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Miniskills Blueprint Reading & Shop Math Applications
with John Dahlgren

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Training Details: March 14th, 2025 | 8am - 4:30pm
*Class Held In-Person*
Understanding blueprints and applying shop math are essential skills in industrial and manufacturing settings. This training introduces fundamental blueprint reading concepts, including projections, title blocks, dimensioning, and specialty drawings, along with key shop math calculations such as perimeter, area, volume, time-based equations, and rate calculations. A combination of online learning and hands-on activities ensures practical application of these concepts.
Learning Objectives:
- Interpret blueprints accurately, including title blocks, notes, and dimensioning.
- Apply shop math formulas for perimeter, area, volume, and time-based calculations.
- Analyze electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID schematics to understand system components.
Why This Matters to You:
- Improve accuracy in reading and applying blueprints for industrial tasks.
- Enhance problem-solving skills with essential shop math applications.
- Increase efficiency and precision in machine operations and maintenance.
Ready to strengthen your blueprint reading and shop math skills? Enroll today to gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant expertise!
John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience and teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs. He specializes in workforce training, industrial blueprint reading, and advanced manufacturing skills. With a background in manufacturing, construction, and small business management, John is also a certified OSHA Outreach Trainer and an expert in lean methodologies such as 5S and Kaizen.
NOTE: Calculator REQUIRED for math & this training is different from our Construction Print Reading training.
*Course length may vary based on number of trainees, online content completion and comprehension.
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