Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright Apprentice Program

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in industrial maintenance and millwright skills. It covers topics such as engineering drawings, fluid distribution systems, mechanisms, fluid power, maintenance operations, vocational math, metrology, metallurgy, and metal repair techniques. Graduates are prepared for careers as maintenance mechanics or millwrights.

Program Outline

Outline

• Interpreting Engineering Drawings Part A (1-credit): Course on understanding and interpreting engineering drawings, used in the construction and maintenance of various structures and systems.
• Industrial Fluid Distribution Systems (2-credits): Course covering the principles and practices of industrial fluid distribution systems, including the design, installation, and maintenance of piping systems, pumps, and other components.
• Mechanisms 1 and 2 for Industry (1-credit each): Courses providing an introduction to the principles of mechanisms, including the study of linkages, gears, cams, and other mechanical devices used in industrial machinery.
• Fluid Power 1 and 2 for Industry (1 and 2-credits respectively): Courses on the principles and applications of fluid power systems, including the study of hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid power components.
• Maintenance Operations 1 (1-credit): An introductory course on the principles and practices of industrial maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
• Vocational Math 1 (1-credit): Course providing an overview of mathematical concepts and applications relevant to the maintenance and millwright trades.
• Basic Metrology (Part A) (1-credit): Course on the principles and practices of metrology, including the use of measuring tools and instruments for precision measurements.
• Fundamentals of Metallurgy (2-credits): Course covering the fundamental principles of metallurgy, including the properties, characteristics, and behavior of metals and their alloys.
• Metal Repair Techniques (2-credits): Course on advanced techniques for repairing metal components, including welding, brazing, and soldering.

Careers

• Maintenance Mechanic
• Millwright