Plan reading resources

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Modules Below:

1. Plan Reading
2. Plan Reading Exercise
3. Scaling
4. Scaling Exercise

Remember to check out the Introduction to Plan Reading Course at TradeSkillsU.com.

Elements of this course were created in partnership with True Homes and the University of Denver

Plan Reading
Module

Welcome
Resource Links
Learning Objectives
Competencies
Welcome

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Resource Links

Lesson Videos

https://teachlink.online/Plan-Reading-Lesson-1

https://teachlink.online/Plan-reading-Lesson-2

https://teachlink.online/Plan-reading-lesson-3

Presentation Slides

https://teachlink.online/Plan-reading-presentation

Vocabulary

https://teachlink.online/Plan-reading-Vocabulary

Knowledge Review

https://teachlink.online/Plan-reading-quiz

https://teachlink.online/Plan-reading-quiz-answers

Skills Exercise

https://teachlink.online/Plan-reading-exercise-student-review

https://teachlink.online/Plan-reading-Skills-Exercise

https://teachlink.online/Plan-reading-Skills-Exercise-Answers

https://teachlink.online/Jasper-Plan-Set

Learning Objectives

Intro to Plan Reading

This lesson explains the basic elements of print reading and emphasizes prints as a fundamental set of instructions with which a building is constructed.
Different aspects of prints will be covered that will allow students to begin to interpret any set of plans.
An actual set of prints should accompany this lesson to allow students the experience to apply this basic print reading knowledge firsthand.

Students will be able to identify elements of basic plan reading including

Various common symbols and abbreviations
Different common views
Dimensions and dimension lines
Notes, legends, and title blocks
Students will learn to identify the layout and basic differences between the two types of plans:
- Architectural
- Structural
Students will be able to identify different views common to a set of plans including:
- Plan view
- Elevation view
- Section view
- Floorplan view

Competencies

4.1 Demonstrate the ability to navigate a standard set of construction documents	4.1.K1 Demonstrate knowledge of the contents in a typical set of residential and light commercial construction plans
4.2 Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret various print views and plan types	4.2.K1 Demonstrate knowledge of different views, including plan view, elevation view, and section view
4.3 Demonstrate ability to identify basic elements of drawings and their purpose	4.3.K1 Demonstrate knowledge of various lines, dimensions, symbols, notes, abbreviations, and schedules