Graduate Certificate in Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages And Intercultural Competence

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

The Motive Power Technician (Automotive) Diploma program is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program. The program is designed to develop graduates with essential advanced technical, organizational, interpersonal, administrative and managerial skills required for the automotive service industry as well as providing progressive and comprehensive learning experiences on internal combustion spark ignition engines, power trains and related modern vehicle systems. Students will learn to communicate effectively, diagnose and solve problems logically and to undertake responsible work tasks with a minimum of supervision.

Graduates may also be in a favourable status if they wish to apply for our alternative Motive Power Technician (Diesel) Diploma program. Credit for those courses that bridge our diploma programs will be granted; therefore, significantly reducing the requirements for this second Ontario College Diploma.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Analyse, diagnose, and solve various motive power system problems by using problem-solving and critical thinking skills and strategies and by applyingfundamental knowledge of motor vehicle operation, components, and their interrelationships.
• Diagnose and repair climate control systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
• Diagnose and repair engine systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, personal safety, and emission components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
• Diagnose and repair drive train components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
• Diagnose and repair suspension, steering, and brake components and systems in compliance with manufacturers' recommendations.
• Disassemble and assemble components to required specifications by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices.select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to assess electronic circuits, vehicle systems, and subsystems.
• Apply knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and analysis of motive power systems and subsystems.
• Communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by producing supporting documentation to appropriate standards.
• Use information technology and computer skills to support work in a motive power environment.
• Prepare, support, maintain, and communicate data from log, record, and documentation systems.
• Apply business practices, project management skills, and communication skills to improve customer service.
• Assist in quality-control and quality-assurance programs and procedures.
• Develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and work relationships.
• Complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational, health, safety, and environmental law; established policies and procedures; codes and regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.

Fanshawe College's Law Clerk program is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in legal principles combined with the practical law clerk training that students will need to enter the diverse, fast-paced, modern field of law. As a graduate of the Law Clerk program you will work as part of a team in law firms, corporate legal departments, financial institutions, insurance companies, legal technology providers, title insurance companies, Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments or in any other capacity where a legal environment exists. Depending upon your choice of career path, you could find yourself preparing motion records and trial documentation, interviewing witnesses, arranging trial dates and adjournments, drafting corporate/commercial documentation, completing Family Law Act financial statements, administering estates, negotiating leases, administering contracts, completing legal research, searching titles or processing real estate transactions. At Fanshawe College you will learn about many areas of Canadian law including civil litigation, corporate/commercial, debtor and creditor rights, real estate, landlord and tenant, estate administration, family law and contracts. You will refine your communication and information processing skills as you learn how to research, analyze and write in the legal environment. You will develop an ability to work with a variety of leading-edge legal software applications and online commercial legal databases and services.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Support the needs of clients and legal professionals through the use of accurate terminology and professional communication strategies, both orally and in writing;
• Complete all work within routine and unexpected time lines and limitation periods within the legal environment;
• Use current and relevant electronic and print resources, within the legal environment, to conduct legal research, to assist with file and evidentiary management, to facilitate communication and generate legal documentation, complying with current regulations and procedures;
• Research and summarize the presenting legal issues, applying knowledge of substantive law, to support the legal team;
• Apply rules of procedure to support best legal practices;
• Conduct oneself professionally in adherence to the guidelines of the Law Society of Upper Canada;
• Carry out clerical and administrative duties for the operation of a variety of legal environments;
• Outline strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure continuing competence as a Law Clerk;
• Act equitably and justly with diverse populations*;
• Provide support for legal professionals in courts and administrative tribunals within the legal system.

The Child and Youth Care program prepares individuals to provide care and treatment for children and youth experiencing emotional, behavioural, social and mental health challenges. This education and training combines both an academic facet with comprehensive and varied field experience.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Develop and maintain relationships with children, youth and their families applying principles of relational practice* and respecting their unique life space*, cultural and human diversity.
• Assess and respond to the strengths and needs of children and youth, including complex responses impacted by developmental, environmental, physical, emotional, social and mental health challenges in order to promote positive change.
• Analyze and evaluate the impact of the inter-relationship among family, social service, justice and community systems on children, youth and their families and use this information in the planning of holistic care and in the reduction of systemic barriers.
• Plan, implement and evaluate interventions using evidenceinformed practices* in the areas of therapeutic milieu*and programming, and group work to promote resiliency* and to enhance development in children, youth and their families.
• Advocate* for the rights of children, youth and their families and maintain an anti-oppression perspective* and cultural competence in diverse cultural contexts.
• Apply communication, teamwork and organizational skills within the interprofessional team and with community partners to enhance the quality of service in child and youth care practice.
• Develop and implement self-care strategies using self-inquiry and reflection processes to promote self-awareness and to enhance practice as a child and youth care practitioner.
• Use evidence-based* research, professional development resources and supervision models to support professional growth and lifelong learning.

The Marketing Management program will ensure your potential meets your management dreams. This one-year graduate certificate is designed for university and college graduates looking for a career in the marketing management sector. The mix of digital marketing courses offered will provide you with a competitive advantage in today's job market. Fanshawe is the only college to work with Google, the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization and WordTracker, which gives you unique opportunities to develop search engine marketing skills and conduct real search engine marketing campaigns on the Internet. You'll graduate with superior analytical, decision-making, and communication skills, and be ready for a successful career in sales, marketing research, advertising and promotion, event planning, direct marketing, digital marketing, marketing analytics, promotions management, brand management, public relations, and/or media sales.

In the program, you'll dig deep into marketing's role in driving value for business via both web-based and face-to-face strategies you will learn by being exposed to real life business issues. You'll be mentored to manage, develop and justifying marketing strategies, and presenting your creative ideas to your peers and to real business clients.

In-class students can also apply for the opportunity to further develop their marketing consulting skills, with the option of substituting two courses for the intensive community consultancy program, working with real business live clients.

Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Co-op) is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program with a co-operative education component. The curriculum covers theory and application of supply chain management in private and public sector environments. Specifically, courses address material sourcing, transportation methods, inventory, retail management, negotiation skills and analytical techniques. Students also enhance their computer skills and their business communication skills. The program aligns to the curriculum of various professional associations in supply chain management. Graduates, equipped with the skills required to improve an organization's profitability and operations, are in high demand in both the private and public sector.

Learning Outcomes

• The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
  • Apply knowledge of the functional components of logistics to the interrelationships in the integrated supply chain.
  • Employ a working knowledge of operations processes and systems required in manufacturing, distribution, and services.
  • Contribute to plans and schedules, at various levels in an organization.
  • Apply the basics of purchasing and supplier management to current best practices.
  • Apply best practices for inventory planning and control throughout the integrated system.
  • Utilize information technology to support logistics management functions.
  • Evaluate and select warehousing and transportation options and recommend appropriate solutions for business requirements.
  • Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
  • Conduct business in the international marketplace.
  • Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, regulations, safety requirements, and professional standards.
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, as required in a business culture.
  • Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills as required in logistics management.
  • Use effective human relations, interpersonal, and team skills in an organizational environment.
  • Develop strategies for ongoing professional development to maintain and increase competence.
  • Apply basic knowledge of the interrelationships among the functional areas of business in logistics management.

Co-operative Education

• In order to be eligible for co-op, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be academically complete at the commencement of their co-op work term.
• This is a two-year co-operative education program.  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.

The Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) program is a four-year, honours level degree with a mandatory co-op work term between Levels 7 and 8.  Students will study core fundamentals of business including business strategy, management, human resources, accounting and leadership in addition to the specialized digital marketing courses, including brand management and media integration, analytics, strategic website management and search engine marketing. Students will be well prepared to write certification exams within the digital marketing field upon graduation.

Interior designers focus on the planning, design and detailing of interior space to improve the quality of people's physical environment. The four-year Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program covers both commercial and residential design, providing comprehensive treatment of all facets of interior design including research, problem analysis, concept development, design communication, drawings and specifications, technology, verbal and visual presentation methods, construction, and business practice. The courses develop students' skills as creative designers who can formulate, propose and execute creative design solutions for the physical, social and psychological needs of a changing society. Principles of environmental sustainability and socially responsible design are embedded throughout the courses.

Co-operative Education
This four-year Honours Bachelor's degree program has one co-op work term. 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:

• Apply human-centred design principles when designing the built environment to meet client needs;
• Prepare working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, in compliance with universal accessibility guidelines, applicable building codes and industry standards;
• Formulate preliminary space plans and design concepts that integrate the client's program requirements, the principles of interior design and theories of human behavior;
• Create design concepts across a range of sectors that reflect knowledge of historical precedents, decorative arts, architecture and related theories and best practices;
• Synthesize principles of acoustics, thermal comfort and lighting to achieve wellbeing, comfort and performance within interior environments;
• Source and recommend furniture, fixtures, equipment and materials on the basis of their properties and performance against defined criteria;
• Develop design recommendations that address functionality and aesthetics and meet global public health, safety, welfare and environmental requirements and sustainability guidelines;
• Specify colors, materials, finishes, furnishings, equipment and lighting to appropriately convey the design concept and to meet socio-psychological, functional, maintenance, and lifecycle performance requirements;
• Collaborate, communicate and apply interpersonal skills to fulfill a leadership role on an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural design team;
• Communicate professionally through a variety of design communication mediums to both specialist and non-specialist audiences;
• Follow standards of professional practice when managing a project, utilizing instruments of the design business such as contract documents, schedules, budgets and specifications;
• Choose opportunities for constant renewal of skills, knowledge and attitudes to ensure life long learning and professional development;
• Generate creative ideas based on calculated risk-taking that result in innovative design solutions to meet client requirements;
• Interpret qualitative and quantitative data to correctly identify problems and offer comprehensive, evidence-based design (EBD) recommendations;
• Integrate the principles of Universal Design in all design projects, including those that focus on historic preservation, repurposing of space and new construction.

This three-year program provides students with a sound basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, and emphasizes the principles and performance of standard laboratory practices, procedures, and techniques for biological, chemical and physical analyses.

Co-operative Education
This three-year program has four 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

• Apply mathematical, physical, and chemical concepts to tasks, such as the analysis and synthesis of chemical compounds and samples and to develop approaches and techniques for the solution of problems.
• Conduct and interpret accurately manual* quantitative and qualitative analyses using prescribed laboratory procedures.
• Prepare organic and inorganic compounds using standard synthetic* and purification procedures.
• Perform statistical calculations to report and evaluate the results of analyses.
• Perform instrumental chemical analysis and interpret, evaluate, and report the quantitative/qualitative results.
• Apply computer skills relevant to the chemical laboratory technology field.
• Maintain and troubleshoot* laboratory equipment according to the manufacturers' guidelines.
• Perform relevant Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures to ensure that processes remain within designated limits.
• Use interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate project management in the chemical laboratory technology environment.
• Ensure that all assigned work is performed in compliance with relevant occupational health, safety, and environmental law, legislation, and regulations; established policies and procedures; and in accordance with ethical principles.
• Apply problem-solving skills to chemical laboratory technology problems.
• Develop a plan for continued professional growth.

Business analysts drive change within organizations; they maintain a vibrant and dynamic skill set in today's fast paced world. This one-year (3 semesters) graduate certificate is designed for university and college graduates looking for a career as a business analyst within large organizations and is closely aligned with the role of a project manager.  Learning within the program is focused on the gathering, comprehension and management of project requirements to meet the strategic, tactical and financial goals of an organization.  A mandatory co-op term in semester 3 offers students the opportunity to apply their skills as a business analyst within a variety of organizations.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Develop new or improved innovative business processes from gap analysis through process design in support of a company's strategic objectives in a socially responsible manner;
• Develop and document business processes and business models according to established timelines and project goals in order to successfully execute the project;
• Plan, manage, and facilitate requirements gathering activities to define, manage, and implement the product or process;
• Develop strategies to bridge gaps between requirements and existing systems in accordance with standard business practices;
• Accurately communicate technical and business information to all stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of system requirements;
• Collaborate and network with stakeholders in an ethical manner to evaluate and align business processes and business models with the strategic objectives of the organization Curriculum.

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.