Diploma and NVQ

Paperback

Published: 29/05/2009

Extent: 368 pages

Illustrations: 500

 

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Summary:
Written to the very latest VRQ and NVQ schemes, this new full-colour resource combines an engaging visual style with the highest level of factual accuracy and theoretical rigour. This textbook is one that students will find easy to read and lecturers can trust.

Authored by an experienced and practising lecturer, with editorial input from a senior examiner, each topic is written in a clear and accessible style alongside hundreds of photographs and illustrations. A supporting website contains video footage of important technical skills, to help a student to prepare for lessons, catch up with missed work or for use as revision. Multiple-choice questions associated with each chapter are also provided, to help students to practise for the examination.

• Video resources with every book will allow students to revise skill demonstrations and catch up on any missed lessons
• Visual, full-colour approach will ensure that students can easily learn and digest information
• In line with the new specifications
• Editorial input will ensure accuracy of information and presentation

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Safe Working Practices
Chapter 2 Information, Quantites and Communicating with Others
Chapter 3 Building Methods and Construction Technology
Chapter 4 First Fixing
Chapter 5 Second Fixing
Chapter 6 Erect Structural Carcassing
Chapter 7 Maintenance
Chapter 8 Circular Saws

About the Author(s):
Stephen Jones, Lecturer, South Devon College

Readership:
NVQ Level 2 and Intermediate Construction Award students