Job Roles Program Description The Industrial Mechanic/Millwright program offers training in three segments of industry, that is, millwright, machining and basic operation and setup on CNC equipment. Students are involved in the repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and industrial equipment found in today's modern industry. The machining area involves the operation of cut-off saws, drill presses, lathes and milling machines in the manufacturing of machine parts. These operations involve blueprint reading and the use of precision measuring and layout instruments.

Entrance Requirements Applicants should be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed credits or equivalent standing from a Canadian school in: Grade 12 Math (40S) (Applied Math recommended) Grade 12 English Language Arts (40S) For further information regarding entrance requirements and the Mature Student option to the College, refer to the application/admission process on the College's web site. A successful career as an Industrial Mechanic/Millwright usually requires: Mechanical aptitude Good mathematical skills Excellent hand/eye coordination Attention to detail and precision Strong problem solving skills Good physical health Ability to work in physically demanding situations Program Length/Start Dates/Location: Full-time students - 10 months Half-time students - 2 school years Class hours - morning (8:30-11:30 am) or afternoon (12:30-3:30 pm) or day (8:30 am-3:30 pm) Location - Henlow Campus Start dates - September, November, February, April  Work Practicum The Industrial Mechanic/Millwright program features a four-week Work Practicum placement in an appropriate workplace which provides students with valuable on-the-job training and experience. Students will apply skills learned in the classroom and develop new skills through working within an actual employer's facility. Apprenticeship Students who successfully complete this program with a minimum average of 70% in both theory and practical, gain employment and register as an apprentice within 2 years of graduating, will receive credit for Level 1 In-School Apprenticeship Training. Employment Opportunities Graduates of this program usually find employment as industrial mechanic/millwright apprentices, machine operators and maintenance mechanics in manufacturing plants and other industrial facilities. The Cumulative Employment Rate for graduates of this program for the period of July 2003 to June 2008 is 98%. The median wage for students graduating from this program between July 2007 and June 2008 is $14.00 per hour. 2010/2011 Tuition Fee/Costs* Tuition: $3,500.00 Books: (issued by instructor) $300.00 Total Due: $3,800.00 Additional Student Purchase Supplies: $210.00 * Tuition may be subject to change. Course Content - Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Course Code Grade Level Course Name Course Requirement(s) IM-010 8202 20S Blueprint Management This course focuses on basic blueprint terminology and principles. Students gain knowledge and skills required to extract basic information from blueprints and develop basic sketching techniques. None IM-020 8203 20S Hand and Power Tools This course introduces students to the safe and effective use of trade related hand and power tools. Basic measurement and measuring devices are also covered. IM-010 IM-030 8095 40S Workplace Health and Safety This course introduces students to health and safety requirements as well as WHMIS, MSDS and working safely with various machinery and equipment. None IM-040 8205 30S Lathes, Mills and Shapers This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to appropriately use and care for lathes, milling machines, and shapers. IM-020 IM-050 8366 30S Introduction to MIG Welding This course focuses on appropriate use of oxy-fuel equipment in brazing, soldering, cutting, and welding operations. None IM-130 8204 30S Trade Related Science This course involves the mathematical knowledge required within the industrial mechanic/millwright field and includes algebra, ratio, proportion, and the application of mathematical concepts to simple machines, force, energy, fluid principles and gas laws. None IM-140 8213 40S Industrial Maintenance Technician Work Practicum: This is an opportunity for students to practice and refine technical and employability skills relevant to the industry. All core courses  plus 2 optional IM-110 8211 40S Apprenticeship Preparation This course focuses on preparing students to write the first level apprenticeship exam. IM-010, IM-020, IM-030, IM-040, IM-050, IM-130, IM-140 Optional Subject Material (1): Course Code Grade Level Course Name Course Requirement(s) IM-060 8206 30S Fitting and Assembly This course focuses on the use and application of various types of bearings, seals, clutches, drive systems, and conveyors. None IM-070 8207 40S Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics This course focuses on the principles, components, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. IM-010 IM-080 8208 40S Preventative Maintenance This course provides students with the knowledge and skills in preventative and predictive maintenance including various maintenance styles, procedures, and analysis. None IM-120 8212 40S Alignment and Troubleshooting This course emphasizes machinery setup procedures, specifically location, layout, preparation, installation, and alignment of machinery. IM-060 Optional Subject Material (2): Course Code Grade Level Course Name Course Requirement(s) IM-090 8209 40S Basic CNC Operations This course covers the computer numerical control (CNC)system, start up procedures, selection of proper fixtures and jigs, and process control. IM-080 IM-100 8210 40S Intermediate CNC Operations This course focuses on the principles of basic setup and programming of 2 axis and 3 axis CNC machinery. Students are required to draw a CNC blueprint and develop procedures to create numerical codes, jigs and fixtures as well as install and run the program. IM-090 More links.