Industrial Mechanics (DVS)

NEXT COURSE BEGINS: FALL2015! -CDC LACHUTE

Here is one of the training programs that surely offers the most opportunities in Québec!

If you enjoy manual work, if you are fascinated by machines in general, if you see yourself making, building, repairing and installing equipment, you can be assured that employers in our regions are looking for people like you!

Job opportunities

As a construction mechanic or industrial mechanic, you could work in places such as:

• Manufacturing plants or industries
• Mechanic shops
• Construction sites

Possible specialization

• AVS maintenance mechanic in industrial commands
• AVS in preventive mechanic maintenance
• Technical studies in mechanical engineering
• Industrial maintenance technology

Objectives of the program

Acquire the knowledge and the skills to diagnose malfunctions inequipment, to apply the techniques needed to practice the trade an to maintain, repair and install industrial equipment. To interpret drawings, specifications and other technical documentation.

Skills to be acquired

• Install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot and modify mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrohydraulic and electropneumatic computer assisted or programmable automated systems.
• Work with equipments or systems such as pumps, compressor outlets, electric motors, etc.
• Participate in assembling production line equipment or starting up a new plant.

Admission Requirements

• Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning; OR
• Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the current school year begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics (MATH 416) OR;
• Have earned those same credits at Secondary III level and obtain the Secondary IV credits while pursuing Vocational Training courses OR;
• Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the functional prerequisites.

Program Content

Code	Statement of the Competency	Hours	Credits
755-002	Apply concepts related to health and safety on construction sites	30	2
898-201	Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process	15	1
898-212	Draw sketches and diagrams	30	2
898-224	Interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation	60	4
898-242	Use measuring instruments	30	2
898-255	Perform manual machining operations	75	5
898-262	Perform lubrication operations	30	2
898-272	Use lifting and handling techniques	30	2
898-283	Perform operations related to the removal, installation and adjustment of shafts, bearings and bushings	45	3
898-297	Maintain and repair transmission and motion transformation components and devices	105	7
898-303	Work with tubes, pipes and hoses	45	3
898-314	Use alignment techniques	60	4
898-325	Maintain and repair industrial pumps and motors	75	5
898-336	Check the electrical components of industrial production equipment	90	6
898-345	Maintain, repair and adjust vacuum pumps, pneumatic motors and compressors	75	5
898-358	Assemble, maintain and repair hydraulic and electrohydraulic circuits	120	8
898-365	Assemble, maintain and repair pneumatic and electropneumatic circuits	75	5
898-373	Use static and dynamic balancing techniques	45	3
898-384	Use logical diagnostic procedures	60	4
898-396	Troubleshoot automated systems	90	6
898-403	Use vibration analysis techniques	45	3
898-416	Perform machining operations using machine tools	90	6
898-428	Perform cutting and welding operations	120	8
898-432	Perform metal forming operations	30	2
898-444	Apply a preventive and prospective maintenance program for industrial equipment	60	4
898-451	Use job search techniques	15	1
898-466	Install industrial equipment	90	6
898-475	Troubleshoot industrial equipment	75	5
898-486	Do a practicum in the workplace	90	6

Total: 1800 hours

Loans and bursaries are available from the MELS.

* In partnership with Commission scolaire de la Rivìère-du-Nord at the Centre Performance Plus in Lachute.