Course Overview
This comprehensive course is designed for experienced, non-certified Industrial Mechanics (Millwrights) with 9000 hours of work experience seeking to challenge the Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification exam in British Columbia. This course provides focused review and exam simulation, which aligns with the current Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS), to better prepare students to write their Red-Seal exam. Throughout the course, participants will review key theoretical concepts from all major areas of the trade, as outlined in Red Seal standard. Learners will engage in structured online assignments, practice exams, and group discussions to strengthen knowledge, identify areas for improvement, and build confidence in applying trade knowledge to exam-style questions. Throughout the course, instructors with Red Seal certification and extensive industry experience will provide regular feedback and share proven test-taking techniques. Prerequisites:
Prerequisite(s)
- 9000 hours of Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) work experience* *work hours must be verified via a letter on company letterhead issued by your employer or similar documentation accepted by the Department.
Credits
10.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe key theoretical concepts pertain to the Work Activities listed in the Red Seal Occupational Standard
- Work Activity A: Perform Common Occupational Skills
- Work Activity B: Perform Rigging Hoisting and Lifting
- Work Activity C: Services Mechanical Power Transmission Components and Systems
- Work Activity D: Services Material Handling / Process Systems
- Work Activity E: Services Fluid Power Systems
- Work Activity F: Performs preventative and predictive maintenance, commissioning, and decommissioning
- Describe the Red Seal exam structure, question format, and competency expectations
Effective as of Winter 2026
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