Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Foundation

The 24-week Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Foundation (pre-apprenticeship) program will give you the skills, knowledge and training you need to enter heavy industry sector and covers all the  competencies for Level 1 of the four level Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprenticeship program. The program includes classroom theory, demonstrations, practical hands-on training in an industrial shop setting. Safe work habits are emphasized, reinforced and practiced throughout the program.

In this program, you will learn about:

•  Perform Safety Related Functions
•  Use Tools and Equipment
• Perform Routine Trade Activities
• Use Communication and Mentoring Techniques
• Perform Measuring and Layout of Work Pieces
• Perform Cutting and Welding Operations
• Perform Rigging Hoisting/Lifting and Moving

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training see: Industrial Mechanic Foundation Program

You will also take:

• Occupational First Aid Level 1
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

*Students must complete Occupational First Aid Level 1 within the program or have a current Occupational First Aid Level 1 certificate valid to the end of the program.

When you successfully finish the program you will receive:

• Level 1 Technical Training credit from SkilledTradesBC of the 4 Level Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship program
• 425 work-based Training hours
• Certificate of Completion: Industrial Mechanic (SkilledTradesBC)
• College of the Rockies Certificate

Prerequisites:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent, or completion of a College of the Rockies assessment to an acceptable level.

The following education is highly recommended for student success within the program:

• Workplace MATH 10 and Apprenticeship MATH 12. Either Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11, Trades Mathematics 11, or equivalent
• Either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:

For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)

_{*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs for Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies:

• Steel toed boots
• Safety glasses
• Flame resistant work clothes
• Pens, pencils, coloured pencils, binders
• Reference manuals
• Texas instrument TI30 calculator

Why Choose a Career as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)?

• It’s an in demand trade!
• According to the British Columbia Labour Market Outlook: 2018 Edition there will be 3,310 job openings by 2027.
• According to Work BC you can earn up to $39.00 per hour!

After graduating from the Industrial Mechanic program, you can explore a wide variety of career opportunities with:

• Manufacturing plants
• Utility corporations
• Industrial plants
• Ski hills
• Mines
• Logging operations
• Visit the Canada Job Bank to search for available jobs

With experience, there is always room for advancement and you could explore the option of becoming a maintenance director or project manager!