Millwright Helper

Workforce Skills Award

Program Overview

The Millwright Helper Workforce Skills Award (WSA) is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level employment in industrial maintenance. This fast-track program equips students with the foundational skills needed to assist in the maintenance and repair of rotating equipment commonly found in refineries, power plants, and industrial repair shops.

Students will gain hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing rotating equipment such as pumps, turbines, compressors, and gearboxes. Training includes proper equipment alignment, mechanical troubleshooting, and basic machine shop operations. Safety procedures and operational coordination are emphasized throughout the program to ensure readiness for real-world industrial environments.

Course offerings

Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters

Course schedule

Receiving Academic Credit Hours

All courses in the Millwright Helper Workforce Skills Award (WSA) program have the option to be converted to credit hours using a Petition to Record Credit form, and all courses lead into the Del Mar College Millwright pathway including the Industrial Machining Applied Technology Specialization: Industrial Rotating Equipment Mechanic (Millwright), Associate in Applied Science.

Admission requirements

• Students must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma/GED NOT required
• Recommended minimum of 9th grade level math and reading knowledge

Academic Pathway

Industrial Technology Department
(361) 698-1701

Take the next step!

Upon completion, Del Mar College students can advance their skills by taking credit courses toward the following "stackable" credentials:

• Industrial Rotating Equipment Mechanic (Millwright), Associate of Applied Science
• Industrial Rotating Equipment Mechanic (Millwright) - Level II, Certificate
• Industrial Millwright - Level I, Certificate
• Millwright, Occupational Skills Award

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