Course Offerings

This course is designed for students to learn how to read blueprints for construction projects. This class will examine many aspects of site construction and learn terminology and symbol recognition. Topics included: Working with drawings and prints, use of trade math and plot plans, understand sketching, trade information in carpentry, masonry, electrical,
plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and sheet metal work.

Course Objectives

Demostrate and understand terminology and symbol recognition of construction projects.

Outline of Instruction

Introductions
Review syllabus
Working drawings and prints
Review questions
Working drawing concepts
Sketching
Trade math
Symbols and abbreviations
Plot plans
Floor plans
Elevations
Trade information - carpentry-masonry-electrical
Sections
Trade information - plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning
Print reading final review

*Note: Instructors may change the course schedule to better serve the students in the class.

Contact Hours

20

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Handouts will be provided

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e., be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). If a student has extenuating circumstances causing absences of greater than 10% of the class time, the student must make arrangements with the instructor to provide evidence of keeping up with the class material and making up the work, exercises, and projects missed; or demonstrate competency in the course objectives. Students with irregular attendance, less than 90% attendance, or is unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade). Lab exercises, when applicable, are due on the date assigned by the instructor. Late assignments may be accepted only at the instructor's discretion.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Contractors and students working in construction, electrical, HVAC and maintenance.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Welding Inspector

Construction inspector

Proyect Assistant

Apprentice Electrician

Related Courses

AHR-3131A2

OSH-3013A3

HOS-3043A2

APP-3701A1

Course Contact Information

Myra Beckers
919-532-5977
[email protected]