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
- Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
- Use and maintain tools and equipment.
- Interpret drawings, plans, and be able to layout and develop projects according to specifications.
- Perform assigned tasks following quality and production standards required in industry.
- 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. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) 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.
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 |
| OT1150 |
Workplace Exposure |
80 |
| AM1000 |
Introduction to Essential Skills |
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 refer to www.aes.gov.nl.ca
| Level 2 |
Advanced Level |
Hrs |
| IMM-200 |
Shafts, Bearings and Seals |
30 |
| IMM-205 |
Couplings, Clutches and Brakes |
30 |
| IMM-210 |
Chain and Belt Drive Systems |
30 |
| IMM-215 |
Gear Systems |
30 |
| IMM-220 |
Shaft Alignment I |
30 |
| IMM-225 |
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) |
20 |
| IMM-230 |
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) |
20 |
| IMM-235 |
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) |
20 |
| |
|
|
| Level 3 |
Advanced Level |
Hrs |
| IMM-300 |
Shaft Alignment II |
24 |
| IMM-305 |
Fans and Blowers |
24 |
| IMM-310 |
Pumps |
24 |
| IMM-315 |
Compressors |
24 |
| IMM-320 |
Process Piping |
30 |
| IMM-325 |
Process Tanks and Containers |
12 |
| IMM-330 |
Hydraulic Systems |
54 |
| IMM-335 |
Pneumatic and Vacuum Systems |
18 |
| |
|
|
| Level 4 |
Advanced Level |
Hrs |
| IMM-400 |
Prime Movers |
30 |
| IMM-405 |
Conveying Systems |
30 |
| IMM-410 |
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance |
18 |
| IMM-415 |
Vibration Analysis |
15 |
| IMM-420 |
Balancing |
15 |
| IMM-425 |
Non-destructive Testing |
12 |
| IMM-430 |
Fluid Analysis |
12 |
| IMM-435 |
Commissioning and Decommissioning |
6 |
| IMM-440 |
Robotics and Automated Equipment |
6 |
| IMM-445 |
Mentoring |
6 |
| IMM-450 |
Program Review |
30 |