Miniskills Blueprint Reading & Shop Math Applications

MiniSkills Blueprint Reading and Shop Math Applications In this training, trainees will be introduced to fundamental blueprint reading concepts. Basic projections, the importance of title blocks, general and local notes, dimensioning and specialty drawings will be covered. Concepts including perimeter, area and volume will be covered along with time-based calculations and rates calculations. A combination of online learning reinforced with hands-on application activities will be used.
Module 1: Projection and Visualization Terms and View Construction
Module 2: Title Blocks and Parts Lists
    Segment 1 – Drawing sheets, formats and zoning
    Segment 2 – Title Block information and identification
    Segment 3 – Parts lists identification
Module 3: Dimensioning Methods and Units of Measure
    Segment 1 – Dimensioning Rules
    Segment 2 – Symbols, Acronyms and Vocabulary
    Segment 3 – Dimension Standards
Module 4: Drawing Notes Meaning
    Segment 1 – Notes Meaning
    Segment 2 – Specifications and Callouts
Module 5: Electrical Schematics, Pneumatic Schematics and Plumbing and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID)
    Segment 1 – Component Symbols Identification
    Segment 2 – Circuit Diagrams
    Segment 3 – Measurements and Readings
Module 6: Shop Calculations
    Segment 1 – Calculate Perimeter
    Segment 2 – Calculate Area
    Segment 3 – Calculate Volume
Module 7: Time-based Calculations
    Segment 1 – Time conversions
    Segment 2 – Time-based calculations in hours, minutes and seconds
Module 8: Basic Rates Calculations
    Segment 1 – Flow Rates Calculations
    Segment 2 – Speed Rates Calculations

Upon completion of this course trainees will be able to: Understand how blueprints are used to accurately depict equipment and machines. Understand how dimensions, notes and title blocks are used to correctly identify a blueprint and apply it. Review practical shop math formulas like perimeter, area and volume, time-based calculations and flow rate, speed/feed rate calculations. Hands-on application with practical activities.

NOTE: Calculator REQUIRED for math. *Course length may vary based on number of trainees, online content completion and comprehension.