Description

Millwright apprentices maintain, repair and overhaul shipyard machinery and learn to operate a number of machine tools, including lathes, milling machines and drill presses, to manufacture parts used to repair production equipment. Also, they inspect and maintain cranes and repair machinery in the various waterfront shops.

World Class Shipbuilder Curriculum (WCSC)

The WCSC supports the entire apprentice program by providing each apprentice with the technical knowledge required for the mastery of a trade, and an opportunity to obtain an associate degree in business administration, engineering technology, or engineering. The curriculum provides the educational foundation necessary for continued growth throughout a career.