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Construction Plan Reading Course

What will I learn?

Learn how to read construction plans properly with our complete class for people working in construction. We'll go through important topics like understanding electrical, plumbing, and building structure plans, understanding how things are framed, and checking site layouts. You'll learn how to read cover sheets, understand the meaning of symbols, and find the parts of the building that carry weight. This good and straight-to-the-point class will help you to be confident in using construction documents, making you work faster and better in the field.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course accessible for life
Certificate compliant with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Learn how to understand plans: Know the meaning of symbols, legends, and notes correctly.

Electrical layout skills: Read and use electrical plans well.

Plumbing plan expertise: Understand layouts and organize installations.

Foundation knowledge: Understand different types of foundations, digging, and how to make them strong.

Site analysis proficiency: Check setbacks, easements, and how the building is facing.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.