Advanced Diploma in Environmental Technology (Co-op)

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

The program introduces the student to principles of design, planning sustainable construction, contemporary building methods,  structural and environmental engineering related to architectural construction. Individual and team projects involved with residential, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings, assist in the development of knowledge and skills required for careers in the architectural field. This co-operative education program consists of six academic terms and four work terms over a 3.3 to 3.7 year period.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Communicate with clients, contractors, other building professionals, and approval authorities.
• Prepare, read, interpret, and revise drawings, and other graphical representations used in building projects.
• Obtain, analyze, prepare, and revise specifications* and other project documents used in design* and construction.
• Prepare estimates of time, costs, and quantity, and participate in the tendering process.
• Solve technical problems related to building projects through the application of principles of building science* and mathematics.
• Collaborate with and coordinate information from structural, mechanical, and electrical building systems professionals.
• Contribute to the design* of architectural projects.
• Contribute to the analysis, planning, and preparation of site planning documents.
• Comply with the legal and ethical requirements of an architectural technologist in the practice of building design* and construction.
• Assess buildings and their interiors, and make recommendations for their repurposing and renovation.
• Ensure personal safety and contribute to the safety of others in the workplace.
• Participate in sustainable design* and building practices.
• Use and evaluate current and emerging technology to support building projects.
• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of building projects.
• Apply business principles to design* and building practices.

Co-operative Education
This three-year program has four co-op work terms (minimum of three required).  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.

This program provides students with an understanding of the practical science of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. It is a three-year, seven level program with up to 16 months of paid co-op experience. The electrical engineering technology program will prepare graduates for jobs in growth areas of automation, network communications, electrical utilities/protection, process control, electronics, and embedded systems. Students will study electrical system design, automation, power generation/distribution, and develop practical skills. Graduates will be skilled in AutoCAD, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, PLCs, motors, electronics, programming, and industrial automation. Throughout the program, students will apply this knowledge in conjunction with the Canadian Electrical Code, workplace health and safety and project management applications. Additionally, students will enhance their interpersonal and communication skills.

Journalism - Broadcast students learn skills to develop a career as a Broadcast Journalist in electronic media, radio, television and webmedia.  Develop story telling skills as a reporter using broadcast news gathering equipment, audio and visual, news writing, newscasting, news editing, interviewing, researching, documentary/current affairs production, sportscasting, newsbeats, news management, media law and media ethics.

Students operate four broadcast properties in Fanshawe College's School of Contemporary Media building, which is equipped with the latest in broadcast facilities.

The program offers practical, hands-on training with live on-air performances on the College broadcast properties (e.g., Listen live at CIXX-FM, The X 106.9FM www.1069thex.ca, The Falcon at www.thefalcon.ca, CFRL Radio at www.cfrlradio.ca, and the new Stellar Radio, live video and audio at http://original.livestream.com/stellar_radio

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Report on stories in an accurate, detailed, balanced, professional, and timely manner.
• Apply computer and technical skills to designated production and research functions in journalism.
• Function both independently and as a member of editorial and/or production teams.
• Analyze knowledge from communities, current events and public affairs, and history to interpret and express the context for designated journalism publications and/or productions.
• Develop strategies for personal and professional development.
• Comply with relevant Canadian legislation, standards, and the principles and practices of journalism.
• Write and edit content for the designated media platforms.
• Publish and/or broadcast content for the designated media platforms.
• Apply production skills and use production equipment in the preparation and distribution of content for the designated media platforms.

The Developmental Services Worker two-year diploma program prepares its graduates to support people with developmental disabilities so that these individuals may participate fully in their communities. DSW have the specialized knowledge and skills required to work with people with developmental disabilities across the life span.

Inherent to the role of a DSW is an ability to collaborate and build relationships with people with developmental disabilities and their families and to work with colleagues and members of inter-professional teams to facilitate a seamless network of support for people.

Courses focus on disabilities, person directed supports, inclusion and community resources, dual diagnosis, interpersonal skills, counselling, health, pharmacology, development, teaching and intervention strategies. Field placements in community agencies and/or schools are part of the curriculum.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Conduct oneself in an ethical, competent and accountable manner in all professional relationships.
• Provide person-directed supports and services that respect and promote self-determination for people with developmental disabilities
• Provide for the safety of people with developmental disabilities, self and others in compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations and standards of practice.
• Support health and well-being of people with developmental disabilities.
• Employ and adapt formal and informal strategies to support the learning of people with developmental disabilities.
• Provide leadership in the development of inclusive communities.
• Develop professional and personal plans that enhance job performance and well-being.

The Plumbing Techniques program is an Ontario College Certificate program designed to prepare graduates for entrance into a plumbing career through the understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of the plumbing trade and the associated tools and materials. Students will participate in the practical application of fundamental plumbing activities in labs on site at the College in addition to the theory learned in a face-to-face web-enhanced environment. This is an entry level credential and students are not required or qualified to become members of a professional or regulatory body upon completion.

Learning Outcomes:-

• Work according to contractual obligations; the project manual; applicable laws, standards, bylaws, and codes.
• Execute plumbing projects effectively and accurately by interpreting graphics, drawings and written documentation.
• Work responsibly and effectively with others and in accordance with appropriate practices, procedures and in compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Use tools and equipment for basic installation manufacture, and repair of components to required specifications.
• Contribute to the organizing and planning of plumbing installation projects.
• Solve routine plumbing issues using a variety of problem solving approaches.

Auto Body Repair Techniques is a one-year Ontario College Certificate program that prepares graduates to enter the auto body repair field. The curriculum focuses on the practical skills used by entry-level auto body repairers: welding, refinishing, and body and frame repair. Students also learn how to assess vehicle damage and develop repair estimates.

Learning Outcomes:-
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Under appropriate supervision, repair and refinish damage to automotive bodies and frames, and inspect and repair vehicle safety devices.
• Under appropriate supervision, use diagnostic equipment and basic repair techniques to service automotive power train, tires and rims, fuel and electrical systems, and heating, air conditioning and cooling systems.
• Repair rust on vehicles and apply corrosion protection where appropriate.
• Access information to remain current with advanced trade techniques in auto body repair.
• Assess vehicle damage and provide repair estimates to clients.
• Perform basic auto body business accounting to calculate inventory, damage and repair estimates.
• Make ethical business decisions when conducting sales and interacting with clients. 8. Communicate effectively to build and maintain client relationships.

The curriculum emphasizes a broad perspective of health and healing, health promotion and the ethic of caring. It takes into account health care needs in society and a changing health care system. The program educates nurses to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in diverse settings which enables students to develop sensitivity to peoples' experiences with health, healing, and illness. Students learn to work in partnerships with clients, and interprofessional health care providers while actively participating in their own learning. Faculty and students work together in a collaborative, cooperative-learning relationship. Successful graduates from the program will be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX - RN) for Canadian nursing entry- to-practice.

The Construction Engineering Technology program will develop the technical knowledge and skills required to oversee and manage the construction of residential, industrial, commercial and institutional projects - from the conceptual planning phase through to project completion and contract closeout. 

Students within the advanced diploma will learn how to estimate labour, material and costs, write and understand contacts, establish a project’s budget, develop a site logistic plan, schedule and manage construction projects, and perform on-site field engineering, field inspections, and utilize the latest onsite technology. You'll also learn the soft skills required to be an effective, respected leader - both in the office and on-site.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction engineering field.
• Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
• Complete duties and assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction engineering field.
• Promote and carry out sustainability practices* in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
• Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among project stakeholders* to support construction engineering projects*.
• Collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
• Coordinate and facilitate the collecting, processing, interpreting and application of survey/geomatics and layout information* to implement construction projects*.
• Select and use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support the design and construction of projects.
• Analyze and solve technical problems related to the design and implementation of construction projects* by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics* and building science*.
• Schedule, coordinate and monitor the progression of construction projects* by applying principles of construction project management.
• Prepare estimates of time, cost, quality and quantity, tenders and bids.
• Perform, coordinate and facilitate quality control* testing and monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of construction projects*.
• Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete work on construction projects*.

Co-op Opportunities 
The Construction Engineering Technology  - Management program offers a co-operative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand workplace experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Construction Engineering Technology  - Management students before even graduating! 

The Music Industry Arts program is a creative and practical environment that allows students to discover and develop the artistic, technical and business skills that will prepare them to compete in today's evolving music and entertainment industry.

The program approach is intensively hands-on, with professional recording, performance and lab facilities exclusively dedicated to student use.  Course content is wide and equally balanced between artist development and technical skills which accentuates experiential learning within the program. Course curricula is wide by design and includes: artist development, music publishing, entertainment law, copyright, sales and promotion, music theory, ear training, music writing and arranging, creative audio production techniques, functions of digital and analog consoles, audio recording/mixing, studio operation, design and management, audio for picture, as well as live audio production.  Computer literacy, audio and editing techniques relevant to the disciplines of music creation and audio post-production are offered through theory and practical applications. Collaborative projects utilizing other media-based programs within the College are done on a regular basis.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Display positive and professional attitude towards the responsibility and respect for the creation of music and sound.
• Meet strict deadlines and enhance creativity through the act of balancing technology and arts.
• Apply market ready skills in: music and sound recording, preproduction, audio production, writing, arranging, editing, mixing, contracting, and delivering, artist discovery, development, direction, marketing, promotion, tour management and live sound production.
• Utilize strong time management, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Stay current with industry practices primarily in the technical and secondarily in non-technical audio industry sectors through the use of creating sound and music.
• Operate audio and video hardware and software through the creation and design of sound and music either with or without moving or still pictures.
• Apply industry level skills in the operation of live sound and music recording.
• Create all documentation necessary in order to develop a music artist.

Fashion Design is a three year co-operative Ontario College Advanced Diploma program providing professional career-directed training in the development, production management and marketing of apparel design. Through classroom theory, lecture, lab work, field trips and work term experience, skills are applied. Networking with industry professionals promotes future employment opportunities. Emphasis is placed on design analysis, apparel manufacturing and technology, and design communications and marketing. Skills such as fashion illustration, computer-aided design, pattern-making and draping, and garment construction techniques are taught, and supported by studies of textile technology, historical research, manufacturing processes and applied computerized technology in the fashion industry. The program fosters creative and independent problem solving in students, preparing them for a future in the various sectors of the rapidly changing fashion industry.

Co-operative Education
This three-year program has two co-op work terms.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Recognize the interrelationships among designers, manufacturers, merchandisers and consumers in the domestic and international marketplace
• Create original designs using flat pattern and draping techniques that incorporate design principles and address fitting variations for women's wear
• Use state of the art manufacturing computer technology in the Apparel development and design process
• Produce originally designed apparel that demonstrates an understanding of raw materials, colours, silhouettes, textures, and techniques, and meets industry standards
• Source and select raw material, illustrate concepts, apply production specification and costing information, and develop patterns to produce apparel that reflects quality standards
• Analyze the organizational functions, systems and logistics in the manufacturing and marketing of apparel
• Apply business principles that relate to launching products, starting up a new business and planning, organizing and running a special event
• Adapt global fashion trends from the historical, current, and future perspective to produce salable designs for consumers
• Produce and present work that meets the standards, ethics and practices of the domestic and global fashion industry
• Apply visual communication skills that allow for creative product development, design collaboration and professional portfolio development