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

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.

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.

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.

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

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