Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Millwright
Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Millwright
Students can complete this program in two semesters.
A professional Millwright is highly skilled in precision instrumentation, welding, construction, blue print reading, turbines, generators, rigging, conveyor systems, safety, and much more. Millwrights are experts at installing, maintaining, and repairing all sizes of industrial machinery. The OEC in Millwright trains students in each of these areas and is based on curriculum certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and has oversight by Alaska Millwright and Machine Erectors Local 1501.
Tuition
Alaska high-schoolers can attend this program for free for the Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 semesters thanks to grant funding!
Scholarships and financial aid may be available for all other students.
Questions?
For more information about this program and to enroll you can contact PWSC admissions:
email: pwsc.admissions@alaska.edu
call: 907-834-1600 (Mondays-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. AKST)
Career Connections
- Power generation including gas and steam, nuclear, wind, and hydroelectric.
- Petrochemical Industry
- Maintenance & Repair Technician
- Industrial Machinery Installation
- Construction
- Mills and Mines

Annual Mean Wage for Millwrights
The annual mean wage for Millwrights in the state of Alaska is $60,670. For more information on employment and wage statistics for Millwrights, visit the United States Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics, Millwrights Occupational Employment and Wages web page.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes499044.htm#st.
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Knowledge & Skills Acquired
- Welding
- Oxyfuel cutting
- Precision tools
- Rigging sole plates
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Turbines
- Alignment
Occupational Endorsement Certificate Requirements
- 25 credit hours
- 2.0 GPA
Please view the most recent catalog for information about academic programs and courses at: UAA Academic Catalog - Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Millwright.
Millwright Modules and Classes
Classes are typically held Monday-Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- ITEC A101 HAZWOPER 24 Hour
1.5 Credits
Designed to provide the classroom requirements for students trained at the Hazardous Emergency Response wirker level as described in 29 CFR 1910.120.
- ITEC A111 Millwright Level I
4 Credits
Consists of six modules and the core NCCER curriculum. Provides students with knowledge in basic safety, basic math, hand tools, power tools, blueprints and basic rigging. Provides hands-on and classroom instruction to help students master the skills required in the millwright profession.
Registration Restrictions: At least one high school math class completed at a 10th-grade level, reading and writing at 10th-grade level. - ITEC A112 Millwright Level II
4 Credits
Consists of nine modules of instruction. Provides hands-on and classroom instruction to help students master the skills required for the millwright profession. Classes will be conducted with the cooperation of industry partnership. Skilled mill-wrights will participate in instruction of modules and the on-the-job training and skill development.
- ITEC A211 Millwright Level III
5 Credits
Consists of 12 modules of instruction. Provides hands-on and classroom instruction to help students master the skills required for the millwright profession. Classes will be conducted with the cooperation of industry partnership. Skilled mill-wrights will participate in instruction of modules and on-the-job training and skill development.
- ITEC A212 Millwright Level IV
5 Credits
Consists of 12 modules of instruction. Provides hands-on and classroom instruction to help students master the skills required for the millwright profession. Conducted with the cooperation of industry partnership. Skilled millwrights will participate in instruction of modules and on-the-job training and skill development.
- ITEC A213 Millwright Level V
5 Credits
Consists of nine modules of instruction. Students will perform written and manual proficiency in each module. Provides hands-on and classroom instruction to help students master the skills required for the millwright profession. Classes will be conducted with cooperation of industry partnerships. Skilled millwrights will participate in instruction of modules and on-the-job training and skill development.
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ITEC A125 Confined Space Awareness
.5 Credits
Designed to give students the training that is required in the federal Confined Space Entry Regulations, 29 CFR 1910.146, for supervisors, attendants and entrants.