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Course Description

How to read blueprints, specs and paperwork

This course helps you understand and analyze blueprints, shop drawings and specifications, while demonstrating how they interrelate with each other, and with contract documents.

Learn how to interpret orthographic projection and the paper language used to produce a set of blueprints. You will leave this training with the ability to differentiate between residential and commercial requirements for blueprints, through your understanding of drawing types, path views, schedules & notes, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Master format, plus troubleshooting techniques.

Earn a SAIT micro-credential


This course qualifies for the SAITMicro badge. Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of B (75%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge. Learn more.

 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Reading Plans and Specifications
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
May 01, 2023 to Jul 09, 2023
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $599.00
Service charge(s)
  • Tech Fee ($10)  
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 19, 2022 to May 18, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 19, 2022 to May 18, 2023
Withdrawal Request Deadline
May 19, 2023 to Jun 18, 2023
Reading List / Textbook
All required course materials are included in tuition fees.
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Extensions:
One optional extension available for purchase. This gives you additional time equal to half the original course duration during which you will have continued access to course materials.
To purchase an extension contact conedadvising@sait.ca at least two (2) business days prior to the end date of your course.

 

Section Title
Reading Plans and Specifications
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 03, 2023 to Sep 10, 2023
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $599.00
Service charge(s)
  • Tech Fee ($10)  
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 19, 2022 to Jul 20, 2023
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 19, 2022 to Jul 20, 2023
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 21, 2023 to Aug 20, 2023
Reading List / Textbook
All required course materials are included in tuition fees.
Section Notes

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Extensions:
One optional extension available for purchase. This gives you additional time equal to half the original course duration during which you will have continued access to course materials.
To purchase an extension contact conedadvising@sait.ca at least two (2) business days prior to the end date of your course.

 

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