Mechanical Technician - Millwright (Co-op option available)

Program Overview

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Program Overview

A machine can do many amazing things, but it can’t take care of itself. This program allows students to develop skills in the theory and practice of machine fabrication and maintenance procedures including the installation, service, repair and overhaul of industrial machinery. Graduates are eligible for exemption from all the in-school requirements for IMM 433A apprenticeship training and have the opportunity to meet the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Working at Heights training requirement.

Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2025	Waitlisted	Waitlisted

Program Highlights

• Success Stories
• Resources

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Recommended

• Technical Mathematics

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

• Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
• Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
• Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.

Tuition

• Year one domestic: $2,953 (CAD)
• Year one international: $15,540 (CAD)

Semester 1 Courses

• Mech Maint Print Reading 1 (BLUE 1410)
• Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
• Mathematics I (MATH 1424)
• Pneumatics 1 (PNEU 1401)
• IMM Practical I (PRAC 2200)
• Construction Site Safety (SAFE 1408)
• IMM Theory I (TRAD 2200)

Co-operative Education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals. Similar to an academic course, work terms are a mandatory component to this form of experiential learning.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

• Apprenticeship as an industrial or construction mechanic millwright
• Elevator device mechanic apprentice
• Entry-level position as a machine builder
• Inside or outside salesperson for mechanical or fluid power transmission distributor
• Theme park and tourist facility mechanic
• Transportation equipment manufacturer

Program Details

This program will prepare you to become a maintenance mechanic or technician by exposing you to the manufacturing, production and maintenance needs of several different industries. You will develop skills in the theory and practice of machine fabrication and maintenance procedures with an emphasis on the installation, service, repair and overhaul of industrial machinery.

Successful completion of this program will enable you to:

• Work safely while performing maintenance functions in manufacturing or processing environments.
• Select, align and install a variety of mechanical power transmission components.
• Build pneumatic and hydraulic circuits following a schematic.
• Use precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot equipment and operate common machine tools (drills, mills, lathes and grinders) to repair or remake machine components.
• Inspect and repair centrifugal pumps and valves.
• Plan and safely perform rigging and hoisting operations.
• Join metals using oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding techniques.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical and fluid power prints and schematics.
• Use applied math to perform a variety of trade-related calculations.
• Design and interpret a conventional electrical relay ladder logic control diagram at a beginner’s proficiency level.
• Design and interpret a programmable logic control diagram using offline programming techniques at a beginner’s proficiency level.
• Explain the operation of AC/DC motor control systems.
• Wire up and test elementary circuits using the various devices described above.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
2. Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
3. Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
4. Apply sustainability best practices in workplaces.
5. Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
6. Analyze and solve mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
7. Interpret, prepare and modify mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
8. Perform technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
9. Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components according to required specifications.
10. Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects.
11. Manufacture, assemble, troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical components in accordance with millwright guidelines and specifications.
12. Operate power transmission systems, pump systems, bearings and seals, and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment according to millwright and mechanical safety standards.
13. Set up and operate oxy-fuel, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) welding equipment to safely flame-cut, weld, braze and solder to specifications.

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

• Mech Maint Print Reading 1 (BLUE 1410)
• Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
• Mathematics I (MATH 1424)
• Pneumatics 1 (PNEU 1401)
• IMM Practical I (PRAC 2200)
• Construction Site Safety (SAFE 1408)
• IMM Theory I (TRAD 2200)

Semester 2

• Mech Maint Print Reading 2 (BLUE 2401)
• Mech Maint Electricity 1 (ELEC 2411)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Mech Maint Hydraulics 1 (HYDR 2400)
• Mathematics 2 (MATH 2401)
• Mechanical Practical I (PRAC 1200)
• Mechanical Theory I (TRAD 1200)
• Mechanical Maintenance Welding 1 (WELD 1408)

Semester 3

• Mechanical Maintenance Computers (COMP 2343)
• Mech Maint Electricity 2 (ELEC 3410)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Mech Maint Hydraulics 2 (HYDR 3400)
• Mechanical Practical II (PRAC 3200)
• IMM Theory II (TRAD 3200)
• Mechanical Maintenance Welding 2 (WELD 4400)

Semester 4

• Mech Maint CAD (CAD 4400)
• Mech Maint Fluid Pwr-Adv Controls (FLUI 4401)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Mech Maint PLC (PLC 4400)
• Pneumatics 2 (PNEU 4400)
• IMM Practical II (PRAC 4403)
• IMM Theory III (TRAD 4200)

Course Delivery

In person

Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

Costs

This program contains a co-op option. Click here for information on program costs for co-op students.

The fees below are estimates only based on information available at the time of publication, and do not include the cost of textbooks. There may be additional costs; however, not all courses require textbooks.

Finances shouldn’t be a barrier to you achieving your educational goals. DC’s Financial Aid and Awards office is here to help you navigate a number of financial aid programs to support your education.

Mechanical Technician - Millwright Year 1 Costs

| Semester 1 | Tuition: $1,476.55 | Program Fee: $667 | Ancillary Fee: $493.77 | DCSA Ancillary Fee: $430 | Total: $3,067.32 | | Semester 2 | Tuition: $1,476.55 | Program Fee: $0 | Ancillary Fee: $493.77 | DCSA Ancillary Fee: $120 | Total: $2,090.32 |

Mechanical Technician - Millwright Year 2 Costs

| Semester 3 | Tuition: $1,476.55 | Program Fee: $0 | Ancillary Fee: $474.19 | DCSA Ancillary Fee: $430 | Total: $2,380.74 | | Semester 4 | Tuition: $1,476.55 | Program Fee: $0 | Ancillary Fee: $474.19 | DCSA Ancillary Fee: $120 | Total: $2,070.74 |

Scholarships Available

Learn more about two amazing scholarship opportunities for students enrolled in full-time certificate and diploma programs in some of the most in-demand skilled trades fields:

• Canerector Scholarships – 10 valued at up to $5,000 each
• Schulich Builders Scholarships – 10 valued at up to $40,000 each

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

• Apprenticeship as an industrial or construction mechanic millwright
• Elevator device mechanic apprentice
• Entry-level position as a machine builder
• Inside or outside salesperson for mechanical or fluid power transmission distributor
• Theme park and tourist facility mechanic
• Transportation equipment manufacturer

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

• Industrial millwright industry
• Construction millwright industry
• Millwright contracting companies
• Fabrication companies
• Food and pharmaceutical industries (plant maintenance/millwright)
• Power generating companies
• Machining industry
• Nuclear industry (mechanical maintainer)
• Renewable energy (wind and solar millwright companies)

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Graduates may acquire credit transfer toward the Mechanical Technician – Millwright diploma. Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – UOIT
• Bachelor of Applied Business - Davenport University

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Tech Requirements

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i7 RAM: 16GB Storage: 256GB SSD Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1 Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version) Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter Camera: Webcam/built-in camera Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk or the school office.

Co-operative Education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals.

Students in the Mechanical Techniques – Millwright Diploma program will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their first academic semester. Entrance to the co-op option is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students enrolled in the co-op option are required to complete a four-month, paid work term between the second and third semesters of their program.

Supports are available through the Experiential Learning office to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Experiential Learning office is in contact with co-op students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions. Upon completing the work term, co-op students return to campus to complete their final two academic semesters of the program before graduating.

Program Sequence

SEPTEMBER INTAKE:

Fall (September to December)	Winter (January to April)	Summer (May to August)
Year 1	Academic semester 1	Academic semester 2	Co-op work term
Year 2	Academic semester 3	Academic semester 4

Co-op Administrative Fee

Once transferred to the co-op option of this program, students will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s). The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to co-op students. These services are dedicated to support student success.

Co-op Option

Semester 1

• Mech Maint Print Reading 1 (BLUE 1410)
• Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
• Mathematics I (MATH 1424)
• Pneumatics 1 (PNEU 1401)
• IMM Practical I (PRAC 2200)
• Construction Site Safety (SAFE 1408)
• IMM Theory I (TRAD 2200)

Semester 2

• Mech Maint Print Reading 2 (BLUE 2401)
• Co-op and Career Preparation (COOP 1000)
• Mech Maint Electricity 1 (ELEC 2411)
• Mech Maint Hydraulics 1 (HYDR 2400)
• Mathematics 2 (MATH 2401)
• Mechanical Practical I (PRAC 1200)
• Mechanical Theory I (TRAD 1200)
• Mechanical Maintenance Welding 1 (WELD 1408)

Co-op Work Term

• Co-op Work Term 1 (MTMC 1000)

Semester 3

• Mechanical Maintenance Computers (COMP 2343)
• Mech Maint Electricity 2 (ELEC 3410)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• General Elective Credit (GNED 1000)
• Mech Maint Hydraulics 2 (HYDR 3400)
• Mechanical Practical II (PRAC 3200)
• IMM Theory II (TRAD 3200)
• Mechanical Maintenance Welding 2 (WELD 4400)

Semester 4

• Mech Maint CAD (CAD 4400)
• Mech Maint Fluid Pwr-Adv Controls (FLUI 4401)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Mech Maint PLC (PLC 4400)
• Pneumatics 2 (PNEU 4400)
• IMM Practical II (PRAC 4403)
• IMM Theory III (TRAD 4200)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Co-op Administrative Fee

Once transferred to the co-op option of this program, students will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s). The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to co-op students. These services are dedicated to support student success.

Learn More

Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op student.

Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op employer.

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The fees below are estimates only based on information available at the time of publication, and do not include the cost of textbooks. There may be additional costs; however, not all courses require textbooks.

Finances shouldn’t be a barrier to you achieving your educational goals. DC’s Financial Aid and Awards office is here to help you navigate a number of financial aid programs to support your education.

Mechanical Technician - Millwright (Co-Op) Year 1 Costs

| Semester 1 | Tuition: $1,476.55 | Program Fee: $667 | Ancillary Fee: $493.77 | DCSA Ancillary Fee: $430 | Total: $3,067.32 | | Semester 2 | Tuition: $1,476.55 | Program Fee: $0 | Ancillary Fee: $493.77 | DCSA Ancillary Fee: $120 | Co-op Fee: $475 | Total: $2,565.32 |

Mechanical Technician - Millwright (Co-Op) Year 2 Costs

| Semester 3 | Tuition: $1,476.55 | Program Fee: $0 | Ancillary Fee: $474.19 | DCSA Ancillary Fee: $430 | Total: $2,380.74 | | Semester 4 | Tuition: $1,476.55 | Program Fee: $0 | Ancillary Fee: $474.19 | DCSA Ancillary Fee: $120 | Total: $2,070.74 |

Program Outline

Careers:

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WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Apprenticeship as an industrial or construction mechanic millwright Elevator device mechanic apprentice Entry-level position as a machine builder Inside or outside salesperson for mechanical or fluid power transmission distributor Theme park and tourist facility mechanic Transportation equipment manufacturer