MILL 111 - Introduction to Millwright Trade

3 Credits
Safety and an overview of the trade are the emphasis for this course - designed to be the first of 16 courses necessary to complete the millwright apprenticeship program. This course will offer an explanation of the job duties and employability skills expected of UBC millwrights and the industries in which millwrights work. Describe the personal habits, behaviors, and practices that improve safety and identify the precautions taken to help avoid accidents and injuries on the job site. Demonstrate an understanding of math calculations and formulas millwrights commonly use on the job. Explain Lockout and Tagging procedures and responsibilities. Identify and describe the hand and power tools used by millwrights and describe the safety precautions that should be taken when handling these tools. Identify the various precision tools used by millwrights and explain their proper maintenance. Name and describe various types of fasteners and other materials and describe their characteristics. Careful attention is paid to efficient work habits and positive character traits leading to a successful completion of this program and a career in the trade.

Course Outcomes

Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of the millwright apprentice.
Investigate the past, present and future of the millwright trade, discuss both union and open-shop construction and the general construction industry.
Understand and identify the correct safety practices & procedures for working in a shop, mill, or on a construction site as prescribed by OSHA and theUBC.
Demonstrate the ability of proper tool usage.
Identify and describe the materials used on millwright job sites.
Demonstrate math skills needed to preform millwright tasks.