Program Information

This red seal program offers the training required to become a mechanic for stationary industrial machinery. Some of the duties include:

• Read and interpret diagram, schematics and service manuals
• Operate rigging equipment and dollies to move equipment
• Fit, align, attach and connect: bearings, gears, shafts, motors, couplings and belts
• Test, align and adjust equipment
• Perform predictive and operational maintenance
• Employ vibration analysis
• Service and repair hydraulic, pneumatic and programmable logic controls
• Perform tack welds

OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
2. Use and maintain tools and equipment.
3. Interpret drawings, plans, and be able to layout and develop projects according to specifications.
4. Perform assigned tasks following quality and production standards required in industry.
5. Plan for installation and maintenance of components and systems.

  
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:

1. High School
High School Graduation
2. Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
i. Mathematics 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2102A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
3. Trades Bridging (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades)
Trades Bridging Certificate
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

• Mining
• Forestry
• Oil and gas
• Private companies
• Manufacturing
• Government maintenance departments

 

COURSES
CODE	TITLE
Level 1	Pre-Employment	Hrs
TS1510	Occupational Health and Safety	6
TS1520	WHMIS	6
TS1530	Standard First Aid	14
MS1230	Hand Tools	20
MW1240	Portable Power Tools	20
MW1251	Blueprint Reading and Sketching	15
MW1261	Equipment Assembly Blueprints	15
MW1270	Mechanical Installation Blueprints	15
MW1281	Schematics Advanced	15
MW1291	Rigging	30
MW1450	Drills, Taps and Reamers	30
MW1461	Measuring and Layout	54
MW1621	Metal Lathe	60
MW1630	Milling Machines	40
MW1470	Piping Components	30
MW1511	Power Metal Saws	15
MW1521	Pedestal Grinders	15
MW1530	Bearings	40
MW1541	Fasteners	9
MW1550	Metallurgy	30
MW1580	Static and Dynamic Seals	30
MW1591	Couplings and Clutches	20
MW1360	Shafts and Shaft Alignment	20
MW1610	Belt and Chain Drive Systems	45
MW1640	Gear Drive Systems	50
MW1650	Lubrication Practices	20
MW1670	Non-positive Displacement Pumps	40
MW1690	Positive Displacement Pumps	50
MW1730	Electrical Fundamentals	30
MW2150	Hydraulics I	30
WD1330	Oxy-Fuel Welding	30
MW2122	Plasma Arc Cutting	6
OT1151	Workplace Exposure	80
AM1001	Introduction to Skills for Success	9
AM1101	Math Essentials	42
AM1181	Industrial Math Fundamentals	42
CM2161	Communication Essentials	36
SD1761	Workplace Essentials	24
MC1062	Computer Essentials	15
AP1102	Introduction to Apprenticeship	12

A certificate from College of the North Atlantic will be awarded upon successful completion of pre-employment level courses.
 
APPRENTICESHIP
Upon completion of the pre-employment certificate program, a graduate may pursue Red Seal Certification by finding employment, registering as an “Apprentice” and completing the following Advanced Level training and required work experience. The apprenticeship may take 4-5 years and would lead to Journeyperson status in the trade.  For more information regarding apprenticeship and to view required apprenticeship-level courses, please refer to Plans of Training (POT) - Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (gov.nl.ca).