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. Collect representative environmental samples, perform routine tests, and interpret results while adhering to standard methods.
2. Monitor activities that are potentially harmful to the environment and assist in their resolution.
3. Assist with the collection and analysis of biophysical information, including habitat assessments, to suggest restoration opportunities.
4. Suggest and engage in sustainable activities that promote stewardship of the environment by adhering to Environmental Best Management Practices.
5. Comply with applicable standards of professional conduct and principles of ethics in all aspects of one’s work.
6. Adhere to occupational/environmental health and safety standards and applicable legislative requirements in all aspects of one’s work.
7. Use established processes and protocols of environmental management systems to contribute to operational efficiency.
8. Perform tasks to meet expectations and timelines stated in the project plan to ensure successful completion of project.
9. Document, maintain, and present technical information in various formats according to the purpose and audience.
10. Develop and implement strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance performance as an environmental technician.

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.

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