CORE CURRICULUM
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Session 1: Identifying Construction Drawings
and Drawing Components
Session One Objectives
When trainees have completed this session, they
should be able to do the following:
1. Identify and describe various types of construction
Session One Perfromance Task
Using the floor plan supplied with this module:
Locate the wall common to both interview rooms.
Section 1.1.0 Drawing Types
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These six drawing types are the most common types,
Section 1.1.1 Civil Drawings
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Civil drawings can cover a
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Note the symbols used to identify specific plants
Section 1.1.2 Architectural Drawings
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Roof drawings…
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elevations,
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…and detail drawings are just a few of the architectural
drawings you will encounter.
Section 1.1.3 Structural Drawings
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A foundation plan shows the footings for this building.
Section 1.1.3 Structural Drawings
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Detail drawings may be needed in all six drawing types to
show precisely how components should fit together.
Section 1.1.4 Mechanical Plans
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Mechanical plans can include P&ID drawings that show complex
processes and the operating relationship of components without showing
exactly where things are physically placed on the site.
Section 1.1.5 Plumbing Drawings
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The plumbing plan focuses on potable water distribution,
sanitary and sewage disposal, and fixtures
Section 1.1.6 Electrical Plans
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Power plans show how power is distributed
Section 1.1.6 Electrical Plans
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… while a panel schedule
identifies each circuit breaker
position and its electrical
Section 1.2.1 Title Block
Title blocks usually contain:
Company logo
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Section 1.2.4 Revision Block
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It is essential that craftworkers use the latest revision.
Wrap Up Trade Terms
Architectural plans
Beam
Blueprints
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Civil plans
Drawings that show the location of the building on the site from an
aerial view, including contours, trees, construction features, and
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Detail drawings
Enlarged views of part of a drawing used to show an area more clearly.
Electrical plans
Elevation (EL)
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Fire protection plan
A drawing that shows the details of the building’s sprinkler system.
Floor plan
Foundation plan
HVAC
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Legend
A description of the symbols and abbreviations used in a set of
drawings.
Mechanical plans
Plumbing isometric drawing
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Plumbing plans
Engineered drawings that show the layout for the plumbing system.
Roof plan
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Section drawing
Specifications
Precise written presentation of the details of a plan.
Structural plans
Next Session…
IDENTIFYING DRAWING ELEMENTS; DIMENSIONS
AND DRAWING SCALES; USING SCALES
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