Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Apprenticeship

Program Information
Credential: 
Alberta Journeyman Certificate
Duration: 

4 years (minimum 1,560 hours yearly on-the-job training +
8 weeks at RDC each year)

Delivery: 
Main Campus

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Dale Gust
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean
Contact Phone: 
403.342.3100 OR 1.888.475.1101
Contact Email: 
apprenticeship.registration@rdc.ab.ca
Training

Red Deer College offers the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) program, one of the many apprenticeship training options available for students. Apprenticeship is a career option that involves both classroom and on-the-job training. To learn the skills required of an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) in Alberta and to be issued an Alberta Journeyman Certificate, a person must find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train an apprentice. For more information, please visit the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training website.

Learn

The term of apprenticeship for an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) is four years (four 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1,560 hours of on-the-job training and eight weeks of technical training each year.

Employment Opportunities

Journeyman Industrial Mechanics (Millwrights) find employment in construction, maintenance, machine shops, stock keeping and sales. They are employed by manufacturing, processing, and construction companies as well as amusement parks and ski hills. Those employed in construction may experience periods of unemployment. Industrial Mechanics (Millwrights) are exposed to the duties involved in a variety of other trades, and therefore can be good candidates for promotion to supervisory and superintendent positions.

Continue Your Learning

If you have a valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate, you are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.

Fees

For fee information, visit the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training website.