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Print Reading for Industry
This Print Reading Training course teaches participants how to read and interpret engineering drawings used throughout manufacturing and industry. Students develop the skills needed to visualize part geometry, understand dimensions and tolerances, interpret symbols and notes, and apply print information to production, inspection, quality, purchasing, and engineering activities. Available in-person, virtual live, online self-paced, or customized team training.
Course Delivery: In-Person Training, Virtual Live Training, Online Self-Paced, Training for Teams
In-Person Training
Virtual Live Training
Online Self-Paced
Training for Teams
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In-Person Training
Our In-Person Print Reading Training classes are conducted by experienced subject matter experts at designated training locations and provide a highly interactive learning experience through instructor-led discussion, practical examples, and classroom exercises.
Target Audience
This Print Reading Training course is designed for production personnel, inspectors, quality technicians, quality engineers, supervisors, group leaders, machinists, manufacturing engineers, estimators, purchasing personnel, and set-up personnel. It is also beneficial for anyone who works with engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation or needs to improve their ability to read and interpret industrial prints. The course is appropriate for both new and experienced professionals seeking a stronger understanding of engineering drawing interpretation and manufacturing print requirements.
Prerequisites
No prior drafting, engineering drawing, or print reading experience is required.
Course Objectives
This Print Reading Training course teaches participants how to read and interpret engineering drawings used throughout manufacturing and industry. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of engineering drawings as a communication tool within manufacturing organizations.
- Develop visualization and interpretation skills used to understand part geometry from engineering drawings.
- Recognize drawing conventions, line types, symbols, and terminology used on manufacturing prints.
- Interpret multiview drawings, auxiliary views, and section views.
- Understand title blocks, revision history systems, drawing notes, and lists of materials.
- Interpret dimensions, tolerances, machining specifications, and surface finish requirements.
- Recognize common thread and fastener designations.
- Understand the fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Interpret detail drawings, assembly drawings, and related manufacturing documentation.
Benefits
Participants who complete this Print Reading Training course will gain greater confidence when working with engineering drawings in manufacturing environments. The course helps improve communication between production, quality, engineering, purchasing, and inspection functions while reducing drawing interpretation errors and improving understanding of manufacturing requirements.
Benefits include:
- Improved ability to visualize and interpret part geometry from engineering drawings.
- Better understanding of dimensions, tolerances, symbols, notes, and specifications.
- Increased confidence when working with manufacturing prints and technical documentation.
- Stronger foundation for quality, inspection, machining, manufacturing, and engineering responsibilities.
- Introduction to fundamental GD&T concepts and industry drawing standards.
- Enhanced ability to communicate effectively using the language of engineering drawings.
Print Reading Training Agenda
PRINTS: THE LANGUAGE OF INDUSTRY
- Importance of Engineering Drawings
- Visualization and Interpretation Concepts
- Drawing Standards and Conventions
- Print Sheet Sizes and Drawing Formats
- Engineering Drawing Standards
DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
- The Alphabet of Lines
- Geometric Concepts
- Multiview Drawings
- Auxiliary Views
- Section Views
DRAWING INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION
- Title Blocks
- Revision History Systems
- Drawing Notes
- Lists of Materials
DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING
- Dimensioning Concepts
- Tolerancing Fundamentals
- Types of Fits
- Introduction to GD&T
MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS
- Threads and Fasteners
- Machining Specifications
- Surface Finish Requirements
- Drawing Callouts
INDUSTRIAL DRAWING TYPES
- Detail Drawings
- Assembly Drawings
- Detail Assembly Drawings
- Pictorial Drawings and CAD-Generated Views
Training Time: 16 Hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 1.6
Training Time: 16 hours
Virtual Live Training
Our Virtual Live Print Reading Training classes are conducted online by experienced subject matter experts in an interactive instructor-led format delivered through a virtual training platform. Participants receive the same comprehensive course content as our in-person training while benefiting from the convenience of attending from their home or workplace.
Target Audience
This Print Reading Training course is designed for production personnel, inspectors, quality technicians, quality engineers, supervisors, group leaders, machinists, manufacturing engineers, estimators, purchasing personnel, and set-up personnel. It is also beneficial for anyone who works with engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation or needs to improve their ability to read and interpret industrial prints. The course is appropriate for both new and experienced professionals seeking a stronger understanding of engineering drawing interpretation and manufacturing print requirements.
Prerequisites
No prior drafting, engineering drawing, or print reading experience is required.
Course Objectives
This Print Reading Training course teaches participants how to read and interpret engineering drawings used throughout manufacturing and industry. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of engineering drawings as a communication tool within manufacturing organizations.
- Develop visualization and interpretation skills used to understand part geometry from engineering drawings.
- Recognize drawing conventions, line types, symbols, and terminology used on manufacturing prints.
- Interpret multiview drawings, auxiliary views, and section views.
- Understand title blocks, revision history systems, drawing notes, and lists of materials.
- Interpret dimensions, tolerances, machining specifications, and surface finish requirements.
- Recognize common thread and fastener designations.
- Understand the fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Interpret detail drawings, assembly drawings, and related manufacturing documentation.
Benefits
Participants who complete this Virtual Print Reading Training course will gain greater confidence when working with engineering drawings in manufacturing environments. The course helps improve communication between production, quality, engineering, purchasing, and inspection functions while reducing drawing interpretation errors and improving understanding of manufacturing requirements.
Benefits include:
- Improved ability to visualize and interpret part geometry from engineering drawings.
- Better understanding of dimensions, tolerances, symbols, notes, and specifications.
- Increased confidence when working with manufacturing prints and technical documentation.
- Stronger foundation for quality, inspection, machining, manufacturing, and engineering responsibilities.
- Introduction to fundamental GD&T concepts and industry drawing standards.
- Enhanced ability to communicate effectively using the language of engineering drawings.
Print Reading Training Agenda
PRINTS: THE LANGUAGE OF INDUSTRY
- Importance of Engineering Drawings
- Visualization and Interpretation Concepts
- Drawing Standards and Conventions
- Print Sheet Sizes and Drawing Formats
- Engineering Drawing Standards
DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
- The Alphabet of Lines
- Geometric Concepts
- Multiview Drawings
- Auxiliary Views
- Section Views
DRAWING INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION
- Title Blocks
- Revision History Systems
- Drawing Notes
- Lists of Materials
DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING
- Dimensioning Concepts
- Tolerancing Fundamentals
- Types of Fits
- Introduction to GD&T
MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS
- Threads and Fasteners
- Machining Specifications
- Surface Finish Requirements
- Drawing Callouts
INDUSTRIAL DRAWING TYPES
- Detail Drawings
- Assembly Drawings
- Detail Assembly Drawings
- Pictorial Drawings and CAD-Generated Views
Training Time: 16 hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 1.6
Online Self-Paced
Our Online Self-Paced Print Reading Training course allows participants to learn on their own schedule through structured online modules, knowledge checks, and quizzes. Available 24/7 through our secure online training portal, this course provides a flexible and convenient way to develop engineering drawing interpretation skills from virtually any location.
Participants progress through a series of self-paced learning modules covering print reading fundamentals, engineering drawing interpretation, dimensioning and tolerancing, machining specifications, introductory GD&T concepts, and industrial drawing types. The course combines visual examples, practical explanations, and self-assessment activities to reinforce learning and improve retention. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate documenting course completion and contact hours.
Target Audience
This Print Reading Training course is designed for production personnel, inspectors, quality technicians, quality engineers, supervisors, group leaders, machinists, manufacturing engineers, estimators, purchasing personnel, and set-up personnel. It is also beneficial for anyone who works with engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation or needs to improve their ability to read and interpret industrial prints. The course is appropriate for both new and experienced professionals seeking a stronger understanding of engineering drawing interpretation and manufacturing print requirements.
Prerequisites
No prior drafting, engineering drawing, or print reading experience is required.
Course Objectives
This Online Self-Paced Print Reading Training course teaches participants how to read and interpret engineering drawings used throughout manufacturing and industry. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of engineering drawings as a communication tool within manufacturing organizations.
- Develop visualization and interpretation skills used to understand part geometry from engineering drawings.
- Recognize drawing conventions, line types, symbols, and terminology used on manufacturing prints.
- Interpret multiview drawings, auxiliary views, and section views.
- Understand title blocks, revision history systems, drawing notes, and lists of materials.
- Interpret dimensions, tolerances, machining specifications, and surface finish requirements.
- Recognize common thread and fastener designations.
- Understand the fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Interpret detail drawings, assembly drawings, and related manufacturing documentation.
Benefits
Participants who complete this Online Self-Paced Print Reading Training course will gain greater confidence when working with engineering drawings in manufacturing environments while enjoying the flexibility of learning at their own pace.
Benefits include:
- 24/7 online access during the subscription period.
- Ability to learn on your own schedule and review material as needed.
- Improved ability to visualize and interpret part geometry from engineering drawings.
- Better understanding of dimensions, tolerances, symbols, notes, and specifications.
- Increased confidence when working with manufacturing prints and technical documentation.
- Stronger foundation for quality, inspection, machining, manufacturing, and engineering responsibilities.
- Introduction to fundamental GD&T concepts and industry drawing standards.
- Knowledge checks and quizzes that reinforce learning throughout the course.
Print Reading Training Agenda
MODULE 1: PRINTS – THE LANGUAGE OF INDUSTRY
- Importance of Engineering Drawings
- Visualization and Interpretation
- Engineering Drawing Standards
- Drawing Formats and Print Care
- CAD and Modern Manufacturing Documentation
MODULE 2: THE ALPHABET OF LINES
- Visible Lines
- Hidden Lines
- Center Lines
- Dimension and Extension Lines
- Cutting Plane, Section, Break, and Phantom Lines
MODULE 3: GEOMETRIC CONCEPTS AND MULTIVIEW DRAWINGS
- Geometric Terminology
- Orthographic Projection
- Multiview Drawings
- Visualization Techniques
- First and Third Angle Projection
MODULE 4: TITLE BLOCKS AND DRAWING DOCUMENTATION
- Title Blocks
- Drawing Notes
- Lists of Materials
- Revision Systems
- Drawing Information and Specifications
MODULE 5: AUXILIARY AND SECTION VIEWS
- Auxiliary Views
- Section View Types
- Visualization of Internal Features
- Drawing Conventions
MODULE 6: THREADS AND FASTENERS
- Thread Terminology
- Thread Forms and Classes
- Metric and Inch Thread Designations
- Thread Callouts
MODULE 7: DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING
- Dimensioning Methods
- Reference Dimensions
- Tolerance Types
- Fits and Allowances
MODULE 8: MACHINING SPECIFICATIONS AND SURFACE QUALITY
- Machining Terminology
- Hole Specifications
- Countersinks and Counterbores
- Surface Finish Symbols
- Manufacturing Callouts
MODULE 9: INTRODUCTION TO GD&T
- GD&T Fundamentals
- Datums and Datum Reference Frames
- Feature Control Frames
- Common GD&T Characteristics
MODULE 10: DETAIL AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
- Detail Drawings
- Assembly Drawings
- Exploded Views
- Pictorial and CAD-Generated Drawings
Subscription Length: 60 days
Estimated Number of Student Hours: 10 hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 1.0
This class license is sold on a single user basis. Within two business days from registration, each registrant will be emailed a unique username and password to access the course material through our secure online training portal. Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate for course contact hours.
Need to purchase multiple seats for Online Self-Paced courses?
Please contact us for multiple-seat discount options before making your purchase.
Training for Teams
Training for Teams provides customized Print Reading Training for your organization’s employees in either a virtual live format or in-person at your facility. Course content may be delivered as presented or tailored to address your products, drawings, industry requirements, and workforce development objectives.
This training is ideal for organizations seeking to improve engineering drawing interpretation skills across production, quality, inspection, engineering, machining, maintenance, purchasing, or supervisory personnel. Customized team training helps establish a common understanding of manufacturing prints, improve communication between departments, reduce interpretation errors, and support more consistent application of engineering drawing requirements throughout the organization.
QCTS can adapt examples, exercises, and discussion topics to reflect your organization’s products, manufacturing processes, and technical documentation.
Benefits of Team Training
- Consistent print reading practices across departments
- Training tailored to your organization’s needs
- Flexible delivery at your facility or virtually
- Reduced travel costs and scheduling disruptions
- Opportunity to incorporate company-specific examples and drawings
Contact QCTS to discuss your training goals and receive a customized proposal for your team!
After completing this Print Reading Training course, many participants continue their learning with our GD&T Fundamentals Training course to develop a deeper understanding of engineering drawing interpretation, datums, tolerances, and geometric controls.
Reviews
Here’s what students have had to say about this Print Reading training:
“The most enjoyable learning experience class ever.” – Randall, Florida
“Managed to cover a lot of information in a short time period and still retain good comprehension.” – Akeia, TN
“I thought I was good with blueprint interpretation, but found out I was not as good as I thought. I really learned a lot.” – Nancy, California
“Interesting. Anyone who touches a print should have this class.” – Lavonne, Minnesota
“Very pleasant setting, valuable information, instructor was very knowledgeable of the material being taught and was attentive of our understanding.” – Daniel, Minnesota
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