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 legislation, regulations, standards, guidelines, and industry practices.
2. Follow quality control/quality assurance procedures to meet industry and organizational standards and end-use requirements.
3. Comply with health and safety legislation to prevent personal and public incidents.
4. Follow sustainability protocols to prioritize resource efficiency, and environmental conservation.
5. Troubleshoot mechanical problems by applying mechanical principles to provide repair solutions that meet manufacturer and/or customer specifications.
6. Use technology to support the design and implementation of mechanical engineering projects.
7. Assist in the interpretation and preparation of engineering drawings, models, and other technical documents according to project specifications.
8. Contribute to the design, manufacturing, assembly, inspection and repair of mechanical components and systems according to required specifications.
9. Select, inspect, use and maintain machinery, tools and equipment for the installation, manufacturing and repair of mechanical components, assemblies and systems.
10. Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of projects to meet business objectives within time, cost, and quality constraints.
11. Develop strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance, career progression and mobility.

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. Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
2. Execute mathematical operations accurately.
3. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
4. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
5. Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions and consequences.

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