Maricopa Community Colleges  ELA201   19956-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
ELA201 19956-20046 L+L 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Electrical Blueprint Reading
Electrical blueprint reading including: lines, projections, perspectives, scales, dimensions, plans, schedules and symbols. Analysis of blueprints and specifications for residential, commercial and industrial construction. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Phoenix Electrical JATC(Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee)) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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ELA201   19956-20046 Electrical Blueprint Reading
1. Describe blueprint line types, list drawing tools used in making electrical blueprints and draw basic sketches. (I)
2. Describe specific projections and perspectives used in electrical blueprints and performed prescribed drawing exercises. (II)
3. List scales and dimensions used in electrical blueprints.(III)
4. Describe plans and schedules used by architects in developing blueprints. (IV)
5. List and draw selected symbols used in electrical and electronic blueprints. (V)
6. List and draw selected symbols used by associated trade and included on electrical blueprints. (VI)
7. Read and analyze blueprints for residential construction. (VII)
8. Read and analyze blueprints and specifications for commercial construction. (VIII)
9. Read and analyze blueprints and specifications for industrial construction. (IX)
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ELA201   19956-20046 Electrical Blueprint Reading
    I. Lines and Drawings
        A. Line types
          1. Object/visible
          2. Hidden
          3. Center
          4. Phantom
          5. Cutting plane
          6. Section
          7. Other
        B. Tools
          1. Straight edge
          2. Triangle
          3. Protractor
          4. Dividers
          5. Compass
          6. Scales
          7. Drafting pencil
          8. Computer aided drafting (CAD)
        C. Drawing exercise
      II. Projections and Perspectives
          A. Projections
            1. Orthographic
            2. Isometric
            3. Oblique
          B. Perspectives
            1. Pictorial
            2. Sales presentation tool
          C. Drawing exercise
        III. Scales and Dimensions
            A. Scales
              1. Inch
              2. Decimal
              3. Mechanical engineer's
              4. Civil engineer's
              5. Architect's
            B. Scaling
            C. Dimensions
              1. Size
              2. Location
          IV. Plans and Schedules
              A. Plans
                1. Plot
                2. Elevation
                3. Floor
                4. Runs
                5. Sections
                6. Details
              B. Schedules
                1. Room
                2. Window and door
                3. Panelboard
                4. Lighting fixture
                5. Control
                6. Connected load
                7. Equipment
              C. Specifications
              D. Addendums and revisions
            V. Electrical Symbols
                A. Electrical symbology
                  1. Lighting outlets
                  2. Receptacle outlets
                  3. Switch outlets
                  4. Panel and switch boards
                  5. Bus ducts and wireways
                  6. Wiring
                  7. Other
                B. Electronic symbology
                  1. Resistor
                  2. Capacitor
                  3. Coil
                  4. Transformer
                  5. Ac power supply
                  6. Transistor
                  7. Other
              VI. Associated Trades Symbols
                  A. Plumbing symbology
                    1. Washroom fixtures
                    2. Kitchen fixtures
                    3. Other
                  B. Pipefitting symbology
                    1. Fittings and valves
                    2. Air conditioning
                    3. Heating
                    4. Other
                  C. HVAC symbology
                    1. Heating
                    2. Ventilation
                    3. Air conditioning
                  D. Hydraulic and pneumatic (fluid power) symbology
                    1. Lines
                    2. Check valves
                    3. Reservoirs and accumulators
                    4. Other
                  E. Specialized symbology
                    1. Programmable logic controllers and motor control
                    2. Ladder logic diagrams
                    3. Process control
                    4. Instrument
                    5. Smart house symbols
                VII. Residential Blueprint Reading - Analysis
                    A. Cover sheet
                    B. Plot/site plan
                    C. Floor plan(s)
                    D. Elevation view
                    E. Foundation plan
                    F. Detail drawings
                    G. Estimating sheet
                  VIII. Commercial Blueprint Reading - Analysis
                      A. Cover sheet
                      B. Site plan
                      C. Feeder riser diagram
                      D. Panelboard schedule
                      E. Floor plans
                      F. Wall legend
                      G. Lighting plans
                      H. Power plans
                      I. Grounding plan
                      J. Mechanical prints
                        1. HVAC
                        2. Plumbing
                      K. Specifications
                        1. Approval
                        2. Scope of work
                        3. Substitute materials
                        4. Drawings and technical specifications
                        5. Summary of work
                        6. Contract considerations
                        7. Electrical scope of work
                        8. Other
                    IX. Industrial Blueprint Reading - Analysis
                        A. Cover sheet
                        B. General and specific specifications
                        C. Site plan
                        D. Feeder riser diagram
                        E. Floor plans
                        F. Elevations
                        G. Lighting plan
                        H. Power plan
                        I. HVAC plan
                        J. Panel schedule
                        K. Lighting plan
                        L. Mechanical plan
                        M. Detail sheets
                        N. Sections
                        O. Equipment isometric
                        P. Control diagram
                        Q. Specifications
                          1. Building and contract requirements
                          2. General requirements
                          3. Site work
                          4. Concrete work
                          5. Mechanical
                          6. Electrical
                          7. Other
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