This is a candidate handbook for those learners studying the gas pathway of the NVQ level 3 diploma in plumbing qualification. The content is written by experts in the field and is also suitable for gas operatives who are qualified but need to refresh and update their skills.

Equip yourself with the tools for success with Plumbing Book 1, published in association with City & Guilds - Study with confidence, covering all core content for the 6035, 9189 and 8202 specifications. - Get to grips with technical content presented in accessible language. - Enhance your understanding of plumbing practice with clear and accurate illustrations and diagrams demonstrating the technical skills you need to master. - Practise maths and English in context, with embedded 'Improve your maths' and 'Improve your English' activities. - Test your knowledge with end of chapter practice questions and practical tasks. - Prepare for the workplace with up-to-date information on relevant key regulations and industry standards. - Keep your knowledge current, with clear coverage of major modern cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitation and rainwater systems.

Complete your pathway to a career in plumbing with Plumbing Book 2, published in association with City & Guilds. -Study with confidence, covering all core units for the new specification -Enhance your understanding of plumbing practice with clear and accurate step-by-step photo sequences, demonstrating technical skills you need to master -Practise Maths and English in context, with embedded Improve your maths and English activities -Test your knowledge with end of unit practice questions and activities -Get to know the format and requirements for synoptic assessments, with practice mini-assignments -Prepare for the workplace with up-to-date information on relevant key regulations and industry standards

This title provides all the information the reader will need to pass the City & Guilds level 2 diploma in electrical installations.

Benefiting from the support and involvement of two major international research networks, this collection features the latest research findings in TVET. Members of INAP, the International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship, and VETNET, the Vocational Education and Training Network, have contributed key research findings to this detailed survey of the field. Featuring the inclusion of the internationally recognized memorandum released in April 2012 by the INAP Architecture Apprenticeship Commission, the volume covers a wealth of issues relating to technical and vocational education and training, including exemplar architectures such as successful school-to-work transitions, competence assessment and development models, and governance, including the role of stakeholders. The book provides many opportunities to explore in depth the scholarly debate on TVET, as well as to learn from positive international experiences. It aims to inform the practice of TVET professionals as much as the decision making of administrators.

The best up to date textbook for EAL’s Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation (601/0409/0) Fully up to date with the 3rd Amendment of the 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations Expert advice ensured to cover what learners need to know in order to pass their exams or complete their assignments Extensive online material to help both learners and lecturers Written specifically for the EAL Diploma in Electrical Installation, this book has a chapter dedicated to each unit of the syllabus. Every learning outcome from the syllabus is covered in highlighted sections, and there is a checklist at the end of each chapter to ensure that each objective has been achieved before moving on to the next section. End of chapter revision questions will help you to check your understanding and consolidate the key concepts learned in each chapter. Fully up to date with the third amendment of the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations, this book is a must have for any learner working towards EAL electrical installations qualifications, also providing an insight to those who are considering a career in the electrical installation or construction industry. Peter Roberts is an ex RAF Chief Technician and is currently an electrical installation lecturer, as well as an EAL question writer, based in Coleg Menai, Bangor, North Wales.

This major new reference presents The Foresight MentalCapital and Wellbeing Project (a UK Government project in theGovernment Office for Science). It offers a comprehensiveexploration of how mental capital and wellbeing operate over thelifespan; how experiences in the family, in school, at work andfollowing retirement augment or reduce mental capital andwellbeing, and the impact that this has for the individual and forthe welfare and economic progress of the nation. Mental Capital and Wellbeingcomprises a series ofscientific reviews written by leading international scientists andsocial scientists in the field. The reviews undertake systematicanalyses of the evidence base surrounding five key themes, on whichthey propose future policies will have to be based. Aninternationally renowned team of Editors introduce each theme anddraw together conclusions in terms of both policy andpractice. Section 1 (Mental Capital and Wellbeing Through Life)– Mental capital refers to the totality of anindividual’s cognitive and emotional resources, includingtheir cognitive capability, flexibility and efficiency of learning,emotional intelligence and resilience in the face of stress. Theextent of an individual’s resources reflects his or her basicendowment (e.g. genes and early biological programming), motivationand experiences (e.g. education) which take place throughout thelife course. This section presents the very latest on the scienceof mental capital throughout life. Section 2 (Learning Through Life) provides a coherentoverview of a fast-moving and complex field of policy and practice.Educational attainment has a considerable impact on physical andmental wellbeing, both directly and indirectly, by enabling peoplebetter to achieve their goals. The ability to continue learningthroughout the lifespan is critical to a successful and rewardinglife in contemporary societies. Section 3 (Mental Health and Ill-Health) draws together themost recent evidence about positive mental health as well as arange of mental disorders to consider their importance to thepopulation and economy in terms of prevalence and disability andthe wider burden on society. Section 4 (Wellbeing and Work) – It is estimated that13 million working days are lost through stress each year, costingthe economy over £3.7 billion per annum. This theme exploresthose drivers that influence the nature and structure of work andthe impact this has on employee wellbeing. Section 5 (Learning Difficulties) – This theme providesa cutting-edge picture of how recent insights from genetics,cognitive and neuroscience improve our understanding of learningdifficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia andattention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Reviews focus on howcurrent research can contribute to early diagnosis and improvedintervention.

The book covers a comprehensive overview of the theory, methods, applications and tools of cognition and recognition. The book is a collection of best selected papers presented in the International Conference on Cognition and Recognition 2016 (ICCR 2016) and helpful for scientists and researchers in the field of image processing, pattern recognition and computer vision for advance studies. Nowadays, researchers are working in interdisciplinary areas and the proceedings of ICCR 2016 plays a major role to accumulate those significant works at one place. The chapters included in the proceedings inculcates both theoretical as well as practical aspects of different areas like nature inspired algorithms, fuzzy systems, data mining, signal processing, image processing, text processing, wireless sensor networks, network security and cellular automata.

Equip yourself with the tools for success with Plumbing Book 1, published in association with City & Guilds - Study with confidence, covering all core units for the new specifications - Get to grips with technical content presented in accessible language - Enhance your understanding of plumbing practice with clear and accurate illustrations and diagrams demonstrating the technical skills you need to master - Practise Maths and English in context, with embedded Improve your maths and English activities - Test your knowledge with end of unit practice questions and activities - Get to know the format and requirements for synoptic assessments, with practice mini-assignments - Prepare for the workplace with up-to-date information on relevant key regulations and industry standards - Keep your knowledge current, with clear coverage of major modern cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitation and rain water systems