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2026-27 RCC Catalog 
    
2026-27 RCC Catalog
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APR 104A - Machinist Blueprint Reading


2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):  

Registered Apprentice with Rogue Industrial Advanced Manufacturing JATC.

Course Description: Introduces mechanical blueprints using multi-view projection, sectional views, auxiliary views, title blocks, and drawing formats which are the basis for all graphical communication in the manufacturing industry today. Knowledge of the techniques used on blueprints is necessary in the industry whenever descriptions of size, shape, and arrangement are used to produce, service, or sell a product.

Course Learning Outcomes:

  • CLO#1:  Identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of word definitions and their abbreviations for standard industry blueprints.
  • CLO#2: Demonstrate ability to derive missing linear and/or angular dimensional values on an industry standard blueprint.
  • CLO#3: Demonstrate competency of multi-view drawing techniques used on blueprints in industry where descriptions of size, shape, and arrangement are used to produce, service, or sell a product. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
  • CLO#4: Demonstrate a working knowledge of sectional and auxiliary views, which are the two common methods used to show hidden features, and/or surfaces that are at angles other than 90 degrees.
  • CLO#5: Demonstrate a working knowledge of various standard-drawing title block notes and drawing formats used in industry.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific calculator (Texas Instrument TI-36X is recommended), scratch paper for calculations, pen and pencils.

Course Meeting Hours Type: Lecture/Lab
Course meeting hours minimum: 40
Course meeting hours standard: 44
Course meeting hours maximum: 48

ACTI Code, Course Type
230 Career / Tech Apprenticeship



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