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Blueprint Reading Course

What will I learn?

Become a master at reading blueprints with our detailed Blueprint Reading Course, designed for construction professionals in Zambia looking to improve their skills. Learn the basics of floor plans, elevations, and sections, and understand the common symbols and short forms used. Discover material types, building parts, and problems in reading blueprints. Get practical knowledge in measuring sizes, understanding layouts, and sharing what you find clearly. Improve your skills and handle construction jobs with confidence.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Know blueprint types well: Floor plans, elevations, and sections.

Understand symbols: Learn common blueprint symbols and short forms.

Look closely at floor plans: Measure, scale, and find room layouts.

Understand elevations: Grasp building features and outside materials.

Share information clearly: Tell construction teams what you learn from blueprints.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and 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 similar to the examples below

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