Work Documents

This badge certifies that the learner has developed a foundational understanding of work documents and dimensional drawings used in manufacturing. The series introduces blueprint basics, dimensions, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and assembly drawings. Learners also gain practical skills in reading work orders and optional an optional CNC setup/tooling sheets, enabling them to interpret and apply technical documentation effectively in the workplace.

Issued on 26 Feb 2026 by

Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium

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Issuer

Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium

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EMC is a unique Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping manufacturers grow and become more competitive. Our education, training and development programs build excellence at all levels and every stage of a career.

Criteria

Learner has successfully completed a self-directed learning path designed to build awareness and understanding of the role of dimensional drawings and work documents in manufacturing.

Series includes:

Blueprint Basics
Parts of a Drawing
Understanding Dimensions
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Reading Blueprint Dimensions
Assembly Drawings
Work Orders
Tool Setup Sheets (optional)

Learning outcomes:

Working knowledge of reading 2D and 3D component blueprints
Working knowledge of reading drawing title blocks
Working knowledge of GD&T
Working knowledge of Stack up Tolerance
Working knowledge of reading assembly drawings
Working knowledge of reading work orders
Working knowledge of CNC setup/tooling sheets (optional)

Assessment:

This is a self-paced series includes with several checkpoints for formative assessment. Responses are automatically assessed. Multiple attempts are permitted.

Estimated effort time: 4 hours

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