50-435-713Blueprint Reading 2 for Industrial Pipefitter Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Course competencies include pipe and pipe fitting blueprint symbols and other technical information found on pipe prints.  Apprentices will examine isometric and multi-view drawings; dimensions; and process pipe drawings symbols.  Drawing and sketching skills will be further developed.
Total Credits
0.5
Course Competencies
  1. Interpret pipe and pipe fittings as shown on industrial prints
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice participates in classroom discussions and activities
    apprentice manages time efficiently
    apprentice submits completed work to the instructor for review and feedback
    apprentice demonstrates two methods of classifying pipe thicknesses
    apprentice identifies various types of pipe fittings and the symbols used on prints
    apprentice sketches symbols for pipe fittings according to industry standards
    apprentice references fitting charts used to obtain welding fittings and flange dimensions
    apprentice describes the components found on multi-view drawings
    apprentice illustrates simple piping assemblies using the multi-view standards
    apprentice relates dimensions found on blueprints to quality

  2. Compare how valves and measuring instruments are shown on industrial prints
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice explains the three functions performed by valves
    apprentice sketches each of the symbols used to represent valves and measurement instruments on prints
    apprentice sketches missing valves and instruments in flow diagrams
    apprentice references dimensions for valves and instruments from manufacturer's specifications and industry standards

  3. Illustrate how pumps, tanks, and piping equipment are represented in prints and drawings
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice identifies symbols used to represent pumps
    apprentice identifies symbols which represent tanks
    apprentice identifies symbols used to depict piping equipment on industrial prints
    apprentice sketches symbols used for various pumps, tanks and related equipment
    apprentice lists the information found on the bill of material
    apprentice references equipment specifications and technical information found on industrial blueprints
    apprentice draws a simple piping layout with at least one tank, pump and related equipment
    apprentice submits drawings and related information to the instructor for review and feedback

  4. Interpret drawings and plans for pipe and fitting assemblies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    apprentice converts an isometric pipe assembly into a single line and double line sketch
    apprentice lists what is included in an elevation drawing and how that aids pipefitters
    apprentice calculates required dimensions and elevations in drawings
    apprentice sketches a simple piping layout and include elevations and dimensions
    apprentice shows equipment and pipe symbols in sketches and drawings
    apprentice submits work to the instructor for review and feedback