Millwright
Occupational Description:
Millwrights (aka Industrial Mechanics) install, repair, overhaul and maintain machinery and heavy mechanical equipment, such as conveyor systems in diverse settings including repair shops, plants, construction sites, mines, logging operations, ski hills and most production and manufacturing facilities. Millwrights also perform routine maintenance activities, such as cleaning and lubricating equipment, adjusting valves and seals, and investigating breakdowns
Application Process
November 1 to Spring Break
- look over all the information below and - get a good understanding of the pre-reqs, expectations, time commitment, reading, math, training, etc
- no questions... go ahead and apply for the program!
- questions?... book an appointment with Abraham Kang (District Coordinator), to learn more
- use the: Booking App, or
- use the QR code in the right column
- student completes the fillable "SD43 Application" (top link in the right column) by typing in answers and getting necessary signatures
- submit to your counsellor at your high school
after Spring Break to late April
- Personal interview/conversation with Abraham Kang (District Coordinator) at your school
mid-May into June
- Abraham Kang (District Coordinator) will:
- email students conditional acceptances into the program
- unsuccessful applicants will also are contacted
- enroll the student at the training site(s)
- ensure counselors adjust students' timetables to reflect course/credits
- email students conditional acceptances into the program
Pre-Requisites
- courses you will be taking while at BCIT (similar at KPU): Program Matrix: Millwright Link
- given those program courses you will be taking, high school considerations:
- a plan to complete English 12
- strongly recommended: Metal/Welding 11, as you will doing a:
- 2-week welding unit and/or
- 2-week sheet metal unit and/or
- 2-week machining unit
- recommended: Drafting & Design 11
- Math Foundations or Pre-Calc 11 ("67%") or Workplace 11 ("80%")
- excellent attendance + lates record while in high school
Student Cost
- tuition-free, but students will need to pay about $1,000 for course materials, textbook, resources, etc
Location & Transportation
- BCIT "Burnaby Campus" - 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, or
KPU "Cloverdale Campus" - 5500 - 180th Street, Surrey - Transportation, to and from the training site, is the responsibility of the parent/guardian
- BCIT - Skytrain + Bus is the best transportation option
- KPU - driving is the most viable transportation option
Time Commitment
- 2 intakes:
- BCIT - 2024
- January 29 (to July 12)
- early September (TBD)
- KPU - 2024
- February 5, 2024 (to July 19)
- early September (TBD)
- 24 weeks long (no Spring Break for February intake)
- 5 days a week: Monday to Friday
- 7.30am to 2.00pm
Skills
- General
- Analytical, Mechanical, Resourceful, and Systematic
- Key Job
- Equipment Installation & Maintenance, Cutting/Fitting/Fabricating, Electricity & Electronics Theory, Use of Specialized Tools & Equipment, and Knowledge of Lubricants/Seals/Bearings/Power Transmissions/Compressors/Pumps
Student Eligibility
- this program is made up different districts competitively applying for 1-2 high school seats per intake - traditionally Coquitlam SD43 has had success in getting students in due to good marks and excellent attendance while in high school
- students typically take this program in their grade 12 year after taking all the necessary/core grade 11 subjects... and a plan for English 12
- students must begina program prior to June 30 of their graduation year
- ex 1: a Program begins in March and runs for 23 weeks - this is okay for a current grade 12 student to apply to
- ex 2: a program will begin in September after a grade 12 has graduated - that current grade 12 can not apply as they will not be accepted
- must have government-issued photo ID (ex: a driver's license, BC ID, passport) that is current/valid on the ITA exam date (last week or so of program)
- on intake date, students must be:
- a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and
- an enrolled student in a high school (non-grad) in SD43
- unfortunately, international students are not able to enroll in this program
Have questions about this program?
Book a meeting with Abraham Kang (District Coordinator)s
