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All online Millwright Apprenticeship courses currently available for UAW-Ford Apprentices are listed below. Before registering, it’s always useful to speak with your local joint apprenticeship coordinator (LJAC) to make sure you’re taking the right number of classes, in the correct order, are meeting your apprenticeship requirements, etc.

Browse the list below to enroll in the course(s) of your choice. You may register for multiple classes at once, but you will need to complete a new registration form for each course. Once you’ve registered and your LJAC approves you for enrollment, you will receive a welcome email containing a different student ID for each class you are enrolled. You will, however, have the same username and password for all courses, and can easily jump between them in your student portal.

We’ll be adding more new courses each month so be sure to check back periodically if you don’t see a course you’re interested in listed below!

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Shop Arithmetic (65522110)

In this course you'll review the basic math functions you'll need on a daily basis for working in an industrial setting. This course will help reinforce concepts of basic algebra, fractions, decimals, percentage, ratio and proportion, and practical measurements like area, volume, temperature, and energy. You'll also learn how to apply these concepts to real-world, trade-related problems like measurements, calculations, and conversions.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Addition and Subtraction
  • Multiplication and Division
  • Fractions, Percents, Proportions, and Angles
  • Metric System
  • Formulas
  • Introduction to Algebra
  • Math for the Trades

Maximum Course Duration: 8 weeks

Total Contact Hours: 35

Note: Shop Arithmetic is not required if you have previously successfully completed IRCP 1.

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Intermediate Algebra (65523110)

In this course, you'll learn about basic algebraic concepts, linear equations and inequalities, relations, functions, systems of linear equations, polynomials, rational expressions and equations, and radical and complex numbers. This course will also help you apply algebraic concepts in real-world problems. By the end of this course, you'll be able to understand mathematical relationships and creatively solve problems by interpreting and representing patterns in numbers by using variables, expressions, and equations.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Basic Algebraic Concepts
  • Linear Equations and Inequalities
  • Relations, Functions, and Systems of Linear Equations
  • Polynomials, Rational Expressions, and Inequations
  • Radicals and Complex Numbers

Maximum Course Duration: 12 weeks

Total Contact Hours: 45

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Basic Size and Shape Interpretation (65518110)

A drafter uses a graphical language of pictures to convey information. This graphical language can be understood by people throughout the world and is therefore aptly called a ""world language"". In this course, you'll learn about this world language of drafting, how to draw different views of an object, the relationship between different views, and how you can use the drafter’s world language to accurately convey your ideas to others. This course will also provide an overview of the visual communication skills necessary for reading and interpreting technical drawings. By the end of this course, you'll have a firm grasp of print reading, symbol and abbreviation interpretation, dimensioning, and tolerancing. Finally, you'll gain an idea of computer-aided drawing and its role in modern technology. You'll learn about basic AutoCAD software functions, layers, colors, line types, and how to draw lines and circles.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Computer-Aided Design Basics
  • Lines, Essential Tools, and Drawing Circles
  • Drawing Aids, Layers, Colors, and Linetypes
  • Templates, Copies, Arrays, Arcs, and Polar Arrays
  • Mirror Images, Page Setups, and Object Snap

Maximum Course Duration: 8 weeks

Total Contact Hours: 36

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Geometric Principles (65524110)

In this course, you'll expand your knowledge of basic math skills and applied and analytical geometry. By the end of this course, you'll have a good grasp on the concepts of conic sections, functions, coordinate systems, equation of a straight line, slope, intercept, and inclination angles, relation between lines, and mensuration. You’ll learn how analytical geometry is used to solve geometric problems by calculation, or analysis. You'll also learn how to use calculator operations to help you in your work.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Applied Geometry
  • Analytical Geometry, Part 1
  • Analytical Geometry, Part 2

Maximum Course Duration: 8 weeks

Prerequisites: Shop Arithmetic

Total Contact Hours: 25

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Trigonometric Principles (65525110)

This course provides an overview of various important precalculus and practical trigonometry concepts. You'll learn about exponents, logarithms, sequences, series, trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, conic sections, analytic geometry, polar coordinates, and limits.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Exponents, Logarithms, Sequences, and Series
  • Trigonometric Functions
  • Analytical Trigonometry
  • Systems of Equations and Inequalities
  • Conic Sections and Analytic Geometry
  • Introduction to Calculus
  • Practical Trigonometry

Maximum Course Duration: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: Intermediate Algebra

Total Contact Hours: 60

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Physical Science: 65532110

In this course, you'll learn about temperature measurement, linear and distance measurement, and bulk measurement. You'll also learn how energy, force, and power all relate to machines and industrial applications, and study a variety of instruments and gauges used to measure pressure and flow rates of fluids. You’ll review basic chemistry concepts such as the classification of matter, fundamental laws, and mathematical calculations, and learn how they are applied to various industrial processes. The basic scientific concepts taught in this course are extremely applicable across of variety of trades and career paths, and provide a strong foundation from which to grow.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Linear and Distance Measurement 
  • Bulk Measurement 
  • Temperature Measurement 
  • Energy, Force, and Power 
  • Fluid Measurement 
  • Chemistry 
  • FINAL EXAM

Maximum Course Duration: 8 weeks

Total Contact Hours: 35 hours

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Mechanical Power Transmission (65526110)

This course will provide an introduction to the principles that govern mechanical power transmissions. In this course, you'll learn about the major components of various couplings, shafts, and belt-drive systems, the operating advantages of various types of belt drives, gear types, and gearboxes, the maintenance techniques required during gear and gearbox installation, alignment, and removal, the different chain drive configurations, and the general procedure for installing coupling links and chain drive systems. By the end of this course, you'll have a thorough understanding of how the rating system works for brakes and clutches. You'll also be able to analyze the operating principles of various power transmissions, including its maintenance and troubleshooting processes.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Mechanical Power Transmission, Part 1
  • Mechanical Power Transmission, Part 2
  • Mechanical Power Transmission, Part 3
  • Final Exam 

Maximum Course Duration: 8 weeks

Total Contact Hours: 30

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Hydraulic Systems (65517110)

In this course, you'll learn the basic overview of hydraulic power and gain an understanding of hydraulic systems. By the end of this course, you’ll have a firm grasp on the concepts of actuators, pumps, motors, conductors, and conditioners. Finally, you’ll learn about power system controls, system schematics, and troubleshooting practices for hydraulic power systems.

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Lessons in this program include:

 

  • Hydraulic Power Basics
  • Actuators, Pumps, and Motors
  • Conductors, Conditioners, and Fluids
  • Hydraulic Power System Control
  • Hydraulic System Schematics
  • Hydraulic Power System Troubleshooting

Maximum Course Duration: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: Intermediate Algebra and Geometric Principles

Total Contact Hours: 60

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Predictive Maintenance (65531110)

For many companies, the switch from standard maintenance practices to preventive maintenance practices is a major step. With preventive or preventative maintenance programs, the tasks move away from “fire fighting” – or reactive troubleshooting – and toward preventing downtime maintenance altogether. This course will teach you the concept of vibration analysis and its practical application in the workplace as a method of preventative maintenance. Vibration analysis programs are the most commonly used predictive maintenance processes, and it’s because of these efforts that plants are able to run more smoothly and be more competitive. By performing inspection and repairs during downtime, uptime failures of the analyzed components are all but eliminated.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Predictive Maintenance
  • Predictive Maintenance: Vibration Analysis
  • Predictive Maintenance: Advanced Topics
  • Final Exam

Maxiumum Course Duration: 8 weeks

Prerequisites: Shop Arithmetic

Total Contact Hours: 15

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Introduction to Welding (65550110)

This course is designed to help you understand accident prevention techniques, fire safety methods, and the use of personal protective equipment. You will be introduced to the basics needed to begin building your knowledge and background in welding. You'll learn about welding and its historical perspective. You'll also learn how the various welding processes are classified, along with definitions.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Safe Handling of Pressurized Gases and Welding
  • Working Safely with Electricity
  • Fire Safety
  • Fundamentals of Welding, Part 1
  • Fundamentals of Welding, Part 2
  • Final Exam

Maximum Course Duration: 8 weeks

Total Contact Hours: 37

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Weld Joint Design - Grinding and Cutting (65535110)

In this course, you’ll learn about the physical characteristics, setup, proper selection, and operation of grinding wheels, electronic drills, and power cutting tools. You’ll study elements, equipment, components, and installation associated with gas welding equipment, as well as the basic operating details, capabilities, and limitations of various common thermal cutting processes.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Fundamentals of Grinding
  • Electric Drilling and Grinding Tools
  • Power Cutting Tools
  • Gas Welding Equipment, Part 1
  • Gas Welding Equipment, Part 2
  • Common Thermal Cutting Processes

Maximum Course Duration: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: Introduction to Welding

Total Contact Hours: 52

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Metallurgy Fundamentals (65533110)

In this course, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of metals— what defines a metal and what its characteristics are. You’ll learn about the two broad classifications—ferrous metals and nonferrous metals. You’ll study the different processes of ironmaking and steelmaking required to meet the specific needs of varied industrial demands. The major use of nonferrous metals such as aluminum, lead, tin, zinc, nickel, and magnesium, as you’ll find out, is through their alloys. The properties of the alloy change significantly with variations in alloying components. Finally, you’ll learn how these metals are extracted from their ores, refined, and processed into different alloys, including the different methods of identifying metals.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Ferrous Metals
  • Nonferrous Metals
  • Identification of Metals

Maximum Course Duration: 8 weeks

Total Contact Hours: 15

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Pneumatic Systems (65537110)

This course is a comprehensive overview of pneumatics, and how gases are used to control or supply energy to a process. You'll learn about common components in pneumatic systems and their features. You'll explore basic principles and how to diagnose problems in pneumatic systems. By working with a simple pneumatic system as an example, you will become more familiar with techniques and calculations. Finally, you'll learn how pneumatic systems are controlled by electronic devices and how simple relays and switches are utilized.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Pneumatics, Part 1
  • Pneumatics, Part 2
  • Pneumatics, Part 3

Maximum Course Duration: 8 weeks

Prerequisites: Hydraulic Systems

Total Contact Hours: 30

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Print Reading and Sketching (65544110)

In this course, you'll learn about visual communication skills necessary to successfully complete the wide range of courses in technology programs. You will learn to read and interpret technical drawings. You'll study print reading, interpretation of symbols and abbreviations, and the application of these skills to actual print reading.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Introduction to Print Reading
  • Print Reading Symbols and Abbreviations
  • Print Reading Applications
  • Sketching

Maximum Course Duration: 8 weeks

Total Contact Hours: 34

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Reading Structural Steel Drawings (65548110)

In this course, you'll learn about structural steel drawings and the important features they contain. You'll learn about the specifications used for drawings, bills of material, symbols for bolts and welds, along with connections for beams, columns, plates, and frames. You'll be able to identify types of supports used for various beams, columns, when framing, and to interpret framing plans.

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Lessons in this program include:

  • Reading Structural Steel Drawings, Part 1
  • Reading Structural Steel Drawings, Part 2

 

Maximum Course Duration: 8 weeks

Total Contact Hours: 20

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