Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technologist

at Loyalist College - Belleville Campus Canada

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.

Behind every product and service we enjoy, there’s a business that relies on effective employees, practices and leadership. Business skills are needed in every industry, from aviation and food production to manufacturing and professional sports. A business education is an opportunity — where you take it is up to you!

Experiential learning
Explore a broad mix of business options in this interactive program, including:

• Social media marketing.
• Financial decision making and supply chain management.
• Effective workplace presentation skills.
• Corporate responsibility and sustainability — economic, social and environmental.
• How to develop a comprehensive business plan for your own business idea.

Projects with community partners provide concrete, hands-on experience, working individually and in teams to overcome real-world challenges. You could:

• Coordinate a conference
• Design a training program
• Develop a recruitment strategy
• Perform a market analysis
• Create a marketing plan
• Conduct an operational productivity audit

Hands-on instruction takes you beyond the classroom:

• Enhance your learning with faculty coaches and business mentors.
• All students have the opportunity to be involved in Enactus Loyalist — a student-run organization dedicated to finding solutions to economic, environmental and social challenges through entrepreneurship and collaboration.

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques and Technician programs provide students with a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge and experiential learning to enable its graduates to install, service, maintain and update heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems. With multiple pathways to follow and a variety of career options to choose from, Loyalist's HRAC programs are designed to prepare its graduates to operate in an environment dominated by climate change, rising fuel costs, and sustainable choices.

Experiential learning
In the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HRAC) Techniques program students will:

• Gain solid skills and knowledge in the design, operation and maintenance of energy-efficient, building environmental systems, in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R).
• Learn to size, install, repair and maintain building environmental systems for the residential and light commercial sector.
• Develop practical skills through hands-on experience in Loyalist's labs, working on a wide range of furnaces, air conditioners, refrigeration equipment and other appliances, including the latest sustainable heating and cooling technology.
• Develop cross-disciplinary, industry-ready skills in soldering, wiring and electrical control circuitry and troubleshooting for HVAC and gas installations.
• Use computer-aided design software to assess building heating and cooling requirements, select appropriate equipment, review HVAC system drawings and specifications for the residential market and light commercial market and confirm building code requirements.

This program will prepare you to create engaging content and deliver it through any medium. Earn a full spectrum of skills — ranging from television production and digital filmmaking to web streaming and interactive content creation. No BYOD costs. We provide digital camera, audio, lighting and grip equipment. No fully loaded MacBook Pro requirements either. Loyalist College offers the use of Mac and PC labs with relevant software to help you complete your work.

Experiential learning
No textbooks! Just great teachers and technology to:

• Provide well-rounded skills by performing all production and crew functions in studio, field and post-production environments.
• Specialize with crew rotations in your area of interest and choose specific roles in digital filmmaking, remote event production and content creation for clients.
• Produce creative, interactive content on multiple platforms, broadcasting across Canada and to the world.
• Participate in studio tours and seminars such as the TIFF Bell Lightbox Series.
• Scripts written in the first year and developed in the second come to life on the big screen in the final year with a public screening

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.

Early childhood education is a profession that offers a rewarding career and a wide range of employment opportunities. Registered early childhood educators are committed to supporting young children, their families and communities in settings designed to build and maintain inclusive, responsive relationships that support holistic development, optimal learning and well-being.

Experiential learning
Loyalist’s ECE program consistently ranks high in student and graduate satisfaction, combining theory with practice:

• Design and implement curriculum to meet the diverse learning needs of children at different stages.
• Learning emphasizes inclusive practices, partnerships with families, multiple intelligences and evidence-based practices.
• Get a range of experiences in community early learning programs for infants , toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children.

Organizations depend on the efficient and successful completion of projects to remain competitive in a global economy. Project management professionals have the expertise to oversee project timelines, costs and resources, ensuring organizations meet their objectives and get results.

How You'll Learn
Prepare for a career in effective project management across various industries:

• Learn to manage project goals, constraints, deliverables, quality control and resource requirements as defined by stakeholders.
• Explore different leadership styles to effectively manage issues and resolve conflicts.
• Gain knowledge on facilitating communication, negotiation and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Demonstrate the development of a comprehensive project plan to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Learn to analyze financial information to promote operational effectiveness and to support and monitor the scope, planning, procurement, risk and budget of projects.

Use your creativity and inspiration in a career that lets you play with ideas. Develop strategic plans and create engaging concepts to connect brands with their customers through emerging media, online communities, radio, television and print, outdoor advertising and guerrilla marketing. Unleash your imagination in this unique program.

Experiential learning
In this program you won’t get a lot of “chalk and talk.” There are no lectures, exams or tests. Instead, you’ll develop your creative potential in an engaging and stimulating environment:

• Apply new learning right away with team projects, and present them to faculty for immediate feedback.
• Work through hands-on case studies focusing on Canadian brands and companies such as Steam Whistle Brewery and WestJet.
• Develop brand identities and creative concepts for ads in magazines, newspapers, TV commercials, videos and social media.
• Enjoy the freedom to be inventive and experiment, with a focus on storytelling and creative thinking.
• Get hands-on experience developing creative designs using the latest industry software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Earn recognition you can add to your résumé with program awards of distinction at the end of the year.
• Share your polished creations with invited guests during an annual showcase of student work.

Opportunities in this creative field are vast and expanding. There are exciting positions in

• Advertising and marketing communications agencies
• Television and radio
• Sales promotion companies
• Online publications, newspapers and magazines
• In-house advertising and marketing departments for large companies
• Charitable and not-for-profit organizations including health services, tourism, economic development and municipal governments

Apply the principles of entrepreneurship to develop a scalable, repeatable and successful business model with guidance from experienced faculty and a powerful network of expert advisors and community partners. Graduate with the skills to launch and grow your own start-up in less than a year.

Experiential learning

• Beginning with a two-week start-up boot camp, move your ideas forward through flexible scheduling that fits your already busy life. 
• Work in teams to nurture high-growth ideas or existing early-stage start-ups and be guided through the building process.
• Create and deliver executive-style presentations before an audience of prospective customers, employees and investors during industry showcase and pitch competitions.
• Participate in monthly educational “pit stops,” providing tailored, rigorous training on strategic entrepreneurship issues.
• Utilize the Business Model Canvas to develop the nine key components of your business.
• Meet regularly with, and be mentored by, seasoned entrepreneurs and top industry executives.
• Apply current and emerging research, systems and technologies to effectively manage and accelerate the growth of your new venture.

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.