Foundation Skills: Painting and Decorating, and Mortar Trades provides learners with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to work in the building and construction industry. It addresses relevant common and OH&S units of the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework at AQF level 1 and 2 for the following trades: Painting and decorating Bricklaying/Blocklaying Wall and floor tiling Wall and ceiling lining Solid plastering. The text makes learning easier with: Reader-friendly language and design to aid student learning A glossary of key terms to reinforce key concepts Removable assessment worksheets so students can hand in answers Photographs and line drawings to illustrate the latest safety equipment and tools OH&S regulations with links to the relevant state-based regulatory authorities to keep students up to date with the latest practices A full-colour appendix highlighting important safety and hazard signs. CPCCBL2002A Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications CPCCCM2006A Apply basic levelling procedures CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCPD2002A Use painting and decorating tools and equipment CPCCSP2002A Use solid plastering tools and equipment CPCCWF2002A Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment TAFE NSW South Western Sydney Institute (SWSI) has previously authored Basic Building and Construction Skills 4e, Basic Plumbing Services Skills and Basic Plumbing Services Skills: Water Supply. Co-author Glenn Costin, is a carpentry teacher Albury TAFE in NSW. He wrote the chapter on Construct Advanced Roofs for out text Advanced Building and Joinery Skills.