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 work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
2. Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
3. Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
4. Apply sustainability best practices in workplaces.
5. Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
6. Analyze and solve mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
7. Interpret, prepare and modify mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
8. Perform technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
9. Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components according to required specifications.
10. Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects.
11. Interpret, prepare and modify elevating device drawings and other related technical documents according to required specifications.
12. Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair elevating device equipment according to required specifications.
13. Analyze and solve electrical problems with elevating device equipment by applying mathematics and fundamentals of electricity and electronics.

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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