An Industrial Mechanic Millwright works on industrial machinery, mechanical equipment and components, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, lubrication, cooling and exhaust systems, and pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, presses, generators and pneumatic and hydraulic controls.
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Review this document:
Creating Apprenticeship Friendly LBS Services - Preparing a Learner for Apprenticeship
Review the information from Skilled Trades Ontario about Construction Millwrights:
https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/construction-millwright/
Review the information from Skilled Trades Ontario about Mechanical Millwrights:
https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/industrial-mechanic-millwright/
Use the curriculum training standard to determine the general learning outcomes for Level 1 apprentice for both Construction Millwright and Mechanical Industrial Millwright (one document).
Learning About Being a Millwright
Industrial Sector Animated Video (video)
A Day in the Life of a Millwright at Linamar (video)
A Day in the Life - Construction Millwright (video)
Job Talks - Industrial Mechanical Millwright - Jennifer Talks About the Job (video)
Essential Skills for Success as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Using Essential Skills: On the job with an industrial mechanic (millwright)
Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills-Have learner set up an account so they can access trade specific resources. Use the Explorer Hub to learn about being a millwright. For more information on how to use the CTAO hub access the Explore the CTAO Hub curriculum resource.
Assessment Tools to Determine Skills Gaps
Writing for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)
Reading for the Trades and the Workplace (self -ssessment)
Numeracy and Problem Solving for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)
Digital Skills and Adaptability for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)
Communication and Collaboration for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)
ESKARGO Self-Assessment for Apprenticeship (self-assessment for all OALCF competencies)
Complete an Apprenticeship Self-Assessment Checklist (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal but is a self-assessment)
Common Assesment for the Apprenticeship Goal Path (a collection of assessment resources aligned with the OALCF).
Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one. Use the Explorer Hub to to complete the built in assessments to see if being a millwright is a good fit. Use the assessments in the Pre-Apprenticeship Hub to determine gaps.
Foundational Assessment for Skills Trades (FAST) - Millwright Communication Skills, Concepts of Science, Math - Must register to access.
Other Assessments: Use this link to access a list of assessments that can be used for the apprenticeship goal path.
Curriculum Resources
Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one.
Access the learning resources in the "I'm a pre-apprentice" section. The Learning Resources courses cover a variety of topics including math, trade science, reading and document use.
Access the millwright specific unit and professional development topics designed to help someone succeed in technical training. This is found in the "I'm an apprentice" section. The "Core Skills" courses cover a variety of topics including math, trade science, reading and document use.
Industrial Maintenance EARAT: Communication, Math and Science for Millwright
Math Resources: Use this link to access general trades information. Sort the "Category" column fo find a variety of "math" specific curriculum resources.
Task-Based Activities Portal:
See a comprehensive list of task-based activities related to apprenticeship here.
Test and Certificate of Qualification Preparation
Prepare for a Certfication of Qualification Exam (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal)
How to Write Multiple Choice Exams (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal)
Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one.
Access the I'm a pre-apprentice" section for a course on managing test anxiety.
Access the millwright specific unit in the "I'm an apprentice" section. The Apprenticeship Supports and Workplace Series include a number of courses including managing test anxiety and read seal test preparation.
Trade Examiminations in Ontario - Trade Exam Preparation Guide
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - Exam Information (Red Seal) - includes a self-assessment and gives examples of types of exam questions.
Milestones
Choose from full list based on skills gaps.
Potential Culminating Task(s)
Preparing for a Ceritificate of Qualification
Study Skills and Test Preparation
Health and Safety
General Apprenticeship Readiness
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