INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAM PROFILE
FOUNDATION TRAINING PROGRAM
INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT) FOUNDATION PROGRAM
Credential Issued:
ITA Certificate of Completion (Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Foundation Program)
Occupational Description:
The Foundation Program consists of Level 1 technical training in addition to practical and essential skills
related to the Industrial Instrument Mechanic apprentice program.
“Millwright” means a person who dismantles, moves, installs, changes layout, sets-up, repairs, overhauls
and maintains all machinery and heavy mechanical equipment, including power shafting, pulleys,
conveyors and hoists.
Program Duration & Structure:
The in-school is designed to meet the competency standards, profile and essential skills defined by the
industry, and will generally take 24 weeks to complete. The program includes:
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In-school:
approximately 24 weeks*
*The program is delivered by an ITA approved training provider. It can also be met through
approved alternative training models (e.g. distance education, part-time) where these options
are available.
To participate in a Foundation Program, individuals must register directly with the training provider
offering the program.
Program Completion Requirements:
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Completion of specified technical training content, practical and theory assessments
Level 1 written examination.
Program Challenge Requirements:
No challenge available
Program Pre-requisites:
ƒ Recommended Education: Grade 10 or equivalent including English 10, Mathematics 10 and
Science 10. Preferred: Grade 12
Assessment Methods:
ƒ In-school assessments (practical and written examination)
ƒ Final Assessment (Level 1 written examination)
Credit Towards Apprenticeship:
Individuals who complete the Industrial Mechanic Foundation
program will receive Level 1 technical training credit and 425
work-based hours credit toward completion of the Industrial
Mechanic Level 1 apprenticeship program.
Prior Learning Assessment:
n/a
INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT) FOUNDATION PROGRAM (0267)
Program Profiles are updated on a regular basis. Visit our website at www.itabc.ca for the most current version.
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INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAM PROFILE
FOUNDATION TRAINING PROGRAM
Program Standards Documentation:
ƒ Program Outline (Industrial Mechanic (Millwright))
Industry Program Standards Mechanism:
Resource Industry Training Organization (RTO)
Program Providers:
Institution-based component of the program is delivered by public post-secondary institutions (see
www.educationplanner.bc.ca/apprenticeship.cfm for a list of schools), private training institutions, and
secondary schools that have been approved by ITA .
Technical Training Content:
Tools
Trade Science
Work Practices
Cut, Fit and Fabricate
Install Equipment
Essential Skills: in addition to Level 1 technical training, trainees will take training in essential workplace
skills that may include:
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Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork Skills
Document Use, Text Reading &
Numeracy Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Communication & Listening Skills
Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
Skills
Decision Making Skills
Approved:
Updated:
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Computer Use Skills
Job Planning & Organization Skills
Safety Skills
Use of Hand Tools & Equipment Skills
November 2006
INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT) FOUNDATION PROGRAM (0267)
Program Profiles are updated on a regular basis. Visit our website at www.itabc.ca for the most current version.
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