Basic Plumbing Services Skills: Water Supply

Water Supply, 4e is the second text in the Cengage Plumbing Skills Series.

Water Supply, 4e builds on the basic skills, knowledge and understanding introduced in Basic Plumbing Services Skills, 4e. Fully updated to current industry practices, this edition covers both ‘common’ and ‘water’ stream competencies in the Certificate III in Plumbing, CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package. This text provides the underpinning knowledge and skills for apprentices to undertake safe and effective activities in the water supply services, and prepares new and existing workers for a long and rewarding career in the industry.

The text covers the following units of competency:

• Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping: common materials used in the supply of water - CPCPCM3023*
• Install water services: main to meter - CPCPWT3021*
• Set out and install a water service: meter to points of discharge - CPCPWT3021*
• Install water service controls and devices: valves and ancillaries - CPCPWT3026*
• Install and commission water heating systems: hot water - CPCPWT3022*
• Fit off and commission heated and cold water services: fit out - CPCPWT3026*
• Fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems - CPCPFS3031*
• Install water pump sets - CPCPWT3025*
• Connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply - CPCPWT3020*
• Backflow prevention - CPCPWT3027*