Electrical Blueprint Reading – Vancouver

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

•  Have an elementary knowledge of electrical  blueprint reading as it relates to construction  projects

• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals •  Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints

•  Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy

•  Be able to find trade information using blueprints

•  Be able to answer basic construction questions  related to the layout and installation of materials

•  Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using

•  Be familiar with electrical, architectural and structural  drawings, and how they fit together

•  Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules

•  Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions

•   Understand how to read a floor plan, section, detail, profile and elevation

•  Understand symbols, notations, abbreviations and material schedules

•  Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions, finishes, details, area calculations, and the ability to do simple  material takeoffs

Audience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in electrical blueprint reading.

Instructor: Charles Baverstock, GSC
Charles has worked in the electrical construction industry for the past 20 years and is an experienced project manager and estimator. He is a red seal  journeyman and gold seal certified project manager. Charles is a sought after instructor and previously lectured at BCIT.