Blueprint Reading Basics
In our Blueprint Reading Basics course, you will start at the very beginning to learn about the drawing scale. In lessons that are thorough and detailed, you will learn how blueprint drawings are organized, and how information is referenced throughout a set of construction blueprint drawings. In this blueprint reading course, you will also review architectural and engineering blueprint drawings, as well as project specifications during this blueprint training.
By course completion, you will have...
Blueprint Reading Basics
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES3098
What you will learn
- Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the drawings included in a set of construction documents
- Evaluate the similarities between all sets of blueprint construction documents submitted for building permits
- Gain experience understanding how 3D model presentations within a set of construction documents makes the construction documents easier to understand the project
How you will benefit
- Develop skills needed to read and understand construction documents on both residential and commercial projects
- Gain an understanding of the relationship between construction documents, the quantity takeoff, and the construction process
- Obtain an understanding of important terminology and jargon used in the construction industry
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 3 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 30 course hours
Instructors & Support
This course is designed to be self-paced and does not involve any live classes. Instead, students will have access to various self-learning resources, including video materials, practice projects, e-books, and other materials available within the course modules. Although there is no direct interaction with an instructor, students can seek help from an industry expert by submitting questions via email.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to complete this course.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 7 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.