Blueprint Reading

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of blueprints with attention to signs, symbols, and abbreviations.

2. Read the scale on a steel rule.

3. Identify the various lines found on prints.

4. Interpret the various views found on prints.

5. Interpret various location dimensions on prints, including circles, arcs, and angles.

6. Interpret external and internal threads.

7. Develop an understanding of the metric system.

8. Interpret tolerances designated on prints.

9. Interpret surface finish symbols and specifications.

10. Interpret geometric tolerance symbols and their usage on prints.

11. Interpret standard machine finish symbols found on prints.

When you click on the  below, you will be directed to the Skills Training Self-Registration Portal. Once there, click on Start Your Registration. If you are a return skills training student and know your login information, you can also login. If that fails, click Start Your Registration (we'll be able to match your account). 

Note: You will be asked to provide your SSN; this is necessary to match or create a new account with the College. This data is encrypted and deleted from the registration platform once it has been transmitted into our closed database. Please review the College's Skills Training Terms and Conditions and the Student Financial Agreement fully before submitting your registration. If you do not wish to submit your SSN, please reach out to the contact person for the class for alternatives. 

There are several flexible options available to help cover the cost of your skills training class:

• One-time payment – Pay the full class price upfront.

• Payment plan – Split your payments into 3-, 6-, or 9-month installments ($30 to set up, no interest).

• Employer sponsorship – Your employer may fund your training as part of a workforce development or upskilling initiative - ask them today!

• Workforce Ready Grant - if the class expressly states it's a Workforce Ready Grant class, you can select this to start the process for checking your eligibility.