Blueprint Reading Parts I&II

Issued by Associated General Contractors of California

This two part training is carefully designed to help those in the construction industry understand and build their working knowledge of blueprints. This quick-start approach exposes participants to the fundamental nomenclature of construction drawings and specifications and works systematically through the various disciplines.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours

Skills

Blueprint Reading
Planning
Professional Communication

Earning Criteria

Know how to navigate commercial plans and specifications be able to follow the ‘roadmaps’ to find the required information. Know how to read various plan and detail notes. Understanding the various views understand what material schedules are and how to use them. Perform basic plan takeoff activities and know the basic relationship between plans and specs.