Blueprint Reading

Blueprint Reading Course

Introduction to Reading Plans and Blueprints

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DESCRIPTION

This 30-hour course is designed to introduce the students to the theory and practice required to read plans and blueprints. The students will apply the fundamentals of blueprint interpretations. Students will also read floor scaled plans, elevation plans, section drawings, detailed drawings, plot plans, line diagrams, schematics, and specifications related to the electrical trade.

This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of symbols used across the building trades that impact the work of an electrician. Students will have the opportunity to practice using various forms of symbols from a drawing to determine the electrical requirements. This course is to familiarize the student with not only with drawings, schematics and specifications but also with the knowledge to organize materials/ supplies and how to prepare the job site. The course will also focus on trade terminology, proper communication techniques and the required documentation necessary in the field. Essentially, print reading skills, coupled with a solid trade knowledge background, allow electricians and other trades to work efficiently on the job site.

PROJECTS INCLUDED
  • intro to symbols
  • organize materials/ supplies
  • print reading skills
  • drawings, schematics and specifications
  • prepare a job site
  • solid trade knowledge background
OTHER INFO
The objective of this course is to provide students with print reading skills, coupled with a solid trade knowledge background, to allow electricians and other trades to work efficiently on the job site.
Learning materials, coffee and snacks are provided for all sessions.
|COURSE INFORMATION
Days: Tuesday Evening,Thursday Evening and  Saturday All Day
Duration: 30 Hours
Location: 24 Lakeside Park Drive
Class Size: 8 Maximum
Link: Travel Policy

Education Contact Information

IBEW Local 625 JATC

Blair Mikkelsen, RSE

Training Director

24 Lakeside Park Drive, Suite 202
Lakeside, NS B3T 1L1

P - (902) 450 5625 Ext. 326

F - (902) 450 5063

JATC@ibew625.ca

Faculty

Geordie Walsh, RSE

Electrical Workers Campus

24 Lakeside Park Drive, Suite 202
Lakeside, NS B3T 1L1

P - (902) 450 5625 Ext. 332

F - (902) 450 5063

JATC@ibew625.ca

Faculty

John Harding, B.B.A., RSE, M. Ed.

Electrical Workers Campus

24 Lakeside Park Drive, Suite 202
Lakeside, NS B3T 1L1

P - (902) 450 5625 Ext. 330

F - (902) 450 5063

JATC@ibew625.ca

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