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. Complete all tasks in compliance with pertinent legislation and regulations, as well as biotechnology standards and guidelines.
2. Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
3. Apply best practices for sustainability.
4. Complete biotechnological applications using principles of chemistry, biology and biostatistics as well as basic principles of physics.
5. Use appropriate laboratory procedures to carry out quantitative and qualitative tests and analyses.
6. Carry out standard cell culture procedures under aseptic conditions.
7. Carry out molecular biology procedures.
8. Assist with the management of biological data to support biological scientists and researchers in capturing, organizing/summarizing and storing their data.
9. Prepare, maintain and communicate scientific data effectively.
10. Develop and present a strategic plan for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.

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:

Find out more about Essential Employability Skills here.