Plan Reading
This plan reading course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge needed to actively engage with the plan reading process. Learn how to correctly read and interpret plans associated with building, certification, construction and planning.
Reading and interpreting plans correctly safeguards against incorrect costing, quoting and certification - ensuring consistent, high quality outcomes. This plan reading course provides participants of all knowledge and experience levels with the skills to actively engage with plans used in local government and the building certification sector.
| Duration | One session (8 hours in total) |
| Dates | Class Code: PR4 Class Code: PR1 Class Code: PR2 Class Code: PR3 Class Code: PR4 |
| Time | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Venue | UTS City Campus |
| Cost | $698 (GST Free) |
This course is designed for anyone looking to develop their plan reading skills. Individuals currently building/renovating their home will find value in this course.
Course content
This plan reading course will cover the following topics:
- Interpreting plan scales.
- Understanding contours.
- Interpreting site plans, floor plans, elevation plans, section plans, etc.
- Subdivision plans and 88b instruments.
- Interpreting overshadowing diagrams.
- Reading specialised plans: engineering details; and bushfire plans.
Learning outcomes
At the completion of this plan reading course you will be able to:
- Read and interpret plans correctly. (Including: site plans, floor plans, evaluation plans, section plans, shadow diagrams, subdivision plans, and section 88b instruments)
- Resolve common industry problems surrounding plan reading.
- Analyse ‘scales’ and ‘contours’ on plans
Delivery style
This plan reading course will be delivered as an interactive workshop consisting of an instructor-led lecture, group and individual activities. This training approach allows participants to work through concepts introduced by the trainer in an application-focused teaching environment. Participants will challenge their understanding of the concepts and consider their application once back in their individual workplace.
Our face-to-face courses are delivered on UTS campus. Location details and teaching materials will be made available to participants prior to the course.
This course can be customised and delivered in-house. Find out more >
About the presenters
Stephen Krimmer is an Accredited Certifier and Senior Building Surveyor with over twenty years of local government experience, with a specific focus on development assessments, inspections and education. Stephen provides a variety of engaging training courses to assist both local government organisations and accredited certifiers across NSW.
Craig Squires is an Accredited Certifier with over twenty years experience in local government certification. As well as teaching short courses at UTS for almost 10 years, he has taught at TAFE and has lectured in undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Western Sydney University. Craig is the coordinator of the Certification and Fire Safety team at Penrith City Council.
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What others have said about this course
Knowledgeable presenters. An interactive environment with lots of questions and hands on reading plans. - Megan. L
Very informative and very well explained. The presenters were engaging and their knowledge made it easy to understand. Highly recommended. - Lisa. P
Contact us
Need more information? For all course related enquiries, including future dates or in-house training enquiries email us or call +61 (2) 9514 7884.
This short course is presented by the university's Institute for Public Policy and Governance. Learn more about the Institute's advisory and research services, local government postgraduate courses and professional learning and development programs.
