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. Utilize planning legislation and processes to facilitate sustainable land development.
2. Use relevant professional skills and knowledge to contribute to the design and modelling of land use projects and plans.
3. Analyze policies, laws, research and data to inform recommendations about associated impacts to land development.
4. Use current and emerging industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support land use planning projects.
5. Communicate technical information accurately and effectively to facilitate the planning process.
6. Apply data analytics and research to support and inform the planning process.
7. Collect, process and interpret technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents to support the planning process.
8. Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to capture and respond to needs as they relate to the planning process.
9. Employ standards of professional conduct and principles of professional ethics to enhance work performance.
10. Collaborate as part of an integrated planning team to deliver evidence-based planning services and recommendations.

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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