Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)/Machinist Foundation Certificate

Thompson Rivers University

As an industrial mechanic (millwright) you’ll install, repair, overhaul and maintain machinery and heavy mechanical equipment such as conveyor systems, and perform routine maintenance like adjusting valves and investigating breakdowns. You’ll find work in diverse settings ranging from mines and logging operations to ski hills and manufacturing facilities.SkilledTradesBC approved curriculum with an emphasis on safe work practices. Including math skills for industry and precision measuring.Power transmission (gears, belts and chains), system installation and maintenance.Bearing science, installation and maintenance procedures.Fluid power basics.Rigging and hoisting methods.Basic welding techniques.Pumps and compressor principles.Machinery dismantling, repair and assembly.

School of Trades and Technology