Basic Blueprint Reading

Future training dates to be determined upon interest. Register your interest here! 

This 16-hour course is designed to prepare the BAC craftworker to read and interpret construction drawings. During this course, the BAC craftworker will learn how to identify types of drawings; read lines and symbols on drawings; identify views of drawings; interpret information in drawing title blocks, notes and specifications; read actual construction drawings; and describe the use of technology to read and use drawings on a construction site.

 Course Objectives:  

 After completing this course, the BAC craftworker will be able to:

• Identify the types of construction drawings
• Read lines and symbols on drawings
• Identify orthographic, architectural, floor plan, section and detail drawings
• Interpret information in title blocks, notes and specifications
• Read actual construction drawings
• Identify the uses of technology to read and use drawings on the jobsite

 Target Audience:

• This course is mandatory for all apprentices.
• This course is also available to all journeyworkers who wish to participate.