About this program

  • Credential Awarded: Certificate of Achievement
  • Campus: Welland
  • Trade Code: 433A
  • Delivery Length: 30 Weeks Full-Time
  • Starts: April 29, 2024
  • Status:
    Applications Closed

Overview

Program Overview

The Industrial Millwright Mechanic trade is an exciting career choice with many opportunities for specialization. An industrial mechanic millwright works on industrial machinery, mechanical equipment and components, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, lubrication, cooling and exhaust systems, and pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, presses, generators and pneumatic and hydraulic controls.

Employment in this trade could include full-time, seasonal or a project-by-project basis type of work, or you can be self-employed. This Pre-Apprenticeship program is designed for the student to obtain career experience through theoretical and practical lab experiences at the college, followed by an eight-week work placement with an employer.

An employed, signed apprentice in the Industrial Millwright Mechanic trade, may continue their in-school apprenticeship training at Niagara College. Upon completion of all levels of the Industrial Mechanic Millwright apprenticeship, they may apply to become certified and registered as a journeyperson in the trade.

This is a 30-week full-time program, with 18 weeks of in-school training and a 12-week paid work placement. Twenty spots are available. This pre-apprenticeship is fully funded – tuition, textbooks, personal protective equipment (PPE), and parking or bus pass are covered.

Career Pathways

  • Maintenance millwright
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanic
  • Industrial mechanic
  • Construction millwright
  • Contractor or supervisor in the mechanic trade

Program components include:

  • Academic Refresher Courses (High School Diploma or equivalent is required)
  • Trade Preparation and Job Readiness Courses
  • Level 1 in-school Apprenticeship Training for Industrial Mechanic Millwright Apprenticeship
  • Work Placement
Level 2 In-School Training – Evening Classes/Block Release

After successful completion of the Pre-Apprenticeship Program and once an apprenticeship agreement has been reached, Level 2 In-School Training may be available through part-time evening classes and/or full-time block release classes.

About Pre-Apprenticeships

Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs offered by Niagara College are fully funded by the Government of Ontario. These programs are designed to support participants entering the apprenticeship system and help prepare them for this step. Pre-apprenticeship programs are offered on a year to year basis upon funding approval by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Successful applicants are required to undergo selection criteria as outlined by the Ministry.

Upon successful completion participants of pre-apprenticeship programs will receive an Ontario College Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement, Level 1 in-school apprenticeship component, and work term experience (practical experience with a regional employer).

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Courses

Students beginning on April 29, 2024 will follow the 2024 Winter (1241) curriculum.

Important

Please be advised that the curriculum you have selected is for a past or future term. The remaining information on this website is reflective of the most recent intake term, unless stated otherwise.

Term one (2025 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
ENSD1036 PreApprenticeship Communications 0
MASD1034 Mathematics for General Machinist Pre Apprentice 0
STDV1033 Self Management and Self Direction 24 wk Pre Apprenticeship 0
CPLN1019 PreApprenticeship Job Readiness 0
MECH1014 Pre-Apprenticeship Health and Safety 3
MECH1027 Pre-Apprenticeship Industrial Mechanic Millwright Fundamentals 0
WELD1018 Pre-Apprenticeship Introduction to Welding Processes 3
Term two (2025 Spring)
Code Course Name Credits
APPR1560 Workshop Practice 1 3
APPR1561 Workshop Technology 1 4
APPR1562 Machine Technology 1 2
APPR1563 Rigging and Hoisting 2
APPR1564 Welding and Fabrication 1 2
APPR1565 Electrical and Electronic Controls 1 1
APPR1566 Drawings and Schematics 1 2
Term three (2025 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
PRAC1014 Work Placement - Industrial Mechanical Millwright 0
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Admission Requirements

To be considered for a pre-apprenticeship training program at Niagara College, you must:

  • Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee with a work permit
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have your high school diploma/GED or verified equivalent
  • Be willing and able to commit to a full-time program for 30 weeks
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How to Apply

The May 2023 intake of this program is full. If you would like to receive information regarding pre-apprenticeship training and/or be considered for the next offering, please fill out the form below. (Pending funding approval, information will be sent in early spring 2024.) All applications will be reviewed and eligible applicants will be contacted for the next program offering.

The application process is as follows:

  • Attend an information session. Session dates and times are posted on the Overview tab.
  • Attend a meeting with an Employment Counsellor.
  • Complete an online Essential Skills Assessment. Computers and assistance are available.
  • Attend a Recruitment Interview with our Pre-Apprenticeship Staff.

To get started, please fill out and submit the form below.

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Information for Employers

For more information about this pre-apprenticeship program or hiring an Apprentice, please fill out the form below.

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