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 and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction field.
2. Identify and adhere to established health and safety practices.
3. Perform all construction tasks in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes and ethical practices in the construction field.
4. Work in accordance with established sustainability practices.
5. Collaborate with a range of tradespersons and project stakeholders to maintain effective working relationships
6. Communicate technical information to a variety of clients, supervisors and tradespersons to participate in the successful completion of construction projects.
7. Identify and use industry-specific technologies to support construction projects.
8. Solve on-site trade-related construction problems using mathematical equations and geometric concepts.
9. Select, maintain and safely operate hand and power tools and equipment used in the building construction trades.
10. Assist in the preparation of project estimates.
11. Assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring tasks at construction sites.

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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