This course takes participants through the stages of blueprint reading, including dimensions, elevation, drawing, specifications and schedules. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies.
Format: One day (8 hours) of in-class instruction
Ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading.
Chad Brechin, AScT, is the President of Integrity Design Studios Inc. He is a “Georgie” award winning designer and has been designing commercial, industrial and high end residential construction projects for over twenty years. He received his AScT in Building Science at BCIT and graduated with honours and an award resulting from a design competition. Chad joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC in January of 1995. He is an experienced trainer who has taught technical drafting and AutoCAD 3D (BIM) at a university level.
This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) for one (1) credit towards Gold Seal certification for in-class attendance.
This course has been approved by BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services (formerly Homeowners Protection Office) for seven and a half (7.5) points towards Continued Professional Development (CPD) for in-class attendance.
This course has been approved by Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) for seven and half (7.5) core units towards AIBC’s Continuing Education System
Fee Includes: Student manual, digital certificate upon completion, complimentary Wi-Fi access, lunch and free parking.
Cancellation & Substitution Policy: Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within 7 business days of the course, or non-attendance on the day. Transfer to another date is not accepted. Complimentary substitution of another member of your company is accepted.
If VRCA has to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, VRCA will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.