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Gold Seal: 1 Credit
Participants will learn how to read a set of civil construction blueprints, drawing specifications, and general notes. Using various samples of civil blueprints, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
Have an elementary knowledge of civil blueprint reading as it relates to construction projects.
Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals.
Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints.
Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy.
Be familiar with civil, architectural, and structural drawings, and how they fit together.
Understand symbols, notations, abbreviations, and schedules.
Understand the information shown on the drawings relative to the location of the storm, sanitary, water lines, manholes, catch basins, etc.
Know what plan views, sections, elevations, and details are.
Understand what profiles are and how to interpret the information shown on them.
Understand civil drawings relative to basic road construction.
Understand road profiles, cross sections, and standard details.
Understand and be able to use metric scale rules.
Understand how to convert metric and imperial dimensions.
Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions, area calculations, and the ability to do simple material takeoffs.
Delivery Method: Classroom Session
Course Fee Includes: All books and materials, lunch, and a digital certificate upon completion and parking.
There are no prerequisites for this course. Please be aware that this course shares some common course material with the Introduction to Blueprint Reading session. Participants taking both sessions may find the course material slightly repetitive.
This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in civil blueprint reading.
“A very thorough look through civil drawings.”