Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Industrial Mechanic
(Millwright)
- How to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings
- How to inspect and examine machinery and equipment for irregularities and malfunctions
- How to install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators
- How to maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls
- How to clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
Millwrights are systematic fixers whose expertise covers a wide range of tasks. In fact, their work borrows from many other trades—electricians, plumbers, machinists and mechanics—all rolled into one.
As a Millwright, you’ll install, repair, and maintain a huge range of machinery.
This will require a mechanical aptitude, as well as a knack for working with machinery and troubleshooting. You’ll be highly adaptable, learning the skills to work on specialized machines.
Whether working on a broken conveyor belt or repairing a ski lift, you’ll enjoy the diversity of your job.
28.00
4.00
Training Hours
6360
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Technical Training
The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider.
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Program Information and Resources
Program Information and Resources
Exam Information and Resources
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Program and Exam Updates
July 2022: Transition Update (Current/pre-harmonized program closes)
November 2017: Transition Plan
July 2022: OPSN 2022 013 (Harmonized Level 3 SLE launch)
Challenge the Certification Exam
Challenge the Certification Exam
If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program.
If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level.
Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.
Online Application
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Declaration Forms Instructions
A section-by-section guide on how to complete the declaration forms
Employer Declaration
A form for your employer to document and attest to your work experience
Statutory Declaration
A form for you to document and attest to your work experience from self-employment or because a direct supervisor cannot be contacted
- Equipment installation and maintenance
- Cutting, fitting and fabricating
- Electricity and electronics theory
- Use of specialized tools and equipment
- Knowledge of lubricants, seals, bearings, power transmissions, compressors, and pumps
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