This module aims to provide delegates with the essential knowledge and skills needed to interpret architectural drawings, read to scale, and review basic housing adaptation/design proposals for their accessibility. The course is live and interactive and led by a highly experienced trainer. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, DELEGATES SHOULD

• • Understand the difference between plan views, sections and elevations 

• • Be able to interpret common architectural conventions and symbols used on drawings e.g. for switches, sockets, lighting, appliances, break lines, steps, spot levels and so on.

• • Be familiar with key drawing features such as title blocks, north arrows & scale bars

• • Understand how to use a scale rule

• • Be able to discuss some common terminology used on plans and specifications

• • Be familiar with common hatching used on drawings e.g. for brickwork, partition walls and insulation

• • Have discussed how to manage drawings received electronically (i.e. pdfs received via email)

• • Have experience of reviewing one or more housing adaptation or design proposals within a group setting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• • Electronic handouts (PDFs) provided

• • Digital Attendance Certificate issued

• • Our online courses are interactive and typically include some or all of the following: presentations, case studies, desktop exercises, demonstration videos, discussions, breakout rooms and Q&As with trainers.