
Title overview
For courses covering millwrighting skills.
Responding to a growing national demand for millwrights
Millwright, Level 4, is the final installment of a four-level curriculum for a standard millwright apprenticeship program. Over 14 modules, students learn the components of the mechanical systems that a millwright interacts with. They also get step-by-step guidance in installing, removing, troubleshooting and maintaining these components.
In the 4th Edition, NCCER's revised Millwright curriculum moves from five to four levels, to fit a standard four-year industry training program. Content updates reflect modern tools and approaches, plus more coverage of maintenance topics. Students 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: Level 4 is now the final level of NCCER's fully revised Millwright program. Previously, the program and corresponding materials were offered as a five-level 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.
Content enhancements
- NEW: A step-by-step illustrated guide on how to perform alignment using laser shaft alignment tools has been added to the Level 4 text.
- ENHANCED: Coverage of all five conveyor types explores their application and the environments they're used in. Several approaches to belt conveyor drive options are introduced.
- ENHANCED: Coverage of all eight types of predictive testing and inspection approaches has been improved upon. Supportive art helps students visualize these approaches.
Table of contents
MODULES
- Basic Hydraulic Systems (15409)
- Troubleshooting and Repairing Hydraulic Equipment (15410)
- Installing Belt and Chain Drives (15311)
- Introduction to Conveyors (15401)
- Troubleshooting and Repairing Conveyors (15402)
- Laser Alignment (15502)
- Optical Layout and Alignment (15504)
- Gearboxes (15412)
- Troubleshooting and Repairing Gearboxes (15411)
- Turbines (15505)
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (15508)
- Maintaining and Repairing Turbine Components (15506)
- Crane Communications (53101)
- Crane Safety and Emergency Procedures (21106)
Author bios
About our author
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation that provides portable, industry-recognized credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals. Its comprehensive workforce development system includes accreditation, training, assessment, certification and career development solutions for the construction and maintenance industries.