PLMB 040E - Plan Reading and Isometric Drawing Fundamentals

Prerequisite:Enrollment restricted to State Indentured Plumbers Union Apprentices, PLMB 040C

This course is designed to meet the needs of indentured apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the plumbing industry. This is an introduction on how to read building plans and how to interpret those drawings along with how to draw an isometric drawing which is a very effective tool in communicating the desired result of the piping installation. The importance and meanings of the symbols and lines, how to locate specific details, and make drawings to scale dimensions are discussed. Students are required to complete a series of isometric drawing exercises as well as assignments that cover symbol identification and locating specific equipment.