TCED 090 - Blueprint Reading for industry

    Recent Professors
    RiGarcia@riohondo.edu, ale@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24–40 students
    Credits
    Not published
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of TCED 090
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is for all students interested in pursuing certificates, degrees and careers related to manufacturing, welding, and drafting technologies. The course presents an introduction to the use of engineering documents or blueprints as used in industrial applications and focuses on interpreting and visualizing technical drawings in order to read and understand “The Language of Industry.” Principles of reading drawings, specifications, projection principles, working drawings, details, assemblies, and pictorial representations are examined and discussed. The course is also helpful for apprentices and employees in all areas of technology including planning, purchasing, machine trades, welding/fabrication, future engineers, and inspection.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:00pm–7:25pm, Wed 6:00pm–7:25pm, Thu 4:15pm–5:20pm, Thu 4:15pm–6:20pm