Industrial Mechanic - Millwright (Block, Day Release) [Apprenticeship]
As a student, you’ll learn how to examine and diagnose problems associated with mechanical or automated equipment. To master a trade you need specific training, and that’s why Fanshawe’s classrooms and labs will give you an understanding of new technology that will affect your day-to-day tasks. You’ll work with hand and power tools as well as welding equipment and you may be required to operate hoisting and lifting devices as well.
After you complete the program and required on-the-job hours, you’ll be more than prepared to write your trade exam and achieve journeyperson status on your way to starting a career as an industrial millwright. If you're ready to work and want to combine training with earning power, consider an apprenticeship where you mix workplace-based training under the direction of experienced workers with shorter lengths of classroom or online training.
This is an apprenticeship program and cannot be applied to through ontariocolleges.ca.
To participate, you must first secure a sponsor/employer in your chosen trade. Once employed, you will complete a registered training agreement through Skilled Trades Ontario. Through the registered training agreement, you can select your schooling preference to complete the classroom training portion of your apprenticeship.
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Graduates of the Industrial Mechanic – Millwright program are more than prepared to successfully write their trade exam and achieve journeyperson status to start their high-demand and rewarding career as an industrial millwright.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Industrial Mechanic – Millwright (Block, Day Release) [Apprenticeship] program:
Industrial Millwright
Utilize your unique skillset to ensure that equipment and process are maintained to the highest standards.
Robotics Millwright
Troubleshoot, maintain, install and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial equipment.
Maintenance Millwright
Ensure the efficiency and reliability of tooling and production equipment and processes.
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| DRAF-1053 | Drawings & Schematics 1 | 2 | ||
| This course presents the techniques of drawing, sketching, reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics. | ||||
| ELEC-1079 | Electrical & Electronic Controls 1 | 1 | ||
| This course presents the basics and fundamentals of electrical and electronic theory. | ||||
| MACH-1109 | Machine Technology 1 | 2.5 | ||
| This course presents: - The ferrous and non-ferrous metals, basic heat treatment procedures and applications of fasteners. - The different types of lubricants, and their properties and applications. | ||||
| MACH-1110 | Workshop Practice 1 | 2.5 | ||
| This course presents: - The safety legislations, lock-out and isolation procedures, protective clothing, and equipment, confined space procedures, housekeeping rules, fire, electrical and chemical hazards. - The skill in the selection, safe use and care of the cutting and non-cutting tools used in the trade. - The units of measurement used and skill in the use of measuring devices. | ||||
| MACH-1111 | Workshop Technology 1 | 2.5 | ||
| This course presents the principles of cutting and the relationship between speeds and feeds during the various machining operations. | ||||
| MECH-1070 | Rigging & Hoisting | 1 | ||
| This course presents the correct lifting and hoisting procedures and the safe use of all related equipment. | ||||
| WELD-1038 | Welding & Fabrication 1 | 2 | ||
| This course presents the operation and set-up of oxyacetylene and arc welding equipment to weld, braze, solder and cut safely, and to specifications. | ||||