Certificate in Culinary Skills

at Loyalist College - Belleville Campus Canada

Gain the knowledge and in-demand skills needed to become an industry-ready IT security professional. Graduates of this two-year post-graduate program will be equipped to help organizations prevent fraud, data breaches and other vulnerabilities. As a graduate of Loyalist's full-time Cyber Security post-graduate program, you may be eligible to advance your profession through the following certification pathways: CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cyber Security, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP).

How You'll Learn
Experiential Learning, including a semester-long co-op experience

• With this hands-on program, gain the knowledge and skills needed to protect and support organizations’ cyber security needs:
  • Learn how to develop, implement and evaluate cyber security solutions to protect organizations from internal and external threats.
  • Practise assessing defensive programming and cyber security strategies, and gain experience recommending security controls for the effective maintenance and deployment of cyber security solutions to protect systems and information.
  • Acquire skills for designing and implementing cyber security polices and strategies using project management principles.
  • Develop strategies for optimizing the effectiveness of the information security in a business environment through risk mitigation and information systems auditing.
  • Explore designing and implementing vulnerability assessment procedures to identify and solve existing network security issues.
  • Get first-hand workplace experience during a co-op in semester four.

While completing this program, students will have the opportunity to acquire in-demand industry certifications concurrently with their studies.

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.

Those who dream of working in the sports and entertainment field need specialized business training to turn their passion into a career. In only four months, you will learn to make an impact on the bottom line. Then, demonstrate those skills on the job during a four-month placement.

Experiential learning
Every aspect of this intensive eight-month post-grad program is focused on opening doors to employment. Learning features:

• Intensive role-play scenarios.
• Guest speakers representing organizations such as Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (NHL/NBA/MLS), the Ontario Hockey League, Sports Marketing Companies and the American Hockey League, such as the Belleville Senators.
• A field trip to a large North American city to meet with the sales and marketing staff of a major sports and entertainment organization.
• A trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando to take part in two certificate programs from Disney to build your entertainment portfolio in leadership and customer retention strategies.
• Planning and executing events.
• Expanding the brand to build revenue through licensing and content creation.
• Creating transactional sales opportunities for sport.
• Developing win-win activation opportunities for sponsors and partners.
• Creating integrated marketing, media and public relations plans.
• Evaluating marketing initiatives against sales forecasting, budgeting, financial health and return on investment.

Animators make movies, bring video games to life and help build apps. In this program, students can specialize in character animation, 2D/3D animation, gaming, visual effects, computer graphics, web design or mobile applications.

Experiential learning
Gain a competitive edge in the job market with instruction in the entire range of the production process. Develop hands-on skills in our cutting-edge facilities featuring:

• The latest workstations and editing systems.
• A motion capture system.
• Leading industry software including Maya, Unreal 4 and the Adobe Master Suite.
• Tailor your studies in third year with independent production courses and a choice of streams in animation, visual effects or gaming.
• Get valuable on-the-job experience during a real world placement.
• You will finish the program with professional practices and job search skills, as well as an impressive portfolio of work.

The field of electromechanical engineering and mechatronics reflects the integration of four areas in engineering: mechanical, electrical, electronics, and automation. Graduates of the Electromechanical Engineering Technician - Mechatronics program will have the skills and knowledge to enter the workforce in a wide variety of industrial environments and advanced manufacturing facilities, and may be involved with the design, implementation, maintenance and repair of robotic equipment and automation systems.

Experiential learning
Learn through practical training and hands-on learning experiences:

• Interpret and produce electrical, electronic, and mechanical drawings and other related technical documents and graphics for a variety of stakeholders in compliance with industry standards
• Fabricate and build electrical, electronic, and mechanical components and assemblies in accordance with operating standards, job requirements, and specifications
• Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and equipment to assess, maintain, and repair electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, and subsystems
• Maintain and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to
• Support the design and production of mechanical components by assisting in the specification of manufacturing materials and processes
• Apply, analyze, build, install, commission, and troubleshoot a variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic control systems, logic and digital circuits, passive AC and DC circuits, and active circuits
• Install and troubleshoot basic computer hardware and programming to support the electromechanical engineering environment
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated equipment including robotic systems
• Establish and maintain inventory, records, and documentation systems to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements
• Select electromechanical equipment, components, and systems that fulfill job requirements and functional specifications
• Assist in applying quality control and quality assurance program procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements
• Work in compliance with relevant industry standards, laws and regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance and to remain current in the field and responsive to emergent technologies and national and international standards
• Contribute as an individual and a member of an electromechanical engineering team to the effective completion of tasks and projects
• Students in the program will have an opportunity to obtain the two levels of the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP)

The field of business, finance and analytics are rapidly evolving. As new challenges present themselves, professionals need to be equipped with the tools that can help solve and innovate businesses for future success. There has never been a better time to gain the skills needed to translate real-world data to generate growth and calculate shifts in market dynamics. This program enables students to develop required business skills to help consumers and businesses secure their finances.

Experiential learning
In the Business – Finance and Analytics program students will:

• Process and maintain financial records in compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
• Prepare and present financial information in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
• Generate financial reports for individuals and/or organizations by applying financial mathematics and statistics.
• Contribute to the development and the implementation of a financial plan to meet individuals’ and/or organizations’ needs and objectives.
• Contribute to the development and the implementation of marketing strategies to promote financial products and services and to enhance customer service.
• Develop and implement strategies to establish and maintain professional networking and business relationships in the finance sector.
• Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technology and the environment on individuals’ and/or organizations’ operations.
• Develop and implement ongoing strategies for personal and professional development, highlighting ethics, values and standards in the finance sector.
• Develop strategies to scrape and mine financial data to meet clients and/or organizational goals.
• Develop and pitch new product ideas based on data analysis that will enhance the user experience of financial products.

A horticultural technician works with plants and has knowledge and skills in ornamental horticulture and plant health care. Using tools and machinery, this person installs, grows and maintains indoor and outdoor plants; builds urban and rural landscapes; maintains outdoor properties; cares for turf grass and golf courses; and installs and maintains irrigation systems. The fundamentals of grounds keeping, including safe snow and ice removal, as well as sustainable agriculture practices and green technologies are also introduced.

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.

Chemical engineering technicians and technologists are at the heart of many growing fields, from leading-edge research around alternative fuels to protecting the safety of our food and water supply. Prepare for an exciting career working in high-tech labs with real-world results.

Experiential learning
Study in the newly equipped Bay of Quinte Skills Centre:

• Understand the principles and techniques of organic and analytical chemistry, chemical engineering and industrial processes.
• Gain applied skills with chemical instrumentation, extraction technology, health and safety, and microbiology techniques.
• Apply theory to practice with problem-based assignments.
• Graduates are prepared to work in research and development, analyze and interpret data, manage lab operations, assess analytical methods and develop new techniques.
• Observe chemical engineers in action with tours of professional lab facilities.
• Applied project learning and field placements in the second and third years provide practical experience, preparing you for a smooth transition to the workforce with a wide range of skills.

Construction engineering technicians work in the construction industry with contractors, government building departments and engineers on a range of building construction projects. Learn how to integrate science and engineering concepts with industry-specific technologies to assist in the development and implementation of project goals in accordance with project plans, sustainability practices, and industry laws, codes and standards.

Experiential learning
Enjoy a mix of learning experiences, indoors and out, with lots of personal attention from faculty:

• Work with current versions of industry software, including AutoCAD, to create engineering drawings for land development applications and building engineering according to provincial and municipal standards. 
• The program combines classroom instruction, hands-on learning in the field and lab work in Loyalist’s Building Sciences Lab.
• Gain experience in surveying, structural drafting, testing and inspection of construction materials, project supervision and estimating.
• Apply your skills on a construction site while working one day a week during a semester-long on-the-job field placement.
• Year one is common with the Civil Engineering Technician program, allowing for ease of transfer.