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Diploma of Mechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright

Northern College

  • Timmins, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A two-year diploma in industrial machinery installation and maintenance at the Timmins Campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Mechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright and apply scientific and technical reasoning
  • Evaluate design choices
  • And communicate practical solutions.

Career outcomes

  • Industrial millwright
  • Mechanical engineering technician
  • Millwrighting contractors
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Utilities
  • Aerospace
  • Food processing
  • Mining
  • Power stations

Curriculum

  • Four semesters. Millwright machining I to IV
  • Technical drawings
  • Welding I to IV
  • Fluid power I and II
  • Bearings and lubrication
  • Power transmission
  • Electrical controls
  • Compressors
  • Pumps and valves
  • Precision measurement
  • Material handling systems and a two-week unpaid placement in Mechanical Theory and Practical.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior high school diploma or certificate
  • English
  • Grade 11 advanced mathematics.

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent senior high school diploma, With the programme's required subjects (Grade 12 English and, For many programmes, Math or sciences).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the intake (apply at least 8 months before start
  2. Apply until classes begin) through the designated application portal. Apply online through OCAS International and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload your senior high school diploma or certificate
  3. Transcripts and English test results. Receive the offer (Fall offers from 1 February) and confirm your seat by 1 May. Use the Letter of Acceptance to apply for the Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,716 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusTimmins Campus
Faculty or schoolEngineering Technology and Trades
DepartmentMechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteNorthern College publishes international scholarships including entrance and student-excellence awards, Eligibility and available intake cycles vary, And a Fall 2026 entrance award must not be assumed for Fall 2027.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.