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Millwright/Industrial
Mechanic
Offered at Newton Campus
Program Length: 11 to 13 months
Description
“Millwright” means a person who dismantles, moves, installs, changes, layout, sets-up, repairs, overhauls and maintains all machinery and heavy mechanical equipment, including but not limited to power transmission, conveyors and hoists.
Our mission is to educate leaders in the Millwright/Machinist trades
This program is based upon the National Occupational Analysis (NOA) for the millwright trade. The objective of the program is to provide the student with the basic skills and knowledge in the areas of machine tool use, mechanical maintenance and construction in industrial settings.
The program is organized around the individual needs of the student, and these needs will determine its actual length. Credit will be given for past experience if the student can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.
The program is offered Monday through Friday on a continuous-intake basis. Most students complete the program in eleven (11) to thirteen (13) months.
Admission requirements
Students must meet either the regular student admission category or the mature student admission category in addition to the following
General Kwantlen admission requirements apply
Adequate reading comprehension and math skills as assessed by Kwantlen (Physics 11, Math 11 and 12 would be an asset)
Interview with the instructor
Students are required to demonstrate the ability to perform a variety of cognitive, emotional, and psychomotor skills safely and knowledgeably.
Note: Students with disabilities must contact the program coordinator to discuss the required skills and competencies and ensure that accommodations can be made.
Content
Hands-on shop experience is the basis on which skills are developed. Advanced subjects include systems of troubleshooting related to checking a machine and diagnosing problems, predictive and preventative maintenance. Priority is given to hydraulics and pneumatic theory of design and troubleshooting.
Speaking the language of the trade is necessary for the graduate in dealing with other trades, service people, distributors and manufacturers. Students will be required to gain proficiency in trade terminology and interpersonal and employability skills.
The student will develop the safe work habits, knowledge and ability required in industry today. Required courses are:
