Blueprint Reading 1
4 hours of training for $80.00
What you learn: Many people in the construction industry can benefit professionally by learning how to read a set of construction documents (CDs). The class is designed to help trades professionals, journeypeople, drafters, designers and architectural and engineering interns. By the conclusion
of this class, participants will be able to work themselves through
a set of construction documents, and understand and apply the inter-connectivity
between the drawings.
Prerequisite: Blueprint 1 is designed
for the beginner. However, all students are expected to have a working
ability to read in English and an interest in learning basic drafting
procedures and terminology.
Course Description: This is a hands-on
introduction to Blueprint reading. Understanding how to read a set
of construction documents is of primary importance to anyone working
on the construction industry. "Blueprint" is the historic name for
construction drawings. Contractors would do their work implementing
the design and construction processes detailed in the "blueprints."
The course will utilize lectures, hands-on demonstrations and lab
exercises to familiarize participants with the art of blueprint
reading. The course will review a set of both residential and commercial
construction documents. At the conclusion of the course, students
will be able to make the connections and references between multiple
documents contained in a set of blueprint drawings and will be qualified
to enroll in the AutoCAD courses.
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