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. Conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards and codes of ethics.
2. Schedule and coordinate tasks, within specific deadlines and according to set priorities.
3. Receive, process and distribute communications in the workplace to assist the flow of information.
4. Operate and provide support related to the use of office equipment and technologies.
5. Locate, file and retrieve documents and records from a variety of electronic and paper sources to support daily office operations.
6. Record basic financial information using established document formats, procedures and accounting software.
7. Produce routine business documents using available technologies and established standards and formats.
8. Use interpersonal and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the vision and mission of the organization.
9. Compile resources as well as services to prepare summary reports.
10. Select and use information technologies to support communication with internal and external stakeholders.
11. Assist in the organization and coordination of meetings and travel arrangements.

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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