Guides: Plumbing, Drainage & Gasfitting: Plumbing

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Books

Basic Plumbing Services Skills
Call Number: 696.1071 BAS
This text provides students with the tools for future learning and prepares new and existing workers for a long and rewarding career in the industry.
Basic Skills: Plumbing Services Skills
Call Number: 696.1 PLU
This edition features new content on trade calculations, sustainability, workplace communications and OHS. It covers core materials for stage 1 in Plumbing.
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters
Call Number: 696 SMI
Starting with a math review, the book progresses into specific on-the-job applications, such as pipe length calculations, sheet metal work, and the builder's level.
Maths & English for Plumbing
Call Number: 696 SPE
The real-life questions are all written in a plumbing context to help students find essential maths and English theory understandable, engaging and achievable.
Pre-Apprenticeship Maths & Literacy for Plumbing
Call Number: 696 SPE
Provides graduated exercises and a practice exam.

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DVDs

Inside the Plumber's Toolbox
Call Number: 696.1 INS
Introduces common tools of the plumbing trade with a brief demonstration of its proper use. Safety precautions and industry tips are provided and four major types of piping and tubing.
Trench Shoring Working Safely in Excavation
Call Number: 363.119 TRE
Provides a look at a range of trenching activities. These help to demonstrate the potential hazards and the control measures that need to be put in place.

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eBooks

Plumbing (eBook)
Publication Date: 2016
This guide explains: the water supply system ; tapping into supply lines; adding/running drains and vents; remodeling kitchens and bathrooms and more.
The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling (eBook)
A manual for anyone involved in residential design and construction. With its unique visual approach and over 1,600 full-color drawings it provides you with a clear, detailed look at every aspect of home construction— and built-in systems.
Be a Plumber (eBook)
Publication Date: 2019
Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a plumber. They will find out what plumbers do each day, what kind of education is required to become a plumber, and much more.

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Journals

Plumbing Connection
Call Number: 696.1 PLU
It is dedicated to helping Australian plumbers and manufacturers to understand emerging trends, technologies and opportunities that the market has to offer.
ReNew: Technology for a Sustainable Future
Call Number: 600 REN
It is Australia’s premier magazine on practical sustainable living. Published quarterly, it features the latest in sustainable building practice and renewable energy technology.

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eJournals

Master Plumber Magazine Western Australia
Covers a wide range of topics including Industry news; Expert opinions; People and company profiles; Business advice; Products and services.
Australian Plumbing Magazine
Published by Master Plumbers, it covers topics including Regulations updates, expert technical advice and the latest in new technology.
Plumbing Connection
It covers all aspects of the plumbing industry including emerging trends, technologies and opportunities in the market.
Reeves Journal: Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
Articles, review articles and commentary for plumbing, heating and cooling contractors and professionals.

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Newsletter

Gas and Plumbing Focus
A newsletter for plumbers and gas fitters from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation & Safety.

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Standards

Australian and New Zealand Standards Online > NMT

AS/NZS 3500:2018 Plumbing and drainage - Water services (multiple parts)
AS/NZS 3500.0:2003 Plumbing and drainage - Glossary of terms

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Codes

NCC 2019 Volume 2
Contains the requirements for residential and non-habitable buildings and structures.
NCC 2019 Volume 3
Contains the requirements for plumbing and drainage for all classes of buildings.

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Legislation

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Associations

Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
AIB is the leading institute for building and construction professionals.
Building Products Industry Council (BPIC)
BPIC is the national body representing Australia’s building product associations who support Australia’s building product manufacturers and suppliers.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA is a member driven organisation providing quality information, professional services and support for businesses.
Housing Industry Association (HIA)
HIA is the official body of Australia's home building industry. It supports members, helps the residential housing industry speak with a united voice, and promotes industry standards.
Institute of Plumbing Australia
Their aim is to promote and advance the science and technology of plumbing, and in turn, increase the professionalism of the industry.
Master Builders Association of Western Australia (MBA)
Master Builders is a Western Australian Association of the top residential and commercial builders, contractors, suppliers and consultants.
Master Plumbers & Gasfitters Association of WA
Membership is available only to people who are registered plumbing and gasfitting contractors in Western Australia.
Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association
Australia’s largest plumbing industry association providing information, advice and expertise for their members, the industry, government and the community.
Plumbers Licensing Board
The Board issues plumbing contractor and tradesperson licences to suitably qualified and experienced applicants.
Plumbing and Pipe Trades Employees Union
One of the fastest growing and most progressive trade unions in Australia, they continue to defend our licensing and registration systems, support training and trade development, and fight for the wages and conditions of members.

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Industry Websites

Hydraulic Services Design Guide: from International Copper Association Australia
Engineers and plumbing contractors responsible for designing plumbing systems for commercial high rise and industrial buildings.
Information for Plumbers: from Department of Mines, Industry Regulation & Safety
Provides links to plumbing diagrams, regulations, licensing information and more.
Plumbers' Technical Notes: from Department of Mines, Industry Regulation & Safety
Technical notes on plumbing issues are issued to assist licensed plumbers with compliance and are applicable to water supply, sanitary and drainage plumbing work in WA.
Tradelink Plumbing
Tradelink Plumbing Centres are among Australia's biggest name in plumbing supplies for bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.

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Industry Handbooks

Plumbers Handbook
Produced by the International Copper Association Australia, it is the 9th edition of this industry aid.
Introduction to Professional Plumbing Skills
From the International Copper Association Australia, it designed to help teach basic copper plumbing skills to new entrants to the profession.

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Injury Hotspots

WorkSafe Injury Hotspots provides a snapshot of how people get injured at work. It pinpoints areas on the body that are most likely to be injured, and offers a list of solutions that can help reduce the risk of the injuries occurring.

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Careers

Be a Plumber (eBook)
Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a plumber. They will find out what plumbers do each day, what kind of education is required to become a plumber, and much more.

A Plumber Needs:

to be good with their hands
the ability to work in cramped spaces
organisational skills
problem solving skills
the ability to work on detailed and intricate projects
to be able to work at heights

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