# Mechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright Offered as a two-year diploma or as a one-year top-up to our Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright certificate and Northern's Mechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright diploma will set you up for a career as an in-demand mechanic on the front lines of industry. | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 174 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Mechanical-Technician-Industrial-Millright-2024.pdf) Referenced from: [Program Outlines Archive](/pages/registrar-academic-resources/program-outlines-archive/) ## Document text ## Mechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright ## PROGRAM INFORMATION Academic Year 2024 - 2025 Credential Ontario College Diploma Program Delivery Full - Time Duration 2 years Length 4 Semesters Program Code T122 (PC) - Timmins Campus ## DESCRIPTION Offered as a two-year diploma or as a one-year top-up to our Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright certificate and Northern's Mechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright diploma will set you up for a career as an in-demand mechanic on the front lines of industry. From mining, aerospace, and auto assembly, to breweries, food processing, power stations, and more, you'll be able to diagnose, repair, maintain and install a full spectrum of industrial machinery and components. You'll reinforce fundamental skills through hands-on training. You'll tackle pneumatic, hydraulic, lubrication, cooling, exhaust, and fuel systems with confidence. You'll develop a level of craftsmanship that's guaranteed to set you apart from the competition, which is where you will want to be. Upon successful completion, the student will have obtained all three levels of the in-school training for the apprenticeship requirements. ## CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Industrial Mechanics (Millwrights) work on industrial machinery and mechanical equipment and components. This equipment may include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, lubrication, cooling, and exhaust systems. Some of the components they work on include pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, presses, generators, and pneumatic and hydraulic controls. Graduates may work in industries such as Aerospace, Automobile Assembly & Supply, Breweries, Food Processing, Mechanical Construction, Metal Fabrication, Mining & Forest Products, Nuclear & Fossil Power Stations, Pharmaceutical, Pulp & Paper, Steel Production, Wholesale Trading and more. - Mechanical engineering technician - Industrial millwright - Employed by millwrighting contractors, manufacturing plants, utilities, and other industrial establishments. ## VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations, and guidelines. 2. Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements. Program Outline | March 2024 Disclaimer: Information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Content of programs and courses are revised as needed and/or required. Program outlines and information are subject to changes and may be delivered in different or alternate ways then listed in this document. You are advised to always reach out to Northern College if you have questions related to content on the website or outline publications. ## Mechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright 3. Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures. 4. Apply sustainability best practices in workplaces. 5. Use current and emerging technologies to implement mechanical and manufacturing projects. 6. Analyze and solve mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics. 7. Interpret, prepare, and modify mechanical drawings and other related technical documents. 8. Perform technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment. 9. Manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair mechanical components according to required specifications. 10. Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects. ## PROGRAM COURSES The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the program. Programs at Northern College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. | Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Hours | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Mechanical-Technician-Industrial-Millright-2024.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Mechanical-Technician-Industrial-Millright-2024.pdf)