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  • Introduction to Engineering Blueprint Reading

    Credits: 2 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course is an introduction on how to read and interpret various forms of engineering blueprints.This course is general in nature, and recommended as a refresher on basic blueprint-reading.

    Topics:

    • Title Blocks
    • Grids
    • Revision Blocks
    • Methods of Denoting Changes
    • Notes and Legends
    • P&IDs
    • Single line diagrams
    • Schematics
    • Electronic diagrams
    • Logic Print diagrams
    • Fabrication drawings
    • Single Line P&IDs
    • Pictorial views
    • Assembly drawings
    • Cutaway views
    • Orthographic projection
    • Isometric views

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course:
    Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion


    Intended Audience: This is a general knowledge course for all engineers.
    Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy


    Donald Parnell, PE
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