Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Apprenticeship

About this programme

If you’ve got a mechanical mind and a knack for solving problems , the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprenticeship is where your skills get serious. Learn how to install, maintain, and repair the machines that keep industries running , from factory floors to ski hills. Graduating knowing how to troubleshoot complex systems, read technical drawings, and keep everything from conveyor belts to turbines in top shape. And because millwrights touch so many trades, you’ll build a skillset that’s flexible, in-demand, and ready for whatever comes next. Take the skills you learn and challenge yourself! This trade has an opportunity for you to compete in the Provincial Skills Canada Competition, Skills Canada National Competition and WorldSkills Competition. Apprenticeship is a unique form of post-secondary education that blends hands-on work experience with classroom learning. On average, you will spend 80 per cent of your apprenticeship on the job , practicing your trade or profession, and 20 per cent in the classroom or lab through structured learning at RDP. At the end of the final year, you will be eligible to earn a Red Seal Endorsement on your Journeyperson certificate upon successful completion of the Red Seal Exam. Red Seal Endorsement allows Journeypersons to work anywhere in Canada without additional training. If you have a valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate, you are eligible to receive a Blue Seal Achievement in business competencies after completing at least 150 hours of study through any combination of: