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Today's industrial facilities utilize diverse mechanical systems that need proper setup, upkeep, and servicing. This training program equips students for beginner roles in the Industrial Mechanic field. As an industrial mechanic, you'll handle the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of factory machinery and mechanical systems. Your responsibilities will include interpreting technical drawings, relocating industrial equipment, and working with power transmission systems along with vacuum, hydraulic, and pneumatic setups.
Career opportunities
Program graduates find employment in production facilities, processing plants, oil refineries, paper mills, mining operations, shipbuilding yards, and specialized maintenance and fabrication workshops.
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Further education pathways
Upon securing employment, graduates can enroll as apprentices through the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA). Apprenticeships offer valuable hands-on experience paired with technical instruction.
Red Seal Certification - completing an apprenticeship qualifies individuals to take the nationwide examination. This endorsement enables certified professionals to work across all Canadian provinces and territories where the trade is recognized.