Maricopa Community Colleges  SUN130   19964-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/26/96
SUN130 19964-20046 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Introduction to Blueprints for Pipefitters
Basic concepts of blueprints, including terms, components, grid line systems, symbols, dimensions, abbreviations and blueprint reading. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
SUN130   19964-20046 Introduction to Blueprints for Pipefitters
1. Identify basic blueprint terms, list the components of a blueprint and explain specific scales. (I, II)
2. Identify types of measuring tools used to draw and or measure lines on the blueprint and explain their applications. (III)
3. Describe basic line types and symbols used on construction drawings. (IV)
4. Define standard abbreviations used in blueprint drawings. (V)
5. Describe the grid line systems used to identify plan locations and explain the purpose of dimensions used on drawings. (VI)
6. Relate information on blueprints to specific parts and locations. (VII)
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SUN130   19964-20046 Introduction to Blueprints for Pipefitters
    I. Terms
        A. Blueprint
        B. Construction drawings
        C. Site plan
        D. Plan views
        E. Elevation drawings
        F. Sectional drawings
        G. Detail drawings
        H. Auxiliary drawings
      II. Blueprint components
          A. Title block
          B. Design drawing area
            1. Drawing title
            2. North arrow
            3. Elevation
          C. Legend
          D. Revision block
          E. Scale
        III. Measuring tools - applications
            A. Engineer's scale
            B. Architect's scale
            C. Metric scale
          IV. Line types and symbols
              A. Line types
                1. Property
                2. Boundary
                3. Main object
                4. Hidden
                5. Center
                6. Dimension and extension
                7. Break
                8. Section
                9. Reference
                10. Leader
              B. Symbols
                1. Building material
                2. Electrical
                3. Piping
                4. Door and window
            V. Abbreviations
                A. BRKT (bracket)
                B. BM (bench mark)
                C. FLGE (flange)
                D. MECH (mechanical)
                E. PWR (power)
                F. I.D. (inside diameter)
                G. O.D. (outside diameter)
                H. W.V. (wall vent)
                I. Other
              VI. Grid lines, plan locations and dimensions
                  A. Grid lines
                  B. Plan locations
                  C. Dimensions
                    1. Floor plans
                    2. Elevations
                    3. Sections and details
                VII. Blueprint Reading Application
                    A. Site plan
                    B. Floor plan
                    C. Elevation drawing
                    D. Sectional drawing
                    E. Detail drawing
                    F. Electrical drawing
                    G. HVAC plan
                    H. Plumbing plan
                    I. Door and window schedule
                    J. Foundation and framing plans
                    K. Other
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