Workplace Health & Safety and Skills Training video programs.

DVDs

Video in DVD format may be borrowed from the owning campus library.

Building Trades II
Environmentally Sustainable Construction
Publication Date: 2011

Streamed Videos

Below are our streamed video collection links along with a few interesting titles you may find by searching on your subject area.

Tip: Videos play best in Chrome

Alexander Street Press Video Collection > SMT This link opens in a new window Alexander Street Press Video Collection includes Music and Performing Arts, Classical and World Musio. Issues in Health Science, Social Science and Engineering, Anthropology, Business Economics, History, Diversity, Art and Design, Personal Interest, Psychology and Counselling.
EduTV > SMT This link opens in a new window EduTV includes over 20,000 programs including documentaries, drama and series
Kanopy > SMT This link opens in a new window Kanopy is a streaming video service with customised content on a wide range of subjects, including health and safety, child care, education, hospitality and engineering. (Note that requests for additional titles are only available to staff via the online request form. Students should consult their lecturers or our guides for alternative content.)
Safetycare Safetyhub > SMT This link opens in a new window Safetycare Safetyhub contains Safetycare's comprehensive library of Workplace Health & Safety and Skills Training video programs.

Fire Safety Awareness

Fire Safety Awareness Facilitator's Guide

PPE: An Introduction

PPE Facilitator's Guide

Principles of Accident Investigation

Principles of Accident Prevention Facilitator's Guide

DVDs

Video in dvd format may be borrowed from the owning campus library.

Fasteners for cabinet making
Inside the Carpenter's toolbox
Publication Date: 2007

Streamed Videos

Below are our streamed video collection links along with a few interesting titles you may find by searching on your subject area.

Tip: Videos play best in Chrome

Alexander Street Press Video Collection > SMT This link opens in a new window Alexander Street Press Video Collection includes Music and Performing Arts, Classical and World Musio. Issues in Health Science, Social Science and Engineering, Anthropology, Business Economics, History, Diversity, Art and Design, Personal Interest, Psychology and Counselling.
EduTV > SMT This link opens in a new window EduTV includes over 20,000 programs including documentaries, drama and series
Kanopy > SMT This link opens in a new window Kanopy is a streaming video service with customised content on a wide range of subjects, including health and safety, child care, education, hospitality and engineering. (Note that requests for additional titles are only available to staff via the online request form. Students should consult their lecturers or our guides for alternative content.)
Safetycare Safetyhub > SMT This link opens in a new window Safetycare Safetyhub contains Safetycare's comprehensive library of Workplace Health & Safety and Skills Training video programs.

DVDs

Video in DVD format may be borrowed from the owning campus library.

Inside the electrician's toolbox
Publication Date: 2008
Managing Electrical Hazards
Publication Date: 2013

Streamed Videos

The following are some of our streamed video collections that you can search for relevant videos on your subject. We have also highlighted some interesting titles.

Tip: Videos play best in Chrome

Alexander Street Press Video Collection > SMT This link opens in a new window Alexander Street Press Video Collection includes Music and Performing Arts, Classical and World Musio. Issues in Health Science, Social Science and Engineering, Anthropology, Business Economics, History, Diversity, Art and Design, Personal Interest, Psychology and Counselling.
EduTV > SMT This link opens in a new window EduTV includes over 20,000 programs including documentaries, drama and series
Kanopy > SMT This link opens in a new window Kanopy is a streaming video service with customised content on a wide range of subjects, including health and safety, child care, education, hospitality and engineering. (Note that requests for additional titles are only available to staff via the online request form. Students should consult their lecturers or our guides for alternative content.)
Safetycare Safetyhub > SMT This link opens in a new window Safetycare Safetyhub contains Safetycare's comprehensive library of Workplace Health & Safety and Skills Training video programs.

DVDs

Video in dvd format may be borrowed from the owning campus library..

Cracking the Colour Code
Leonard Pardon's Faux Finish Series
Outdoor Work: Heat and UV Exposure [DVD]
Publication Date: 2014

Streamed Videos

The following are some of our streamed video collections that you can search for relevant videos on your subject. We have also highlighted some interesting titles.

Tip: Videos play best in Chrome

Alexander Street Press Video Collection > SMT This link opens in a new window Alexander Street Press Video Collection includes Music and Performing Arts, Classical and World Musio. Issues in Health Science, Social Science and Engineering, Anthropology, Business Economics, History, Diversity, Art and Design, Personal Interest, Psychology and Counselling.
EduTV > SMT This link opens in a new window EduTV includes over 20,000 programs including documentaries, drama and series
Safetycare Safetyhub > SMT This link opens in a new window Safetycare Safetyhub contains Safetycare's comprehensive library of Workplace Health & Safety and Skills Training video programs.
Kanopy > SMT This link opens in a new window Kanopy is a streaming video service with customised content on a wide range of subjects, including health and safety, child care, education, hospitality and engineering. (Note that requests for additional titles are only available to staff via the online request form. Students should consult their lecturers or our guides for alternative content.)

Streamed Videos

The following are some of our streamed video collections that you can search for relevant videos on your subject. We have also highlighted some interesting titles.

Tip: Videos play best in Chrome

Alexander Street Press Video Collection > SMT This link opens in a new window Alexander Street Press Video Collection includes Music and Performing Arts, Classical and World Musio. Issues in Health Science, Social Science and Engineering, Anthropology, Business Economics, History, Diversity, Art and Design, Personal Interest, Psychology and Counselling.
EduTV > SMT This link opens in a new window EduTV includes over 20,000 programs including documentaries, drama and series
Kanopy > SMT This link opens in a new window Kanopy is a streaming video service with customised content on a wide range of subjects, including health and safety, child care, education, hospitality and engineering. (Note that requests for additional titles are only available to staff via the online request form. Students should consult their lecturers or our guides for alternative content.)
Safetycare Safetyhub > SMT This link opens in a new window Safetycare Safetyhub contains Safetycare's comprehensive library of Workplace Health & Safety and Skills Training video programs.