Construction, Volumes 1 & 2, Blended Learning Package

Volume 1

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
Volume 2

Part 1 Workplace health and safety
1 Workplace health and safety

Part 2 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


New Online Chapters  


CPCCCM2008A  Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2007A  Use of explosive power tools
CPCCCM2002A  Carry out excavation 
CPCCCO2013A  Carry out concreting to simple forms 

Construction 1 & 2 Blended Learning Package includes the print book plus access to Connect, McGraw-Hills unique digital learning and assessment platform.

Basics of Construction & Framing and Advanced Construction & Carpentry Skills utilise content from the highly-regarded Practical Australian Carpentry by Barrington, Mylius and Arden. Reference to Australian building code practices and regulations, both volumes cover the basic skills and knowledge required at all levels of domestic construction, from foundations and site preparation to a more advanced coverage of joinery, roofing and wet trades.Scope: Both volumes provide complete coverage across Certificate II in Construction and Certificate III in Carpentry in the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services training package.