- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides an introduction to the relationships between construction drawings and building construction. The course goal is to enable students to read and interpret construction drawings, including Floor Plans, Roof Plans, Elevations, Building Sections, Framing Plans and Construction Details. Students will be able to understand the relationship and interdependencies of all drawings represented in contract documents. They will also become familiar with abbreviations, symbols and materials used in construction blueprints.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$575.49
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe project delivery process, parties involved and their roles.
- Explain the principles, purpose & contents of the Construction Contract Document.
- Identify types of drawings comprising a set of contract documents and understand their relationships.
- Properly interpret Industry standards as they relate to symbols, abbreviations, schedules and drawing cross-references.
- Identify components of various types of structural framing systems.
- Identify components of various types of foundation systems.
- Interpret building sections drawings and apply appropriate material patterns.
- Properly organize multi-view drawings.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Blueprint Reading (ASCT 1015) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Structural Option)
Certificate Full-time
- Construction Drawings
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of ASCT 1015 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 88467
Dates
Jan 06 - Feb 05 Loading
- CRN 88467
- $575.49 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Feb 05 | Tue, Thu | 15:30 - 18:30 | Online |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Department Contact: Samaneh Hashemi, Ph.D., P.Eng. Department Head 604-412-7473 Samaneh_Hashemi@bcit.ca Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Please go to LEARNING HUB (learn.bcit.ca) for class information and live online class lectures - held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30pm to 6:30pm. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2026 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2025.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.