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Sponsored Standards (Free to download)

MBIE has funded a number of standards for free download. This includes NZS 3604:2011 Timber Framed Buildings. You can download PDFs of these standards for personal use only.

BRANZ

BRANZ - (Building Research Association of New Zealand)
This website contains all the up to date information you could require on building and construction in New Zealand. It contains many free downloadable reports and guides.

Link to BRANZ information in the Library

Welcome

Welcome to the Construction Trades Subject Guide. A selection of resources have been hand selected for you to use to aid you with your studies. If you have any questions at all please contact the library.

Painting interiors

Useful Library subject locations

Subject heading	Subject location
Building Construction	TH1-9745
Woodworking, Furniture making	TT180-200

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CPR and First Aid Apps and Videos

Safetycare Australia: CPR
Videos on how to carry out CPR and how to deal with other work place health issues.
St John's CPR app for mobile phones
St Johns : Resuscitation
Red Cross : First Aid app
Life-saving skills at your fingertips. The free app features simple, easy advice on everyday first aid scenarios, preparation for natural disasters and step-by-step instructions on what to do during an emergency.