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Course
Blueprint Reading
Name
BPR-3011A2
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
Contractors and students working in construction, electrical, HVAC and maintenance.
Description
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
  1. Demostrate and understand terminology and symbol recognition of construction projects.
Outline of Instruction
  1. 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
24
CEU's
2.4
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Text and Supplies Needed
Handouts will be provided
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
  3. 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
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
  • Welding Inspector
  • Construction inspector
  • Proyect Assistant
  • Apprentice Electrician
Related Courses
  • Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - AHR-3131A2
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry - OSH-3013A3
  • Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) - HOS-3043A2
  • Electrical Wiring- Residential - ELC-3119A2
  • Plumber Level I - APP-3701A1
Course Contact Information
Vocational Training Department
919-866-7221
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