Local Employment Requirements
- To work as a millwright in Alberta, individuals may be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyman although it is not mandatory.
- An apprentice in their final period of a program may wish to write the Interprovincial Exam under the Interprovincial Standards Program. If successful, the apprentice will be granted a Red Seal, which is recognized throughout most of Canada. This program is managed by the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA), which has members from all participating provinces/ territories and the federal government.
- Individuals with a certificate issued by another recognized apprenticeship program in Canada can apply for an Alberta Journeyman Equivalency document under the Equivalency Program with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
- Individuals that do not have a trades certificate but can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience, based on the standards set for journeymen, may apply for certification under the Qualifications Certificate Program through Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
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Local Skills Requirements
- Experience is an important asset to finding employment in Alberta. Most employers look for individuals with one to two years experience.
- Millwrights should be familiar with various types of machinery such as hydraulic systems, pumps and compressors, and welding tools. They should also know how to read and interpret blueprints, drawings or specifications.
- Millwrights may need to estimate labour and material costs, work as a liaison with management, engineers and other trades as well as instruct apprentices and supervise other workers.
- Strong communication skills are essential including writing, reading and oral communication. Individuals must have strong problem solving and decision making skills and posses strong numerical skills. Millwrights often work within a team so people skills are essential. Continuous learning is also essential.
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Skills Requirements
There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.
Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:
Experience:
3-5 years
Specific Skills:
Repair or replace defective machinery parts. Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions. Perform routine maintenance work on machinery.
Additional Skills:
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
Essential Skills:
Oral communication, working with others, problem solving, job task planning and organizing, writing, reading text, critical thinking, decision making, continuous learning and numeracy.
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