Program learning outcomes outline what Mohawk's graduates need to know and be able to do after they complete this program.

Initially, most program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) in consultation with employers and educators. Now, they are reviewed and updated during program review, in consultation with employers, graduates, and current students.

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Vocational Standards

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Identify basic motive power system problems by using critical thinking skills and strategies and by applying fundamental knowledge of motor vehicle operation, components, and their interrelationships.
2. Identify, inspect, and test basic engine components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
3. Identify, inspect, and test basic electrical, electronic, and emission components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
4. Identify, inspect, and test basic drive train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
5. Identify, inspect, and test basic suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
6. Disassemble and assemble components to required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices.
7. Use a variety of test equipment to assess basic electronic circuits, vehicle systems, and subsystems.
8. Apply basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and inspection of basic motive power systems and subsystems.
9. Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by producing supporting documentation to appropriate standards.
10. Use information technology and computer skills to access data concerning repair procedures and manufacturers' updates.
11. Prepare logs, records, and documentation to appropriate standards.
12. Apply business practices and communication skills to improve customer service.
13. Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and work relationships.
14. Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational, health, safety, and environmental law; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.

Essential Employability Skills

All graduates with the following Ontario College credentials, Ontario College Certificate, Ontario College Diploma and Ontario College Advanced Diploma, must be able to reliably demonstrate Essential Employability Skills in a combination of the following 11 skill areas:

1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2. Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
3. Execute mathematical operations accurately.
4. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
5. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
6. Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
7. Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
8. Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems and contributions of others.
9. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
10. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
11. Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions and consequences.

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