Title: Interpret scale.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Reading Blueprints

Interpretation should be made for a variety of scales and be performed measure-to-scale and scale-to-measurement.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What factors determine the scale used on a drawing?
- How many scales are on the scale rule?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Four (27104-13): Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout

Module Four (27104-13) describes the information contained in construction drawings, including foundation, floor, and other plan view drawings, as well as how to read them. It also describes how to interpret schedules and specifications, and how to use the 3-4-5 rule to square buildings.

NCCER Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, 2015

00105-15 Introduction to Construction Drawings

Module Five (00105-15) provides trainees with the information and skills needed to read and understand construction drawings. This module includes a set of four oversize drawings, which is included as an Appendix in the Trainee Guide. The drawings are also available for download from www.nccerirc.com.