WLD 111 - Blueprint Reading for Welders

3 Credit(s)

This course provides instruction necessary to interpret blueprints that are typically used by metal fabrication shops. Emphasis is placed on understanding types of lines, dimensioning, views, notations, abbreviations, welding symbols and steel nomenclature.

Prerequisite: RD 087  and EL 115  OR prior college OR placement test.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Be able to identify basic lines and views.

2. Be able to describe the purpose and processes of dimensioning.

3. Be able to identify and explain notes, specifications and abbreviations.

4. Recognize and describe various metal structural shapes.

5. Be able to recognize and explain detail and assembly prints.

6. Be able to interpret typical welding symbols.