Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Foundation

The 24-week Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Foundation (pre-apprenticeship) program will give you the skills, knowledge and training you need to enter heavy industry sector and covers all the  competencies for Level 1 of the four level Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprenticeship program. The program includes classroom theory, demonstrations, practical hands-on training in an industrial shop setting. Safe work habits are emphasized, reinforced and practiced throughout the program.

In this program, you will learn about:

•  Perform Safety Related Functions
•  Use Tools and Equipment
• Perform Routine Trade Activities
• Use Communication and Mentoring Techniques
• Perform Measuring and Layout of Work Pieces
• Perform Cutting and Welding Operations
• Perform Rigging Hoisting/Lifting and Moving

Program Structure

For a complete program description, including admission requirements, prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training see: Industrial Mechanic Foundation Program.

Note: The information for this program is currently set to display information for the 2026/27 academic year. To view other years, choose from the sort feature from the “select calendar” drop-down.

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You will also take:

• Basic First Aid
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

*Students must complete Basic First Aid within the program or have a current Basic First Aid certificate valid to the end of the program.

When you successfully finish the program you will receive:

• Level 1 Technical Training credit from SkilledTradesBC of the 4 Level Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship program
• 425 work-based Training hours
• Certificate of Completion: Industrial Mechanic (SkilledTradesBC)
• College of the Rockies Certificate

For the 2026/27 academic year (2026/SU, 2026/FA, 2027/WI, 2027/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Additional Student Costs for Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies:

• Steel toed boots
• Safety glasses
• Flame resistant work clothes
• Pens, pencils, coloured pencils, binders
• Reference manuals
• Texas instrument TI30 calculator

As an Industrial Mechanic, you can choose from a wide variety of job opportunities with:

• Manufacturing plants
• Utility corporations
• Industrial plants
• Ski hills
• Mines
• Logging operations
• Cities and municipalities

With experience, there is always room for advancement and you could explore the option of becoming a maintenance director or project manager!

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