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. Analyze, interpret, and produce electrical and electronics drawings, technical reports including other related documents and graphics.
2. Analyze and solve complex technical problems related to electrical systems by applying mathematics and science principles.
3. Design, use, verify, and maintain instrumentation equipment and systems.
4. Design, assemble, test, modify, maintain and commission electrical equipment and systems to fulfill requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
5. Commission and troubleshoot static and rotating electrical machines and associated control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
6. Design, assemble, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuits, components, equipment and systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
7. Design, install, analyze, assemble and troubleshoot control systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
8. Use computer skills and tools to solve a range of electrical related problems.
9. Create, conduct and recommend modifications to quality assurance procedures under the supervision of a qualified person.
10. Prepare reports and maintain records and documentation systems.
11. Design, install, test, commission and troubleshoot telecommunication systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
12. Apply and monitor health and safety standards and best practices to workplaces.
13. Perform and monitor tasks in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and ethical principles.
14. Configure installation and apply electrical cabling requirements and system grounding and bonding requirements for a variety of applications under the supervision of a qualified person.
15. Design, commission, test and troubleshoot electrical power systems under the supervision of a qualified person.
16. Select and recommend electrical equipment, systems and components to fulfill the requirements and specifications under the supervision of a qualified person.
17. Apply project management principles to contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.

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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