Millwright / Industrial Mechanic

Our mission is to educate leaders in the Millwright trade.

Students will be educated in theoretical knowledge and trained in the practical skills and outcomes industry requires of graduates to be job-ready as Millwright apprentices. Particular attention is paid to ensuring that all students gain critical core knowledge, appropriate trade skills, a professional attitude, employability skills, and the academic components necessary to continue on their post-secondary career path. This program is based upon the National Occupational Analysis (NOA) for the millwright trade. Students will gain skills and knowledge in the areas of machine tool use, mechanical maintenance and construction in industrial settings.

The program is offered Monday through Thursday on a monthly-intake basis. Students who complete the 24 week Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) are eligible for credit for first year apprenticeship technical training.

For further information you can check out the Trades website at: www.kwantlen.ca/trades

Students must meet either the regular student admission category or the mature student admission category in addition to the following:

Students with mental or physical impairments who may require program or practicum accommodations, should contact the Program Coordinator to discuss required skills and competencies, and a Disability Advisor at 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.

Hands-on shop experience is the basis on which skills are developed. Various forms of classroom and shop instruction including lectures, labs, shop assignments, team assignments, practical demonstrations, hands-on training, structured projects, individual demonstration of technical skills, and group lectures will be utilized. Also, independent study modules and directed studies modules supplemented with a wide selection of audiovisual material are available where necessary. The program has a tradition of significant direct contact between students and faculty. In addition, the expertise of other departments will be utilized to deliver specialized courses.

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:

Please see the on-line calendar at www.kwantlen.ca for further details.

Students are required to supply the appropriate personal safety equipment steel-toed safety boots and coveralls.

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate in Millwright/Industrial Mechanic.