Mechanical Techniques – Millwright

Humber’s Mechanical Techniques – Millwright certificate program is designed to help introduce prospective millwrights to the trade. The program aims to facilitate employment or provide the required components to enter a millwright apprenticeship program, giving practical experience with trade regulations and practices. Students will gain a solid understanding of the various technical theories and elements of the millwright trade. There will be a significant practical component to the program, and students will learn valuable skills in blueprint reading, basic hydraulic/pneumatic, machining, welding, basic electrical controls, drives/pumps and measurement. At Humber, skilled instructors highlight current trends within the industry and strive to duplicate situations that apprentices and skilled tradespeople will see in their everyday working life.

What You’ll Learn

• Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Contribute to the application of quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
• Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
• Support sustainability best practices in workplaces.
• Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
• Troubleshoot and solve standard mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
• Contribute to the interpretation and preparation of mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
• Perform routine technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
• Assist in manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing mechanical components according to required specifications.
• Select, use, and maintain machinery, tools and equipment for the installation, manufacturing, and repair of basic mechanical components.