Blueprint Reading

Course Description:

Students will learn welding symbols, their application to welding prints and practices and how to interpret all types of working sketches and prints.

Certificate:

Completion of this course certifies proficient blueprint reading skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skills Competence is available upon request.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

Competencies (skills you will learn):

Describe the basics of joint design
Identify the parts of a welding symbol
Explain the parts of a groove preparation symbol
Describe how nondestructive test symbols are used
List the five major types of joints
List seven types of welding grooves
Lay out a basic welding project

Course Structure

This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.

Course Length:

The estimated length of this course is 60 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

Course Location and Schedule

TATC Campus

88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday

Admission Requirements

Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course. Also, the Welding Introduction and Safety and Welding, Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting courses must be completed prior to this course.

Textbooks & Materials:

Check the Bookstore for current textbook prices.

NOTE: Additional supplies are required for this course. Supplies are not available at the campus bookstore. Please see the info sheet for the Welding Technician Program for a complete list of these supplies.

Tuition & Fees:

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.