IntroductionThe 7th Edition of Electrical Wiring Practice incorporates the Australian and New Zealand Wiring Standards, AS/NZS 3000:2007 and 2009 Amendments. Taking a practical approach, the two volumes cover the practices in applying Standards, using figures as visual tools for learning and teaching. Although the books are primarily written for students and teachers of electrical trades, this text provides reference material that may be helpful trade professionals.
Description
The 7th edition of Electrical Wiring Practice has been thoroughly updated to provide guidance in the use of the Australian and New Zealand Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000:2007, including the 2009 Amendments and other related standards. This text presents the knowledge and skills specified in units of competency in national training packages for an electrical trade qualification and advanced trade competencies.
Taking a practical approach, Electrical Wiring Practice employs clear visual tools to illustrate the knowledge and practices required by specified products and Standards.
Although the book is primarily written for students and teachers of electrical trades, it provides up-to-date reference material that will be helpful to many trade professionals.
A portion of the profits from this book will go to WorldSkills Australia. Visit www.wordskills.org.au for more information.
Key Features
# Rewrites and revisions incorporating AS/NZS 3000:2007
# The move from prescriptive methods of practice to recommended methods, in line with the new standards
# Practical applications of the Wiring Rules and related standards
# Updated figures - many of the graphics and photographs throughout the text have been updated to reflect the changes in practices and equipment
# New design features - information boxes, practical examples and student exercises
Table of Contents
Volume 1
1. Electrical energy - past, present and future
2. Workplace and electrical safety
3. Regulations and standards
4. Cables, connections and terminations
5. Fixing methods and accessories for electrical and data/communications installations
6. Drawings, diagrams, schedules and documents used in electrical work
7. Wiring and cabling systems
8. Protection?earthing and other protective methods
9. Testing techniques and compliance verification
Answers
Acronyms
Index