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Construction Blueprint
Reading
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Class Organization
Learning Assessment
Withdrawl/Refund Policy
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Introduction 
The
reading of construction blueprints is a foundational skill in construction.
All construction professionals, regardless of whether they are
working in the field or in the office, must know how to read blueprints.
Blueprint reading is not terribly difficult but it does require practice
and some basic knowledge of blueprints.
This course is designed to provide you with that foundational knowledge
and enough practice at reading blueprints to get you started.
Mastery of blueprint reading will come with practice and with using
blueprints on the job on a regular basis.
The cost of this course is $410 for ASPE members and $440 for non-members.
The textbook and course materials are included in the price of the course.
Students outside of the continental United States will be required to
pay additional shipping and handling for the textbook. Call the
ASPE Society Business Office toll free at 1-888-378-6283 with questions.
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Learning
objectives:
By
the end of this class you should:
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Have
an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building
construction projects.
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Understand
in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals.
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Be
able to find trade information using blueprints
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Be
able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout
and installation of materials at the jobsite.
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Be
able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints
you are using.
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Class
Organization
The
following table lists the learning modules, the maximum value in points
a student can receive within each module, and the time in which the
modules must be finished.
| Module |
|
Week |
| 0.
Student Orientation |
|
1 |
| 1.
The design process and blueprints |
|
1 |
| 2.
Scales, Lines and Symbols |
|
2 |
| 3.
Plans, Elevations, Sections, Details |
|
3 |
| 4.
Civil Drawings |
|
4 |
| 5.
Foundations |
|
5 |
| 6.
The superstructure |
|
6 |
| 7.
Exterior closure and finishes |
|
7 |
| 8.
Interior finishes |
|
8 |
| 9.
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing |
|
9 |
| 10.
The problems with blueprints & Project |
|
10 |
| |
|
|
It
is important that the student keep up with the class and not fall behind.
Course modules will be made available to students on Saturday
of each week. Class work must be completed by the following Saturday.
Students will not be able to work ahead of the class although reading
assignments will be made available in advance. Actual dates
that modules will become available will be posted in advance on the
course calendar.
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Student
Learning Assessment
Graded
assignments will consist of one quiz for each module and participation
in two class discussions. 
Each quiz will count 10 points and class discussions will count 15 points.
You can take quizzes twice and use the highest score achieved as your
final quiz grade.
Class
discussions are a very important part of this course. Students
learn more and learn better when they discuss the topic at hand.
For that reason, I consider the regular weekly discussions to be even
more important than the weekly quizzes.
Grades
will be posted on a weekly basis. You will have full access to
your grade sheet so you will be able to keep track of how you are doing
at all times.
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WITHDRAWAL
POLICY
You
may withdraw from a course by sending an email to PSmith@aspeNational.org
or by conventional mail requesting to be dropped from the course.
Non-attendance or notifying the instructor does not constitute officially
dropping or withdrawing from a course. Students who stop attending
courses without officially dropping will receive a grade of U
in the class. Refunds are not automatic. NO refunds are due unless the
course is officially dropped within stated guidelines in the refund
schedule.
Refund
Schedule
| a.
|
Withdrawal
postmarked at least one working day before the first day of
class – total fee less a $20 handling fee. |
| b.
|
Refund
requests postmarked on or after the first day and no later
than two weeks after the first day of class will be refunded
65% of the fee, after which time there is no refund. |
| c.
|
Decision
on withdrawals and refunds will be based on the date when
the ASPE Society Business Office receives written withdrawal
notice. Drops done by mail are effective as of the postmark
date. |
|
d. |
All course materials including the textbook and other included
supplies must be returned in their original conditions, shrink
wrap unbroken, or a $100 charge will apply. |
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