Blueprint Reading

WIOA Eligible

This program is designed to help workers develop the basic skills required for visualizing and interpreting industrial prints, skills which are essential to the success of any quality improvement or scrap reduction effort.

Details

Curriculum

Content Outline:

Total Manufacturing Prints
Basics of Manufacturing Prints
Reading of Manufacturing Prints
Lines and Views of Manufacturing Prints
Dimensions
Tolerances
Surface Texture
Threads
Fasteners
Machine Terms and Holes
Machining Requirements
GD&T
Types of Manufacturing Prints and CAD
Gears

Who Should Enroll

Anyone interested in developing these skills. No prior experience required.

Instructor

Mr. Jim Speck, P.E.

Jim Speck has provided technical training including Blueprint Reading to a wide range of industrial and commercial personnel. Jim is a licensed professional engineer in Connecticut and has held technical and management positions with the Holo-Krome Company, Crescent Manufacturing and the Johnson Gage Company. Jim is the author Mechanical Fastening, Joining and Assembly, 1st and 2nd editions. He completed an apprenticeship at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and holds degrees from Drexel University and the Hartford Graduate Center.

Location

Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, CT 06053
Elihu Burritt Library
Room 30204

Testimonials

“The course exceeds expectations for being only a three day course. I came out with a lot more knowledge than I anticipated!” Spring, 2026

“This class was very informative! It connected a lot of terms to things that I’ve done or used over the years in my career.” Summer, 2025

“The instructor was very knowledgeable, and you can tell he loves the subject!” Summer, 2025

“This course vas very beneficial and convenient!” Fall, 2024

“This was a great course to learn the basics of Blueprint Reading and understanding how to measure several attributes of parts!” Fall, 2024

“One of the best instructors I’ve ever had! This was an all-around great course!” Fall, 2024

“This was a great class with such a great instructor!” Fall, 2024

“The instructor has lots of experience, not only academic but on the shop floor as well. This experience helps him provide interesting real shop floor examples in his presentations!” Fall, 2024

“This course was a great way to get new people involved in the processes of manufacturing!” Fall, 2024

“Attending this course was extremely beneficial in furthering my education!” Fall, 2024

“The class was great and very helpful!” Spring, 2024

“This class was definitely well worth the time!” Spring, 2024

“Jim Speck is a great teacher and explains the material very well. I definitely recommend this course for anyone expanding their knowledge in manufacturing!” Spring, 2024

“For someone in a quality position without any background in it, this course helped me in building a foundation for a better understanding!” Spring, 2024

“Very good course and the instructor is very knowledgeable!” Spring, 2024

“I cannot recommend this course highly enough for new and old looking to master the manufacturing field!” Spring, 2024

“Jim Speck is a very experienced and knowledgeable instructor!” Fall, 2023

“Jim is very knowledgeable on various applications in blueprint reading, metal specifications, metal manufacturing, screw threads, and many other things. He is a great teacher as well!” Fall, 2023

“It helped a lot that the instructor has a lot of knowledge about every topic. Perfect instructor for this class!” Fall, 2023

“Great refresher to get caught up on some new standards!” Fall, 2023

“Jim is very knowledgeable and offers much real-world experience to advance your understanding of the materials presented!” Fall, 2023

“Jim keeps things interesting and responds to his classes.” Summer, 2023

“Everything was useful, everything is needed to be better at work!” Summer, 2023

“Learning from a PE who has worked in the field for decades was invaluable.” Spring, 2023

“Great course with real world knowledge!” Spring, 2023