CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS

972-574-5200
Category Name:
Drawing & Blueprint Reading

 

Courses For This Category

 

 Basic Commercial Blueprint Reading
 Electrical Blueprint Reading
 Introduction to BIM - Fundamentals
 
Scheduled Courses
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Basic Commercial Blueprint Reading Quintana M E 5:30 PM 8:30 PM 9/22/2025 11/24/2025
Basic Commercial Blueprint Reading CEF M E 5:30 PM 8:30 PM 9/22/2025 11/24/2025
Electrical Blueprint Reading Collard R E 4:30 PM 8:30 PM 9/25/2025 12/18/2025
         
 
Legend: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, DFWEC=DFW Education Center, NLC=North Lake College Main Campus, Online=Web Based Course
 
Course Details
 
Basic Commercial Blueprint Reading
Type of Class: Short Term
 
10 Sessions/30 Hours

Prerequisite: None Required This course is designed for office, field and professional support staff. Topics include: Evolution of the Construction Project; The Development of the Drawings & Specifications; Background Principles (Cracking the Code); Drawing Types Used in All Categories of Drawings; Reading Drawings for Information; Overview of Architectural & MEP Drawings; and Specifications.
PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $650.00
MATERIALS:
Specification, Memory Stick North Lake Campus (North)
$20.00 - Purchase Required
Blueprints North Lake (North Campus) Half Size
$18.00 - Purchase Required
Print & Specification Reading for Construction
$108.00 - Purchase Required
Ruler, Architect
$16.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Basic Commercial Blueprint Reading Quintana M E 5:30 PM 8:30 PM 9/22/2025 11/24/2025
Basic Commercial Blueprint Reading CEF M E 5:30 PM 8:30 PM 9/22/2025 11/24/2025
 
 
Electrical Blueprint Reading
Type of Class: Semester
 
12 Sessions/48 Hours

Prerequisite: None Required.
Students will read and understand electrical drawings and specifications; learn to interface with other trade contractors’ drawings to avoid installation conflicts; review architectural drawings, details and drawings and elevation drawings as they apply to installation of electrical items.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $810.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Previously Purchased
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Electrical Blueprint Reading Collard R E 4:30 PM 8:30 PM 9/25/2025 12/18/2025
 
 
Introduction to BIM - Fundamentals
Type of Class: Semester
 
12 Sessions/48 Hours

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of creating and managing 3D building data during its development. BIM is a complex multiphase process that gathers input from team members to model the components and tools that will be used during the construction process to create a unique perspective of the building process.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **