MEP Blueprint Reading (Self-Paced)

100% online training with expert live support

Build the confidence to read and understand MEP blueprints with clarity. Develop hands-on skills in interpreting mechanical HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems used in real construction projects.

Offered by our affiliate school, Virtual Design & Construction Institute

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This course includes

  • 20 hours of project-based training from experts
  • 53 training videos
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Credits: 3 CEUs

This course offers a thorough introduction to reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing MEP blueprints. You’ll learn how to confidently work through HVAC layouts, power and lighting plans, and plumbing schematics, building a clear understanding of how these systems come together in construction documents. By the end, you’ll be ready to apply what you’ve learned to real world building and design projects.

Throughout the program, you’ll strengthen practical blueprint reading skills across all major MEP areas. That includes interpreting mechanical drawings such as air distribution and hydronic piping plans, reviewing electrical layouts with a focus on power and lighting systems, and breaking down plumbing drawings that cover domestic water, sanitary, and storm systems.

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Video Training Preview

Lesson 1: MEP Systems Fundamentals
Lesson 2: Mechanical Blueprint Reading Basics
Lesson 3: HVAC Systems & Air Distribution Plans
Lesson 4: Electrical & Lighting Blueprint Reading
Lesson 5: Plumbing Systems & Riser Diagrams

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