Millwright, Level 1, 4th edition

For courses covering millwrighting skills.

Responding to a growing national demand for millwrights

Millwright, Level 1, is the first installment of a four-level curriculum for a standard millwright apprenticeship program. Over the series, trainees learn the components of mechanical systems and get step-by-step guidance in installing, removing, troubleshooting and maintaining them.

In the 4th Edition, NCCER's Millwright curriculum moves from five to four levels, to fit a standard four-year industry training program. Content updates in Level 1 reflect modern tools and approaches, such as field sketching, which is now an elective based on its relevance to the work environment. Learners will also benefit from a more focused approach to job skills.

Key features of this title

Practical application

• Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide students in performing technical procedures safely and efficiently.
• An introductory page for each module lists the module objectives and relevant trade terms. It also includes performance tasks for applying new knowledge to real-world tasks.

Self-review

• Section review questions at the end of each section test students' knowledge of the content they've just read.
• Review questions reinforce the knowledge students gain while measuring what they understand.

Learning aids

• Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real scenarios encountered on the job.
• Figures and tables throughout each module illustrate important concepts and clarify complex instructions.

New and updated features of this title

Fully revised series

• REVISED: All levels have been significantly reworked to suit the series revision from a five-part series to a four-part series.
• REVISED: The program now has a Features section throughout. This section presents technical tips and professional practices based on scenarios encountered on real jobsites.
• UPDATED: More than 100 hours of elective modules are available for longer programs, to cover more in-depth training.

Level 1 content enhancements

• ENHANCED: Level 1 includes field sketching (Module 15202), which is now an elective based on its relevance to the work environment.
• ENHANCED: Students get an overview of key facets of millwrighting, including the history of the craft, opportunities in the field and traits of a successful craftworker.
• ENHANCED: The first module breaks down the role of a millwright as a multi-craft professional, due to the variety of tools involved in working with rotating machinery.