Millwright Foundations Certificate

Career Prospects

Millwrights have a variety of opportunities for employment in both local and regional industry. Some of these opportunities include working in factories, power plants, production facilities and construction sites.

Details

Admission Prerequisites

Math - one of the following:
BC Math 10 (minimum final grade of C+), or BC Math 11 or BC Math 12 (minimum final grade of C), or equivalent.
MATH 030  or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.

English - one of the following:
BC Language Arts 10 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
BC Language Arts 11 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
BC Language Arts 12 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
ENGL 030  or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.

OR

ESTR 037  (Intermediate-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with a minimum final grade of 67%.

OR

Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT):

• Reading Comprehension: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Number Operations: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Problem Solving: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Mechanical Reasoning: 51/70 (6th Stanine) or higher

Based on the results of the assessment(s), applicants may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine admissibility. Interviews may be conducted virtually if necessary.

OR

Successful completion of the NLC POWER  program.  

Important Notes

1. The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
   Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
2. Students must provide safety equipment, including footwear having CSA safety-toe protection and CSA safety glasses with clear lenses, gloves, coveralls, etc.
3. The program is affiliated with the Industry Training Authority, Program Advisory Committee and School Districts 59, 60, 81 and 87.
4. Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements as listed on the NLC website (www.nlc.bc.ca/Services/Information-Technology/minPC).
5. The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide (effective Sept 2022) approved by NLC’s Education Council. Download a PDF of the of the current Program Completion Guide

APPLY NOW for the Millwright Foundation program

Do you need more information?
Contact trades@nlc.bc.ca

Courses

• MILL 101 - Millwright Foundation (720 contact hours)
• MILL 161 - Practicum (80 contact hours)

Credential

Certificate in Millwright Foundations