APR 216C - Millwright Drafting

Registered Apprentice with the Jackson County Millwrights JATC.

Course Description: A one-term course that will supplement on-the-job training with technical training required for trade comprehension, applications, and practices. The course introduces the apprentices to basic mechanical drafting techniques. Topics include mathematical calculations used to determine circular, linear, area and volume measurements, drafting terminology, characteristics of various types of drawings, drafting symbols and blueprint interpretation.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Operate a calculator using standard operating procedures.
• CLO#2: Calculate circular, linear, area and volume measurements in inches and metric. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
• CLO#3: Explain differing characteristics of drawing types using drawing terms and blueprints.
• CLO#4: Explain the meaning and purpose of basic symbols found on schematics and blue prints when replicating part fabrication and troubleshooting.
• CLO#5: Locate faults/errors in schematic drawings, give examples and make revisions to allow troubleshooting to proceed.