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Program description
This 720-hour program, consisting of three 240-hour levels, is designed to provide the apprentice with theoretical knowledge of all aspects of the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) trade as well as practical training necessary to complement the apprentice's on-the-job training experience. Completion of this program, confers the graduate an Ontario College Certificate titled Manufacturing Techniques - Millwright Apprenticeship.
Program details
Fees & payment
- Fees are set by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as per the Offer of Classroom Training.
- Books, safety equipment, tools, and parking fees are additional. For details, visit Orientation & support.
- Applicants are registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Awards & scholarships
Many program-specific awards are administered by individual programs. Students should speak to their faculty or program coordinators about additional awards available in their program specific areas.
Courses
Level 1
Course details
Drawings And Schematics I
DRWG1480
Electrical I
ELEC1090
Rigging & Hoisting
MILL1330
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Trade Theory I
MILL1550
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Trade Practice I
MILL1560
Welding I
WELD1090
Level 2
Course details
Drawings And Schematics II
DRWG2050
Electrical II
ELEC2050
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Trade Theory I
MILL2170
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Trade Practice II
MILL2180
Welding & Fabrication II
WELD2000
Level 3
Course details
Electrical III
ELEC3090
Millwright Apprenticeship Examination Preparation Course
MILL0030
Fluid Power
MILL2051
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Trade Theory III
MILL3080
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Trade Science
MILL3090
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Trade Practice III
MILL3100
Welding And Fabrication III
WELD3190
Please note:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.
Program outcomes
- Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
- Contribute to the application of quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
- Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
- Support sustainability best practices in workplaces.
- Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
- Troubleshoot and solve standard mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
- Contribute to the interpretation and preparation of mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
- Perform routine technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
- Assist in manufacturing, assembling, maintaining and repairing mechanical components according to required specifications.
- Select, use and maintain machinery, tools and equipment for the installation, manufacturing and repair of basic mechanical components.
- Use computer applications (e.g. AutoCAD) to produce graphics, two dimensional drawings and other standard technical documents necessary for the installation, maintenance, repair, and manufacture of components and industrial equipment.
- Describe and safely use rigging equipment for the purpose of moving industrial machines.
- Identify, describe and perform diagnostic testing on various electrical and electronic components, circuits and devices.
- Where applicable, safely weld, braze, solder and cut to specifications.
- Identify, select, install and maintain metals, standard machine tools, fasteners, lubricants, cutting and non-cutting tools, transmission system components, industrial pumps, valves and piping, bearings and seals.
- Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
Program handbook
Program handbookGraduate opportunities
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics install, maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. This unit group includes industrial textile machinery mechanics and repairers. Construction millwrights are employed by millwrighting contractors. Millwrights are employed in most industries in Canada: oil and gas, mining, automation and robotics, hospitals, food industries, and manufacturing.
For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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