Book excerpt: Equip your learners with the tools for success in a career as a plumber with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds. The newly updated and fully revised second edition will help learners: - Study with confidence, covering all core content for the 6035, 9189 and 8202 specifications, as well as the 355 and 356 plumbing and heating T Level occupational specialisms. - Target their learning with detailed qualification mapping grids. - Get to grips with technical content presented in accessible language. - Enhance their understanding of plumbing practice with clear and accurate illustrations and diagrams demonstrating the technical skills they need to master. - Practise maths and English in context, with embedded 'Improve your maths' and 'Improve your English' activities. - Test their 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 their knowledge current, with clear coverage of major modern cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitation, rainwater systems and environmental technologies.