
Overview
Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop activities.
They learn principles of both trades in the classroom and then apply their knowledge in the shop where they fabricate, install and maintain industrial tools, machines and equipment to exacting standards of precision.
Precision in Demand
Graduates of the Millwright - Machinist Foundation Program at Selkirk College typically find employment as apprentice millwrights engaged in the operation and maintenance of machines and systems in manufacturing plants, resource development firms, mines, mills and various industrial enterprises. Apprentice machinists are typically employed to set up, calibrate, program and operate sophisticated machine tools in a variety of industrial environments.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Practical Training: 36-Week Millwright- Earn Level 1 and Level 2 training credit for your Millwright Apprenticeship.
- Earn advanced credit for 425 work-based hours.
- Operate and maintain systems and machines.
- Earn Level 1 training credit for your Millwright Apprenticeship.
- Earn advanced credit for 425 work-based hours.
- Operate and maintain systems and machines.
- Earn Level 1 credit for your Machinist Apprenticeship.
- Earn advanced credit for 500 work-based hours.
- Work in a variety of industrial environments.
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Most programs accept applications 12 months before the start date.
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Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology Mechatronics View 8 other Short Courses in General Engineering & Technology in CanadaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
- Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
- Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
18834 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18834 CAD for the full programme during 9 months. -
National
5049 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5049 CAD for the full programme during 9 months.
Living costs for Burnaby
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.