BLUEPRINT READING FOR WELDERS
Online Application
Welcome to the Blueprint Reading for Welders course! This 14-hour course is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to accurately interpret and utilize blueprints in your welding projects. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced welder looking to enhance your skills, this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in your field.
Course Objectives:
- Understanding Blueprint Basics: Learn the fundamental components of blueprints, including symbols, lines, and dimensions.
- Interpreting Welding Symbols: Gain proficiency in reading and understanding various welding symbols and their applications.
- Applying Blueprint Information: Develop the ability to translate blueprint details into practical welding tasks, ensuring precision and quality.
- Enhancing Communication Skills: Improve your ability to communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and other professionals using blueprint language.
- Ensuring Safety and Compliance: Understand the importance of following blueprint specifications to maintain safety standards and industry compliance.
Course Structure:
- Module 1: Introduction to Blueprints: Explore the basics of blueprint reading, including common symbols and terminology.
- Module 2: Welding Symbols and Specifications: Dive into the specifics of welding symbols and how they guide your work.
- Module 3: Practical Application: Hands-on exercises to practice interpreting and applying blueprint information in real-world scenarios.
- Module 4: Advanced Techniques: Learn advanced blueprint reading techniques for complex projects.
- Module 5: Safety and Quality Control: Focus on the importance of safety and quality in welding, guided by blueprint specifications.
By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in blueprint reading, enabling you to perform your welding tasks with greater accuracy, efficiency, and confidence. Let’s get started on this journey to mastering blueprint reading!
Course Info
Cost: $300
Hours: 14 hours
Times: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Days: Wed, Thur
May 7, 8, 14, 15, 2025
Certificates of Completion are issued to participants completing a minimum of 80% of the course.
Acceptable Forms of Payment
Personal Pay: Credit/Debit (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), Money Order, Cash
Company Pay: Company credit card or Company check
Checks should be made out to DCTS ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION and mailed to 6001 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109 or call (717) 652-3170 ext. 7902 to make payment by credit card.
Space is limited so sign up early to confirm your seat.
Registration and fee deadline is one week prior to the first class. Individuals are not considered registered with DCTS until payment is made and a completed application is submitted to the Adult & Continuing Education Office. Please call the office at 717-652-3170 ext. 7902 to make your payment.
Adult learners must be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
Due to safety considerations, no one under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be permitted to attend class or be on the premises of Dauphin County Technical School property. It is the discretion of the instructor in making any and all determination and identification of individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This may include prescription drugs if, in the opinion of the instructor the drugs impair the judgment of the participant. Copies of the DCTS Use of Tobacco Policy #222 and Drug and Alcohol Policy #227 are listed below.
*Your signature is required on the registration form to indicate that you have read, understand, and will abide by these policies.