COURSE OVERVIEW:

The ability to accurately interpret electrical blueprints is the fundamental skill that bridges the gap between engineering concepts and physical installation. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the visual language of the electrical industry, focusing on the standardized symbols and notations used in modern construction and industrial projects. Participants will explore the logic behind the arrangement of schematics and layouts, ensuring they can navigate complex multi-page document sets with precision and confidence.

The scope of this training addresses the wide variety of drawings encountered in professional practice, including site plans, floor layouts, and detailed assembly drawings. It covers the technical nuances of scale, dimensioning, and the hierarchy of information presented in title blocks and schedules. The curriculum provides a systematic framework for tracking circuits from the main service entrance down to the final branch device, providing a clear understanding of the interconnected nature of power and control systems within a building.

Coverage includes the interpretation of standardized legends and the application of international drafting codes to ensure compliance and safety. Attendees will learn to extract critical data such as conductor sizes, conduit types, and equipment ratings directly from the blueprints to facilitate accurate material estimation and installation. By combining theoretical symbol analysis with practical document review, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to execute electrical projects with minimal errors and maximum efficiency.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Identify and define standardized electrical symbols and abbreviations used globally.
• Interpret various drawing types, including one-line diagrams and floor plans.
• Decipher the information contained within title blocks and revision clouds.
• Navigate and cross-reference multi-page electrical drawing sets effectively.
• Utilize drawing scales and dimensions to determine physical equipment placement.
• Trace the path of a circuit from the distribution panel to the final load.
• Extract conductor and conduit specifications from specialized schedules.
• Identify mechanical and structural interfaces on electrical site plans.
• Apply blueprint data to perform accurate material take-offs and cost estimates.
• Verify field installations against the approved "As-Built" documentation.
• Recognize safety-critical notations and hazardous area markings on drawings.
• Communicate effectively with engineers and architects using technical terminology.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Junior Electricians, Maintenance Technicians, Project Estimators, and Construction Supervisors who require a professional grasp of electrical documentation.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.