vcc.ca
DRFT 1278: Drawing Plan Reading
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students are introduced to the basic skills needed to read, study and understand construction drawings.
This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
Credits
.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1277.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Read and interpret a set of construction drawings
- Describe and Identify standard symbols used in construction drawings
- Define and interpret standard terminology and abbreviations used in construction drawings
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 6
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 18
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 18
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handouts and resource materials are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
50 |
Reading a set of Architectural residential drawings |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
50 |
Reading a set of Structural & Concrete commercial drawings |
Course topics
- Drafting techniques & conventions used in construction drawings
- Standard Symbols used in construction drawings
- Standard Terminology and Abbreviations used in construction drawings
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.