Citation in Millwright and Industrial Mechanic. in Cloverdale Canada | Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University | Cloverdale Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 17,094
(c. USD12,292.09)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months

This 24-week training course equips students with the necessary skills to begin an apprenticeship as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright). The curriculum focuses on developing trade-specific competencies, workplace readiness, fundamental knowledge, academic foundations, and key abilities. Participants gain hands-on experience through practical applications involving hand tools, power equipment, and machinery, while completing workshop projects related to maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing industrial mechanical systems. Graduates earn credit toward SkilledTradesBC's Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Level 1 apprenticeship program plus 425 work hours. Foundation programs help develop employer-valued skills. To advance as an apprentice, candidates must secure employer sponsorship and register with SkilledTradesBC. For career growth, KPU offers Millwright/Industrial Mechanic technical training for apprenticeship levels 2 through 4.
Ideal candidates possess mechanical aptitude, mathematical skills, and enjoy analytical problem-solving. The work involves physical demands including lifting, bending, and manual tasks.
Industrial mechanics (Millwrights) work across manufacturing facilities, utilities, and industrial settings. With further training and experience, advancement to supervisory roles becomes possible.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

In addition to KPU’s General university admission requirements, including the vocational-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply. English: English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or Composition 12 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or Creative Writing 12 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or KPU’s Vocational Trades English Reading Assessment with a minimum score of 80%. Mathematics: Any Math 11 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or KPU’s Vocational Trades Mathematics Assessment with a minimum score of 55%. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

Tuition CAD 17,094

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