Program Learning Outcomes - 284

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. Participate successfully in college programs and activities
  2. Apply self-management and interpersonal skills to perform as a team member.
  3. Develop and utilize functional skills to support daily life.
  4. Implement ongoing personal development strategies and plans to improve academic and vocational opportunities.
  5. Function (work) with increased levels of independence within the college and community in order to contribute to a positive, safe environment.
  6. Use community agencies and partners as resources to support volunteer and employment opportunities.

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. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
  4. Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

Find out more about Essential Employability Skills here.