Maricopa Community Colleges  CRP114   20026-20052 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/24/05
CRP114 20026-20052 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Blueprint Reading for Carpentry
Blueprint reading for carpentry. Common principles, practices and symbols of print reading. Building plans and their attributes. Frame, business and restaurant construction plans and techniques. Prerequisites: Registered status with the Central Arizona Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CRP114   20026-20052 Blueprint Reading for Carpentry
1. Describe the types of plans and basic principles of print reading. (I)
2. Describe the descriptions and symbols used for construction materials in reading blueprints. (II)
3. Describe the construction details found in plans for a brick veneer residence. (III)
4. Describe the construction standards and specifications used for a brick veneer residence. (IV)
5. Describe the use of steel support of construction plans for a store and apartment. (V)
6. Describe and explain the types of light frame construction. (VI)
7. Describe the specifications and standards used in plans for a frame residence. (VII)
8. Describe the masonry and steel support roof components of plans for a branch bank. (VIII)
9. Describe the comprehensive study plans for a restaurant. (IX)
10. Describe the construction specifications for a restaurant. (X)
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CRP114   20026-20052 Blueprint Reading for Carpentry
    I. Print reading
        A. Basic Print reading Skills
          1. Blue Print Process
          2. Types of Pictorials
          3. Types of Perspective
        B. Principles of Drafting
          1. Orthographic Projection
          2. Size Descriptions
          3. Shape Descriptions
          4. Written Descriptions
        C. Types of Plans
          1. Conventions
          2. Modular Measure
          3. Computer Aided Drafting
      II. Construction Materials
          A. Symbols Used
            1. Wood
            2. Concrete
            3. Masonry
            4. Metal
            5. Insulation
            6. Plastics
            7. Glass
            8. Gypsum
            9. Roofing
          B. Descriptions Used
            1. Wood
            2. Concrete
            3. Masonry
            4. Metal
            5. Insulation
            6. Plastics
            7. Glass
            8. Gypsum
            9. Roofing
        III. Plans - Brick Veneer Residence
            A. Single Family Dwelling
              1. Deign Factors in Prints
              2. Reading Prints
              3. Orientation
              4. Brick Veneer Residence
            B. Construction Details
              1. Living Room
              2. Bedroom Area
              3. Baths
              4. Kitchen
              5. Family Room
              6. Carport
              7. Elevation Views
              8. Rough Structure
              9. Plumbing and Electrical
          IV. Specifications - Brick Veneer Residence
              A. Building Materials
                1. General Requirements
                2. Site Construction
              B. Standards
                1. Concrete
                2. Masonry
                3. Metals
                4. Wood and Plastics
                5. Thermal and Moisture Protection
                6. Doors and Windows
                7. Finishes
                8. Equipment
                9. Mechanical
                10. Electrical
            V. Plans - Store and Apartment
                A. Dual Use Structure
                  1. Design
                  2. Stairs
                  3. Stair Codes
                  4. Windows and Doors
                  5. Heating
                B. Use of Steel Support
                  1. Concrete Work
                  2. Rough Structure
                  3. Exterior Walls
                  4. Steel Structure
                  5. Wood Framing Members
              VI. Light Frame Construction
                  A. Types
                    1. Frame
                    2. Platform
                    3. Balloon
                    4. Plank and Beam
                    5. A
                    6. Masonry
                    7. Cement
                  B. Detail Contemporary Procedures
                    1. Unit Masonry
                    2. Metal
                    3. Floor
                    4. Wall
                    5. Regional
                VII. Plans - Frame Residence
                    A. Specifications
                      1. North/South Elevations
                      2. East West Elevations
                      3. Sections A and B
                    B. Standards
                      1. Excavating
                      2. Concrete and Masonry
                      3. Rough Carpentry
                      4. Exterior Finish
                      5. Interior Finish
                      6. Plumbing
                      7. Heating and Cooling
                      8. Electrical
                      9. Roofing and Sheet Metal
                  VIII. Plans - Branch Bank
                      A. Masonry
                        1. Site Plan
                        2. Floor Plan
                        3. Elevation
                      B. Steel Supported Roof
                        1. Foundation Plan
                        2. Steel Structure
                        3. Section Views
                        4. Details
                        5. Schedules
                    IX. Restaurant - Plans
                        A. Comprehensive Study
                          1. Site Detail
                          2. Foundation Plan
                          3. Structural Plan
                          4. Floor Plan
                          5. Specialty Items
                      X. Restaurant - Specifications
                          A. Detailed Specs
                            1. General Requirements
                            2. Site Construction
                            3. Concrete
                            4. Masonry
                            5. Metals
                            6. Wood and Plastics
                            7. Thermal and Moisture Protection
                            8. Doors and Windows
                            9. Finishes
                            10. Specialties
                            11. Plumbing
                            12. Heating and Ventilation
                            13. Electrical
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