ELCM 1061 - Electrical Construction Blueprint Reading I

Credit hours: 2

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to print reading applications and concepts in the construction field including blueprint reading skills needed for electrical construction workers. The course topics are intended to parallel US Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs such as that of the IBEW.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify commonly used electrical materials
Understand the fundamentals of blueprint drawing and how to make proper sketches
Understand architectural views and how to draw them
Recognize and understand common scales used on blueprints
Use blueprint specifications, elevations and schedules properly
Understand and draw electrical and mechanical symbols used on blueprints
Understand how to properly use, read and analyze a residential blueprint