Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) On-the-Job Training Guide Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) install, maintain and repair machinery in factories, mines and production facilities. Training Requirements: 7200 hours (4 years) including: four 8-week training sessions at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon. Parkland College offers all four levels of Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprenticeship training at their campus facility in Esterhazy. Information regarding training is available on request by calling (306)786-2760. Journeyperson to apprentice ratio for this trade is: 1:2 The information contained in this pamphlet serves as a guide for employers and apprentices. Apprenticeship training is mutually beneficial to both employer and apprentice. The employer s investment in training apprentices results in skilled and certified workers. The pamphlet summarizes the tasks to be covered by the apprentice during the on-the-job portion of apprenticeship training. An apprentice spends approximately 85% of the apprenticeship term training on-the-job. It is the employer s or journeyperson s training responsibility to supervise an apprentice s practical skills development until a satisfactory level of proficiency has been reached. EMPLOYER TRAINING RESPONSIBILITY introduce the apprentice to daily practice in approved safety procedures provide guided, hands-on practical experience and theory in the tasks and skills of the millwright trade where possible, expose the apprentice to new technology in the trade. Employers should make every effort to expose their apprentices to work experience in as many areas of the trade as possible. Below, in-school instruction is listed first; suggestions to help employers assist the apprentice to prepare for in-school training are listed next. The content of the training components is subject to change without notice. 10/14
Level One Layout and Cutting Tools Hand cutting tools type, use and maintenance Layout tools use and techniques scheduling work in tool crib or storeroom if available having apprentice work alongside journeyperson to lay out and fabricate workpiece, i.e. motor base explaining use of tools, including safe use and maintenance Lubrication, Ball Bearings Lubrication system types and selection Ball bearing types, selection and maintenance explaining selection and identification of lubricants identifying types of lubrication systems: splash, bath, mist, etc explaining effects of over and under lubrication, including overheating and other equipment damage emphasizing importance of cleanliness and storage when working with bearings identifying ball bearing types explaining bearing applications and installations Measuring, Threading and Assembly Tools; Fasteners Precision measuring tools identification, use, maintenance and operation Hand threading tool use and operation Assembly tool identification Fastener type identification instruction in cleanliness for precision tools and their proper storage demonstrating proper use and application of a variety of precision measuring tools demonstrating safe use and limitations of assembly tools, presses and hand wrenches explaining selection of fasteners: coarse and fine thread, metric and imperial, and compatibility of metals demonstrating importance of proper installation of fasteners, including torsional limits Metallurgy Steel metallurgy and manufacturing Metal and alloy type identification Construction and heat treating of steel tools Non destructive testing Soldering methods demonstrating recognition of ferrous and non-ferrous materials and methods of identification explaining the effects of temperature on metal discussing hardening, annealing, and tempering of metals provide hands-on training in hard soldering Power Tools Power tool types, uses and maintenance explaining operation of power tools, including safe operation and maintenance
Rigging OH&S regulations Rigging equipment and techniques Rigging equipment maintenance WHMIS Fire safety assisting apprentice in identifying weights of a variety of materials identifying the selection and capacity of slings and other lifting hardware training in hand signals offering required crane and hoist training as per OH&S requirements Technical Drawing Drafting instruments Orthographic drawing skills Dimensioning standards Tolerances Sectional and auxiliary views training in basic on the job reading of blueprints to obtain proper information Mathematics Basic mathematics Trade calculations allowing the apprentice supervised training in on-the-job calculations Welding Oxyacetylene set-up Oxyacetylene cutting and welding Plasma cutting Sleeve and bearing removal from shafts TIG welding techniques MIG welding techniques providing training in the storage and handling of compressed gases and associated equipment explaining selection of brazing and filler rods providing hands-on training in cutting and brazing providing hands-on training in TIG and MIG welding techniques Level Two Belts, Chains and Gears V belt systems, drives and maintenance Chain systems, drives and maintenance Gear systems and maintenance identifying types and demonstrating installation, tensioning and alignment of belts and chains demonstrating gear installation and fit, including clearances and backlash explaining proper lubrication of chains and gears
Electrical, Bearings, Shafts and Seals Electrical systems and motors Bearing selection and maintenance Seal selection and maintenance Shafting selection; attachments explaining different voltage systems identifying safety considerations when working with electrical equipment training in bearing selection for the job specific applications including fixed and floating bearings identifying causes of bearing failure including the effects of lubrication on bearing life training in bearing adjustment including fits and tolerances providing training in basic identification and installation of static and dynamic seal types, application and fits and tolerances Hydraulics 1 Hydraulic theory, hydraulic system components Hydraulic fluid, conductors and fittings Basic hydraulic circuit construction Hydraulic principles explaining the importance of the basic components, maintenance and cleanliness in hydraulic systems Machine Installation/Shaft Alignment Levels and levelling procedures Optical levels Alignment procedures Feeler gauge alignment Laser alignment providing a demonstration of the process used in this form of alignment identifying level types including optical and manual training in the use of optical and laser levels where available Machine Shop Engine lathe servicing Lathe work-holding devices Lathe tool sharpening, facing, finishing, grooving, knurling, tapers, external threads training in basic lathe practices in a machine shop, where possible Mathematics Basic algebra Metric units Trade calculations training in calculation of speeds and feeds, gear ratios and other math required for the jobsite
Technical Drawing Truncated cone layout pattern Truncated rectangular pyramid layout pattern Transition piece layout pattern Common welding symbols assigning and supervising layout projects explaining use of symbols and views Level Three Machine Installation, Couplings, Shaft Alignment Precision optical level identification Field layout techniques Foundation and base types Concrete types, forms and grouting Machine installation hardware Coupling, clutch and brake types and installation Rim and face methods of shaft alignment providing a demonstration of the sequence of steps in shaft alignment identifying couplings types and demonstrating installation emphasizing the importance of coupling alignment training in the selection of appropriate anchors and safe installation of anchors as in manufacturers specifications training in proper techniques of dial indicator set-up and reading Pneumatics 1 Basic pneumatic theory including safety Actuators, description, maintenance and testing demonstrating theory, safety and maintenance of pneumatic systems and components Pipefitting Theory and piping systems System components Piping systems construction identifying components in piping systems explaining application of valves Pumps Pump theory and systems System components Pump types and components Pump and circuit testing, pump maintenance identifying a variety of pumps used on the job identifying pump components and adjustments demonstrating packing selection, installation and adjustment
Technical Drawing Location of surfaces, lines and points in orthographic drawings Identification of internal surfaces in full sectional views Arrow dimensioning and general tolerance data in orthographic views Calculation of metric tolerances, allowances and limits for fits using charts assisting in the interpretation of prints and drawings Trade Mathematics Basic geometry Trade calculations allowing the apprentice supervised training in on-the-job calculations ARC Welding Surface build-up using GMAW Surface build-up using SMAW Rod selection, welding different metal thicknesses; and manipulation of arc welding electrodes to construct various joints and fillets Bearing race removal training in selection of rods and manipulation techniques providing hands-on training in MIG and ARC welding where available Level Four Hydraulics 2 Advanced hydraulic theory, System components and schematics Pneumatic circuit identification System controls, pumps, circuits, troubleshooting and accessories explaining the theory of hydraulic systems identifying hydraulic components Materials Handling Conveyor system identification and maintenance Conveyor components exposure to a variety of conveying systems in the workplace if available Pneumatics 2 Advanced pneumatic theory Pneumatic system components and schematics Identification, construction and testing of pneumatic circuits Pneumatic troubleshooting techniques Plastics and plastic joining techniques and plastic welding procedures using theory to troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic systems
Shaft Alignment C Cross dialling alignment procedures Laser alignment procedures training and exposure to the various types of alignment Steam/Prime/Preventative Maintenance Prime mover identification Power generation system identification Preventative/predictive maintenance principles and methods Advanced torque methods identifying and maintaining components of the steam process, where applicable identifying the preventative and predictive maintenance program in the workplace training in employer-specific or equipment specific non-destructive testing programs Technical Drawing Location of part features on orthographic view drawings Review of engineering drawings with a variety of views Dimension data and tolerance information from engineering drawings Calculating tolerances and allowances from charts Interpreting mechanical drawings assisting in the interpretation of prints and drawings at an advanced level Trade Mathematics Basic geometry and trigonometry Trade calculations allowing the apprentice supervised training in on-the-job calculations
Consider apprenticeship training as an investment in the future of your company and in the future of your workforce. Ultimately, skilled and certified workers increase your bottom line. Get involved in the apprenticeship training system. Your commitment to training helps to maintain the integrity of the trade. Do you have employees who have been working in the trade for a number of years but don t have trade certification? Contact your local apprenticeship office for details on how they might obtain the certification they need. Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission 2140 Hamilton St Regina SK S4P 2E3 Tel: (306) 787-2444 Fax: (306) 787-5105 Toll Free: 1-877-363-0536 web site: www.saskapprenticeship.ca District Offices Estevan (306) 637-4930 La Ronge (306) 425-4385 Moose Jaw (306) 694-3735 North Battleford (306) 446-7409 Prince Albert (306) 953-2632 Saskatoon (306) 933-8476 Swift Current (306) 778-8945 Yorkton (306) 786-1394