Title: Read blueprints and plans.
Course: Masonry II (17008-II) > Section: Preparing the Building Site

Reading includes

- identifying symbols
- identifying lines for wall layout
- interpreting notes
- reading scale.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are blueprints important?
- What are some of the symbols associated with blueprints?
- How does one properly interpret a quarter-inch scale?

NCCER Masonry Standards

Level One, Module Four (28103-13): Measurements, Drawings, and Specifications

This module provides a review of the calculation of distances and areas common in masonry work, describes the information found on residential construction drawings, and reviews the role of specifications, standards, and codes.