Industrial Millwright Mechanic & Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program
The Industrial Millwright Mechanic and Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program offers participants training in three trades, ensuring graduates have numerous career paths, a relevant skill set, shop experience and safety certifications.
Free for successful applicants, this 24-week program is offered in partnership between the Centre for Skills Development and the Government of Ontario to support the demand for skilled trades.
Eligibility criteria
Are you a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident?
Are you interested in the following trades: Millwright, Machining or Electrical in the Industrial Setting?
If you answered “Yes” to all those questions, then this program might be for you.
Program schedule
24 weeks of training
Full-time Monday to Friday, from 8:00AM to 2:30PM
Training takes place in Burlington at two locations
Skilled Trades Site – 3335 North Service Rd, Burlington ON (in-shop training)
Head Office Site – 3350 South Service Rd, Burlington ON (theory sessions
This program is for you if:
You like to work with your hands
You learn by doing, not sitting at a desk
You want to have a versatile skill set that’s in demand
You want an accelerated training program
You want to pursue an apprenticeship
Program breakdown
This training program provides in-class instruction and hands-on training in the following areas:
- Electrical Theory and Code (CEC)
- Practical electrical installations
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Machine theory and practice
- Rigging and hoisting
- AC motor control
- Machine and equipment lubrication
- Basic Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
- Interpreting engineering drawings
- Trade calculation and science
- Threads and fasteners
- Employability and essential skills
- Precision measuring tools and equipment
- Comprehensive safety training
We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 session of MEP
Please note that applying does NOT guarantee the acceptance in the program. Limited spaces available.
Employment outlook and information about the different trades
What does an Industrial Millwright Mechanic do?
Millwrights maintain and repair stationary industrial machinery, equipment and systems and are often involved with installing, maintaining, repairing and removing equipment. Millwrights also perform routine maintenance activities, such as cleaning and lubricating equipment, adjusting valves and seals, and investigating breakdowns. According to the Job Bank Canada Labour Market information, hourly rates for Industrial Millwright Mechanic range from 20.00 – 45.00 per hour across Canada.
What does an Industrial Electrician do?
Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of factories, plants, mines, shipyards and other commercial and industrial establishments. According to the Job Bank Canada Labour Market information, hourly rates for Industrial Electrician range from 25.64 – 50.00 per hour across Canada.
What does a Machinist do?
Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to cut or grind metal, plastic or other materials to make or modify parts or products with precise dimensions. Machining and tooling inspectors inspect machined parts and tooling in order to maintain quality control standards. They are employed by machinery, equipment, motor vehicle, automotive parts, aircraft and other metal products manufacturing companies and by machine shops. According to the Job Bank Canada Labour Market information, hourly rates for Machinist range from 19.00- 38.00 per hour across Canada.
Industrial Millwright Mechanic and Electrician are both red seal trades; this means that you can travel across Canada with these apprenticeships.
There are many opportunities for Millwrights and Electricians; they can work in diverse settings including repair shops, plants, construction sites, mines, logging operations, ski hills and many production and manufacturing facilities – essentially anywhere where machinery is used!
Your questions, answered
Answers to the most frequently asked questions.More information:
If you have any questions or need guidance,
please feel free to contact: Emily Spek
Email: emily.spek@centreforskills.ca
Tel.: 905-333-3499 x 310