St. Lawrence College Viewbook 2024-2025

GENERAL MACHINIST – APPRENTICESHIP** - K Learn the theory and skill it takes to create a variety of machined parts. You’ll learn to program and operate specialized machine tools to precisely measure, cut, and grind a number of materials such as metal and plastics to create parts for machines, products, and equipment in industrial plants. Courses include blue- print reading, measuring instruments, metallurgy, and more. Career Opportunities: Precision machinist, computer-numerically controlled (CNC) machinist, CNC programmer, toolmaker, mould maker, metallurgy technician, estimator, production supervisor. HAIRSTYLING - APPRENTICESHIP - K See page 46. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN – APPRENTICESHIP - K Learn firsthand through a paid workplace experience the know-how needed to be successful in this trade. Master the ability to install, test, and repair industrial electrical equipment in a variety of settings like factories, mines, shipyards, and more. Courses include electrical theory, installation methods, and electronics to name a few. Progress from Level 1 (Basic) training to Level 3 (Advanced) while working toward being certified as a skilled Journeyperson. Career Opportunities: Maintenance electrician, electronics engineering technician, instrumentation and control technician, programmable logic controller (PLC) specialist, automation specialist, motor control specialist, electromechanical technician, robotics technician.

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT) – APPRENTICESHIP** - K Gain the expertise to work in a dynamic field that handles industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Machining, welding, installation of new component parts, as well as repairing existing machinery, are just a few of the skills that you’ll learn in this on-the job workplace program. There are also courses in blueprint reading, maintenance theory, trade calculations, and much more. Career Opportunities: Millwright, maintenance technician, field technician, rigging and hoisting specialist, conveyor technician, electromechanical technician, robotics technician. PLUMBER – APPRENTICESHIP – K Learn the theory and study the techniques firsthand that are needed to land a job in this trade. Master the skills to install, maintain, and repair a number of components like pipes and fixtures that are all vital to any industrial and residential plumbing site. Take courses like welding, trade calculations, and workplace safety, rigging and hoisting, to get you prepared to enter the field. Career Opportunities: Plumber, plumbing inspector, building official, backflow prevention technician, pipe fitter. WELDER – APPRENTICESHIP** – C Learn firsthand through workplace experience the skills needed to succeed in this high-demand trade. Master the ability to manipulate metals for a variety of components and structures in a construction or manufacturing setting. Courses include blueprint reading and fitting, materials and process quality, trade practices, and more. Work toward being certified as a skilled Journeyperson. Career Opportunities: Welder, welder/fitter, fabrication technician, ironworker, blacksmith, metalworker, estimator.

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** = Eligible apprentices in these programs may receive up to $4,000 to pay for tuition, travel, tools, or other expenses.

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