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
Domestic fees
$2,618.23
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of MILL 1000 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52696
Dates
Sep 12 - Jan 30 Loading
- CRN 52696
- $2618.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Jan 30 | Tue, Thu | 08:00 - 14:00 | Online |
| Sep 12 | Sat | 08:00 - 11:00 | Online |
| Sep 26 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Oct 10 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Nov 07 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Nov 21 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Dec 05 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Jan 16 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Jan 30 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
17 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- No Class from December 14 to January 10 Orientation and Info Session Day is in person on September 12th from 08:00 to 11:00 in room NE01-107. Students must bring their devices i.e. laptops (preferred), phones (if students have computers at home). Textbook required: Millwright Manual of Instructions and Study Guide. Interested candidates must submit up-to-date resumes to the Program Assistant at soepts@bcit.ca, and include their BCIT student ID (if they have one).
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of MILL 1000 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93588
Dates
Mar 16 - Jul 17 Loading
- CRN 93588
- $2618.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Mar 23 - Jul 01 | Tue, Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Mar 27 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Apr 10 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Apr 24 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| May 08 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| May 22 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Jun 05 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Jun 19 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Jul 03 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
| Jul 17 | Sat | 08:00 - 14:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
17 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- The School of Energy would like to help students expand their career opportunities. REQUEST APPROVAL TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2027, TO RECEIVE A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE WAIVER COVERING 50% OF THE TUITION FEE, which will be applied when we process your course registration. Tuition balance is to be paid upon confirmation of registration. Important course information: No Class on March 10th, March 12th and March 14 (Spring Break). No Class on March 19th in lieu of info session on March 7. Orientation and Info Session Day is in person on March 7th from 8:00 am to 11:00 a.m. in room NE01-107. Students must bring their devices i.e. laptops (preferred), phones (if students have computers at home). Textbook required: Millwright Manual of Instructions and Study Guide. Interested candidates must submit up to date resumes to the Program Assistant at soepts@bcit.ca, and include your BCIT student ID (if you have one).
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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