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Download or read book Pastas morteros adhesivos y hormigones EOCB0108 written by Juan José Trujillo Cebrián and published by IC Editorial. This book was released on 2023-08-21 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "EOCB0108 - FÁBRICAS DE ALBAÑILERÍA". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.

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