50-435-710Blueprint Reading 1 for Industrial Pipefitter Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Course competencies include an introduction to industrial blueprints; building freehand sketching skills; drawing symbols, lines, and pipe fittings; and interpreting technical information found on blueprints.  Apprentices will learn how prints support work processes performed by the pipefitting trade.
Total Credits
0.5
Course Competencies
  1. Examine industrial blueprints used by the trade
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you enter into class discussions
    you offer questions or comments during class
    you engage in the electronic learning forum
    you offer questions or comments via e-mail
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively during class

  2. Illustrate industrial equipment symbols using freehand sketching and drawing techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice sketches symbols for pumps
    apprentice sketches symbols for valves
    apprentice sketches symbols for pipes
    apprentice sketches symbols for pipe fittings
    apprentice sketches symbols for measuring instruments
    apprentice sketches left, right, top and bottom views for selected objects
    apprentice sketches notations associated with symbols found on industrial prints

  3. Sketch process pipe drawings
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    apprentice sketches symbols for industrial equipment
    apprentice sketches symbols for pipe and piping systems
    apprentice draws flow diagrams
    apprentice illustrates lines correctly
    apprentice creates drawings of pipe and fitting assemblies that are neat and clear
    apprentice shows supporting information correctly

  4. Interpret basic symbols found on industrial prints.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice interprets basic symbols for lines
    apprentice interprets basic symbols for pipe and pipe fittings
    apprentice interprets basic symbols for pumps and valves
    apprentice interprets basic symbols for industrial piping equipment
    apprentice interprets basic symbols for angles and circles
    apprentice interprets basic symbols for single view and multi-view drawings
    apprentice interprets scales, legends, and elevations
    apprentice interprets symbols for tolerances and dimensions
    apprentice interprets symbols used in flow diagrams

  5. Interpret other pipe and process related information contained in industrial prints and diagrams
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    list includes all of the significant items to classify
    list is categorized using significant characteristics
    list is correctly sorted into the categories
    list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  6. Produce isometric drawing according to standards used by industry
    Assessment Strategies
    Drawing/Illustration
    Criteria
    drawings include legends, scales, bills of materials and related information required by the instructor
    drawings comply with industry standards for isometric drawings
    drawings are neat, clear and readable
    drawings are accurate and complete
    drawings contain required information
    drawings do not contain unnecessary information