Overview
Need a quick primer or a refresher on how to interpret blueprints? Reading Plans and Specifications is designed for construction professionals with some field experience in residential and light commercial projects who want to strengthen their skills in reading and understanding blueprints using different types of documentation.
In this online SAIT Micro-credential course, you’ll gain essential knowledge about specifications and scope of work documents and how to apply them when interpreting blueprints. You’ll also develop the ability to transition from reading two-dimensional drawings to visualizing the final three-dimensional project. Along the way, you'll sharpen your problem-solving skills, learning to identify and address potential issues before they result in costly rework or mistakes. Practical assignments, unit tests and a case study help you connect technical knowledge to real-world projects.
This course is ideal if you:
- are a field supervisor, project manager or foreman who wants to improve your ability to interpret blueprints and supporting documentation
- are a tradesperson looking to transition into a management role and need a deeper understanding of project plans
- are a contractor or subcontractor looking to sharpen your skills in identifying potential issues from blueprints and documents before they escalate
- want to pursue our Principles of Construction Management or Construction Estimating and Bid Preparation certificates.
Any construction industry-related experience you already have will be beneficial.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- interpret the concept and principles of orthographic projection
- interpret the paper language used to produce a set of blueprints
- interpret information contained in the different pages in a set of blueprints
- interpret how specifications relate to the blueprints and other contract documents
- differentiate between residential and commercial requirements within a set of blueprints
- evaluate the level of information on a set of blueprints.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
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Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled, and blended courses, and one day before the start date for online self-paced courses.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-Credential
SAIT Micro-credentials develop practical skills aligned to current industry standards and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT Technical Skills Micro-credential demonstrates to employers that you have the required competencies — combining knowledge, skills and abilities — to get the job done. Learn more.
Students who complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn the Micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge that validates their achievement.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive course content accessible online in Brightspace (D2L).
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
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