MEP Blueprint Reading Course Online
Learn to navigate and interpret MEP blueprints with confidence. Gain practical skills in understanding mechanical (HVAC), electrical, and plumbing systems for real-world construction and design projects.
Learn to navigate and interpret MEP blueprints with confidence. Gain practical skills in understanding mechanical (HVAC), electrical, and plumbing systems for real-world construction and design projects.
This is a comprehensive introduction to understanding and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) blueprints. This course equips you with the skills to confidently navigate MEP plans, including HVAC systems, power and lighting layouts, and plumbing schematics. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to apply your knowledge to real-world construction and design projects.
The course develops practical blueprint reading skills across all major MEP disciplines, teaching you how to interpret mechanical drawings such as air distribution and hydronic piping plans, analyze electrical blueprints with an emphasis on power and lighting layouts, and understand plumbing documents covering domestic, sanitary, and storm systems.
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This training will definitely help my career. I was able to show my supervisor and co-workers what the software programs have to offer and what I'm capable of when the time comes for creating that construction design team in the future. I was able to provide documentation to my employer that the money spent was well worth it. The training I received at VDCI will become an asset moving forward.
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This course is ideal for construction professionals, designers, and students who want to enhance their ability to read and interpret MEP blueprints. This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to work with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction plans confidently.
Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Options FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
This course is available for 30 days.
You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.
For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.
There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.
We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.
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The first installment is due one week before the first class. Subsequent installments are spread out evenly across the duration of the course.
| Installments | |
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| 10% non-refundable deposit | |
| $329.00 | Total You Pay |
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Luis has a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from the University of Southern California and over 10 years of professional AEC industry experience. He has made extensive use of AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit and Photoshop in his work, and is happiest when helping others achieve success. He’s an avid traveler who has run 10 marathons and enjoys reading, yoga, camping, volunteering and attending music festivals all over the world.
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David is the AEC Software Specialist at VDCI, with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and an Associate’s degree of science in Drafting and General Design from ITT Technical Institute. A San Diego native with over 12 years working in the Design Industry and construction industry, David brings his construction and design expertise to help all students achieve their goals in the field. Outside of his professional life, David loves attending concerts, festivals, playing his guitar and restoring and repairing all types of vehicles.
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David, the Chief Academic Officer, has a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Penn State University and an MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects. He has been teaching Autodesk programs for over 10 years and enjoys working and teaching in the architectural industry. In addition to working with the Autodesk suite, he has significant experience in 3D modeling, the Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and SketchUp. David enjoys spending his free time with his wife, biking, hanging out with his kids, and listening to audiobooks by the fire.
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