Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology

at Loyalist College - Belleville Campus Canada

The headline today: "The face of journalism is changing as fast as new events occur, but good storytelling and solid research remain essential." Journalists must adapt to new means of delivering the news. Earn a competitive edge with reporting, writing and editing skills for online, television, radio and print within this ever-evolving industry.

Firefighters are on the front line of emergency response and are an integral part of any community, contributing to public safety, fire awareness and education. Learn the skills and knowledge to prepare you for success in the fast-paced and rewarding field of firefighting with this program, which conforms to the requirements for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001.

Experiential Learning
This hands-on program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively as part of a fire service team and with other emergency responders to provide comprehensive service in emergency and non-emergency situations:

• Practise and test your skills in simulated and controlled live fire training situations.
• Learn about fire suppression, community education and fire prevention, firefighter emergency patient care, property conservation, environmental protection, confined space and environmental hazards, and rescue operations.
• Acquire the appropriate fire service terminology required to effectively communicate in a range of situations, and develop skills to communicate professionally with diverse communities and their members.
• Explore operating procedures, and acquire the skills to confidently use fire department communications equipment, personal protective clothing and protective equipment.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to undertake the OFM provincial firefighters test and upon successful completion of this test can apply for standing under NFPA 1001 as Firefighter Level I and II from the Proboard.

The greatest asset of any business is its people. Human resources professionals help guide organizations with sound practices — hiring the right people, training them to be effective and developing strategies to motivate and inspire. Loyalist grads meet the academic requirements to write the Comprehensive Knowledge Exam (CKE) and apply for the CHRP designation.

Experiential learning
Through this in-depth program, you will get a blend of theory and hands-on practical experience that goes beyond the classroom:

• Expert faculty teach students to anticipate what’s coming next in training and development, occupational health and safety, benefits and compensation, as well as work-life balance.
• Projects emphasize learning by doing, such as performing a health and safety audit for a real-world organization.
• Learn about current issues and trends from guest speakers working in the field.
• Interaction with faculty and other post-grad students coming from university, college and workplace backgrounds helps prepare students to appreciate different perspectives.
• Students earn field experience one day a week throughout the semester where they apply theoretical and practical knowledge in a workplace setting and make valuable industry contacts

Not sure which career path to choose? Find the right fit before you commit. Sample a wide range of programs. Discover your strengths and new possibilities while developing practical skills you can apply to further your studies.

Experiential learning
Get a hands-on, creative introduction to media that will lead you to a career you will love:

• Balance your time between the lab and the classroom, working on a range of media-based projects.
• Get practical experience in design, visual and oral storytelling, media writing and presentation.
• Observe, practise and implement new skills each week, sampling a buffet of media and design-related activities.
• Work with cutting-edge technology in Loyalist’s Digital Media Centre.
• Get hands-on practise with video recording, Photoshop and state-of-the-art editing equipment.
• Learn from industry guest speakers and faculty in various programs

A certificate in Media Experience will prepare you for further studies at Loyalist. Explore your options while learning skills that can be applied in your chosen diploma program:-

• Broadcasting – Radio
• Interactive Media Development – Animation and Game Development
• Interactive Media Development – Film and Television Production
• Journalism – Communications
• Photojournalism

There has been such rapid growth in the fields of public and private safety that industry training can’t keep up with the demand for qualified professionals. Extensive hands-on training will prepare you for a wide range of careers in security, enforcement, investigations, inspection, risk assessment and emergency planning.

Experiential learning
Protection, security and investigation (PSI) is all about being prepared – learning how to deal with any situation and then practising these scenarios so you’re ready to face them in the real world:

• Two four-week on-the-job placements, which can be completed locally or from coast to coast. The program coordinator organizes placements.
• Receive hands-on training in surveillance, arrest and restraint techniques, managing conflict, emergency planning and incident response to serious situations.
• Conduct your own crime scene investigation, gathering evidence, conducting interviews, taking statements, and sharpening your skills in critical thinking and problem solving.
• Prepare to secure the job you want with panel interviews, résumé writing, portfolio development and justice job testing.
• Participate in field trips that allow you to network with industry professionals and leaders as well as gain experience with the latest security technology on the market.

As our dependence on electricity grows, so too does the demand for skilled electrical workers. Electrical Engineering Techniques students are introduced to electrical principles and building construction wiring while technician students advance into industrial automation and PLC programming, preparing for tomorrow's trends in next generation robotics.

Experiential learning
Get practical, real-life training in a supportive learning environment that nurtures one-on-one relationships with instructors:

• The first year provides a working understanding of electricity and electronics, as well as the fundamental skills needed in electrical construction and automation.
• Develop skills in electrical installation, motor control and the basics of industrial processes — including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), fluid power and process control.
• Hands-on work with actual PLCs in your first year, not just simulation software.
• Students gain a solid understanding of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
• A second year of study delivers skills required in installing, configuring, maintaining and calibrating industrial control systems, including industrial robotic and automated production systems.
•  Students can apply their knowledge to extracurricular projects, such as building a racecar simulator arcade game using only automation equipment and software.

Being a top chef goes beyond loving food. It’s about appreciating the soil and sunshine, how food is grown and what it takes to run a business. It means taking creative risks and constantly adapting. If this is the career of which you’ve been dreaming, start creating now in Loyalist’s on-campus gourmet restaurant, Resto 213.

Experiential learning
Create and innovate under the guidance of distinguished chefs with a rich appreciation of farm-to-table cuisine.

• Work in the kitchen and dining room of Resto 213, Loyalist’s on-campus student-run gourmet restaurant.
• Students participate in The Art of Flavour dinners throughout the year, which provides exposure to different styles of cuisine and winemaking, as well as potential job connections. 
• Earn first-hand experience in all aspects of culinary management — from hosting and service, food preparation, pricing and menu design, to developing marketing strategies.
• Students also prepare food for the Loyalist Market, a retail outlet offering an amazing variety of fresh and frozen products designed and created by Culinary students.
• Optional field trips provide invaluable experience in food and culture. Recent destinations include New York City, Paris, Switzerland and Portugal.
• Receive individual attention from licensed chefs and Red Seal pastry chefs.

This program prepares participants to monitor and control radiation exposure and to implement safety measures. Radiation safety technicians and specialists work together with physicists, occupational safety and health specialists and public health officials in various nuclear, health care and natural environments.

How You'll Learn
The Radiation Safety program will include instruction in the following:

• Radiation physics
• Environmental radioactivity
• Radiological instrumentation
• Electronics of radiation detection equipment
• Radioactive waste management and control
• Safety and handling procedures
• Decontamination procedures
• Radioactivity testing and analysis
• Communication skills

Police officers make our communities a better place. They do this by preventing crime, enforcing laws and improving the quality of life for all. Loyalist's program prepares you to be a great candidate for police services. To help you get started and make connections, Loyalist Police Foundations provides eligible students with experience, observing police officers in action, at their side.

Experiential learning
Prepare to excel in the satisfying and fascinating profession of policing. Enter the field confidently with a combination of theory and practical experiences.

• Gain valuable field or field-related experience in two separate placements.
• Practise interpreting and applying the law from class to courtroom.
• Participate in a mock trial in a real courtroom with real judges.
• Role-play different scenarios using uniforms and police training equipment.
• Volunteer with police services in roles which have included emergency response training, front line officer training, mock disaster participation, and community policing activities.
• Learn to put personal safety and respect for victims into practice.
• Discover skills to improve your resiliency to stress.
• Develop essential career skills in ethical decision-making and conflict management.

This hands-on introduction to residential design includes consideration of the environment, building codes and residential building design practices. It delivers marketable skills in under a year of study and prepares students for further study in the Architectural Technician/Technology program.

Experiential learning
Bring your design ideas to life in this hands-on program:

• Get a practical blend of classroom instruction and hands-on studio experience.
• Design a small building by creatively addressing the use of space, materials, code requirements and the environment.
• Showcase creativity and analytical skills to create a design, and then bring your concepts to life with a 3D models.
• In less than a year, you will develop marketable skills and knowledge in construction drawings, residential building codes, computer drafting (AutoCAD and SketchUp), construction materials and methods, and presenting your designs.