Millwright/Machinist Foundation - Certificate
Overview
Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop activities. They learn principles of both trades in the classroom and then apply their knowledge in the shop where they fabricate, install and maintain industrial tools, machines and equipment to exacting standards of precision.
Precision in Demand
Graduates of the Millwright Machinist Foundation Program at Selkirk College typically find employment as apprentice millwrights engaged in the operation and maintenance of machines and systems in manufacturing plants, resource development firms, mines, mills and various industrial enterprises. Apprentice machinists are typically employed to set up, calibrate, program and operate sophisticated machine tools in a variety of industrial environments.
Pathway to your Trade with Selkirk College
Graduates of the Millwright Machinist 36-Week Foundation Program at Selkirk College earn Level 1 and Level 2 technical training credit towards the millwright apprenticeship as well as Level 1 technical training credit towards the machinist apprenticeship. Graduates of the Millwright Machinist 30-Week foundation Program at Selkirk College earn Level 1 technical training credit towards the millwright apprenticeship as well as Level 1 technical training credit towards the machinist apprenticeship. Additionally, graduates of either program have the option to claim advanced credit for either 425 work-based hours of the practical on-the-job component of the millwright apprenticeship or 500 work-based hours of the practical on-the-job component of the machinist apprenticeship
Practical Training: 36-Week Millwright
- Earn Level 1 and Level 2 training credit for your Millwright Apprenticeship.
- Earn advanced credit for 425 work-based hours.
- Operate and maintain systems and machines.
Practical Training: 30-Week Millwright
- Earn Level 1 training credit for your Millwright Apprenticeship.
- Earn advanced credit for 425 work-based hours.
- Operate and maintain systems and machines.
Practical Training: Machinist
- Earn Level 1 credit for your Machinist Apprenticeship.
- Earn advanced credit for 500 work-based hours.
- Work in a variety of industrial environments.
Youth Train in Trades
The Youth Train in Trades program is designed to help secondary school students get a head start on careers in the trades while earning credit towards their high school graduation. Learn more online at Skilled Trades BC.
For more information, speak with your high school guidance counsellor or get in touch with Selkirk College’s Industry and Trades administrative assistant.
Program Outcomes
Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) Level 1
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Perform safety-related functions
- Use tools and equipment
- Perform routine trade activities
- Use communication and mentoring techniques
- Perform measuring and layout of work piece
- Perform cutting and welding operations
- Perform rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving
Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) Level 2
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Perform routine trade activities
- Perform cutting and welding operations
- Service shafts, bearings and seals
- Service couplings, clutches and brakes
- Service chain and belt drive systems
- Service gear systems
- Perform shaft alignment procedures
Machinist Level 1
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Perform safety-related tasks
- Perform hand processes
- Use applied mathematics
- Use measuring tools
- Interpret drawings and reference materials
- Select materials
- Refurbish components
- Use drilling machines
- Use power saws
- Use lathes
- Use milling machines
- Use support machines
Admission Requirements
- Graduation from a British Columbia Senior Secondary School or equivalent
- Workplace Math 11, or Selkirk AUD Math 46, with a minimum of 60% or better
- Consideration will be given to mature individuals (19 years or older) who are not senior secondary school graduates, provided they are working to complete the recommended education:
- Grade 10 or equivalent including English 10, Mathematics 10
- Grade 12 preferred - All applicants are required to complete a computerized placement test using the College Readiness Tool (CRT) in reading, writing and mathematics once they have submitted their application.
- Employers may require higher level of Math as part of their hiring policies
- A refundable tool deposit of $100 will be required at the start of the program.
- Physically fit, (mobility/lifting) good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, balance, work at heights and in adverse weather.
- An interview (in person or by telephone) with the school chair or designate may be required before entry to the program. Interview results are not used as criteria for admission.
General
a) Applicants must submit a completed admission application form and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts) to the admissions office, Selkirk College.
b) Applicants are required to complete pre-admission College Readiness Tool in reading, writing and mathematics.
c) Consideration will be given to mature individuals (see below).
2. Mature Student (see Policy 8611: Admissions)
a) A "mature student" is at least 19 years and has been out of the school system for at least one year on or before the first day of classes of the program.
b) A mature student with reasonable potential for success on the basis of work experience or other criteria may be admitted, notwithstanding some deficiency in prior formal education, at the School Chair’s discretion.
c) A mature student shall normally meet the specific program or course prerequisites.
B. SELECTION
Applications will be separated into two levels as identified in Selkirk College Policy 8611: Admissions
namely "fully qualified" and "partially qualified".
1. Fully Qualified
The applicant meets all of the requirements stated in Part I, A, above.
2. Partially Qualified
The applicant is deficient in meeting some or all of the admission requirements stated in Part I, A, above.
Order of Selection see Policy 8611: Section 5.2 (8) and (9)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Before an applicant's file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions office:
a) Completed application form.
b) Official transcripts of high school grades (an interim statement of grades is acceptable if applicant is currently a student).
c) Official transcripts of all post-secondary education grades.
d) The results of College Readiness Tool (CRT).
2. Applications for admission will be received until the program is full.
3. An interview (in person or by telephone) with the School Chair or designate may be required before entry to the program. Interview results are not used as criteria for admission.
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum of 70% average.
PROMOTION
1. Students should keep records of their grades and strive to maintain a Progress Grade of 70% or better. Students should be aware of their Progress Grade at all times.
GRADUATION
1. Certificate Requirements
a) Completion of all courses in the program. (See below)
b) A Cumulative Average of 70% or better.
Tuition & Fees
All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.
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