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Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

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  • School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades
  • Duration: 37 Weeks
  • Start Date: September 2022

    This program is currently full for Fall 2022 at the Labrador West Campus and applications are now closed. Please continue to revisit this page to see when applications will re-open for Fall 2023.

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Locations & Delivery Modes

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Placentia - On Campus delivery

Description


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. 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.
5. International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.
 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment in the following areas:
  • Mining
  • Forestry
  • Oil and gas
  • Private companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Government maintenance departments

Courses


 

COURSES  
CODE TITLE  
Level 1 Pre-Employment Hrs
TS1510
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Occupational Health and Safety 6
TS1520
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WHMIS 6
TS1530
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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 Plans of Training (POT) - Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (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


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