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READING ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

Learn to read architectural drawings so you can manage the work and open up career opportunities.

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Reading Architectural Drawings

OVERVIEW

ABOUT THE COURSE

Reading drawings is a core skill for anyone working in construction. This course teaches you to read an architectural drawing set from start to finish: how the set is organised, symbols and conventions, plans, elevations, sections, details, plus basic structural and MEP drawings. Afterwards you can check drawings yourself, spot conflicts and talk confidently with architects, contractors and supervisors.

WHO IT IS FOR

THIS COURSE IS FOR

  • Beginning architecture, construction and interior students.
  • Junior drafters and new design-office staff.
  • Owners and clients who want to check their design drawings.
  • Material and furniture sales staff who read drawings to prepare quotes.

OUTCOMES

AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL

01

Understand how a drawing set is organised and how to navigate it.

02

Read symbols, line types, scales and dimensions correctly.

03

Read plans, elevations and sections and relate them to each other.

04

Understand common construction details.

05

Read structural and MEP drawings at a basic level.

06

Spot conflicts between drawings before construction.

CURRICULUM

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Module 1 The drawing set
  • Design stages
  • What a drawing set contains
  • Title blocks, drawing numbers and scales
Module 2 Symbols and conventions
  • Line types and material symbols
  • Grids, levels, section and detail markers
  • Reading dimensions
Module 3 Plans
  • Floor plans
  • Ceiling and flooring plans
  • Furniture layout plans
Module 4 Elevations and sections
  • Reading levels
  • Facade finishes
  • Relating sections to plans
Module 5 Construction details
  • Stairs and railings
  • Doors and windows
  • Bathrooms and waterproofing
Module 6 Basic structure and MEP
  • Foundation, column, beam and slab drawings
  • Electrical drawings
  • Plumbing and drainage drawings
Module 7 Using it at work
  • Checking conflicts between drawings
  • Rough quantity take-off
  • Working with contractors and supervisors

WHAT IS INCLUDED

YOU GET

  • Live online sessions with the instructor on the course schedule.
  • Lifetime replay of the lesson videos in My Account > My courses.
  • A sample drawing set to practise reading during and after the course.

FEE

ENROLL

Reading Architectural Drawings

$40

One-time payment · Lifetime video replay

Early enrollment: we email you the start date and schedule.

ENROLL NOW

FAQ

BEFORE YOU ENROLL

Can I follow without an architecture background?

Yes. The course starts from basic symbols and conventions and needs no prior technical knowledge.

Do I need any software?

Not required. You only need to open PDF files. AutoCAD makes viewing DWG files easier.

How do the online classes work?

Sessions run live online on each course schedule. The class link is in My courses in your account.

Can I watch the lessons again?

Yes. Lesson videos are added to your account and you can replay them for life.

How do I pay and get my account?

Pay by QR bank transfer (confirmed automatically) or PayPal. We create an account for your email and send a link to set your password.