Certificate in Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Maintenance (Millwright)

at Sault College - Ste. Marie Campus Canada

The Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization program is for anyone who is interested in gaining the skills of a social service worker as you advocate for social justice in both Aboriginal and mainstream organizations to help empower individuals, families, and communities. You will be equipped with the enhanced knowledge needed to provide all clients - both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginals alike, the support they need to overcome barriers they may face in their lives.

With a strong foundation in core social service worker skills, the program infuses an Aboriginal worldview throughout the curriculum. Whether you are Aboriginal or not, this impactful program will prepare you to become a skilled social service worker, practise within a culturally competent approach, and demonstrate an increased knowledge of Aboriginal issues and interventions. You will be eligible to register with the College of Social Work and Social Service Workers after completing the program.

Program Outcomes
A graduate of the Social Service Worker Indigenous Specialization Program at Sault College will reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Develop respectful and collaborative professional and interpersonal relationships that adhere to professional, legal, and ethical standards aligned to social service work.
• Record information accurately and communicate effectively in written, digital, verbal and non-verbal ways, in adherence to privacy and freedom of information legislation, in accordance with professional and workplace standards.
• Integrate a practice framework within a service delivery continuum, addressing the needs of individuals, families and communities at micro, mezzo, macro and global levels, and work with them in achieving their goals.
• Plan and implement accessible and responsive programs and services, recognizing the diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families and communities, and meeting these needs.
• Examine current social policy, relevant legislation, and political, social, historical, and/or economic systems and their impacts for individuals and communities when delivering services to the user/client.
• Develop strategies and approaches that support individual clients, groups, families and communities in building the capacity for self-advocacy, while affirming their dignity and self-worth.
• Work from an anti-oppressive, strengths-based practice, recognizing the capacity for resilience and growth of individuals and communities when responding to the diverse needs of marginalized or vulnerable populations to act as allies and advocates.
• Develop strategies and approaches to implement and maintain holistic self-care as a member of a human service profession.
• Work with individuals, groups, families and their communities to ensure that service provider strategies promote social and economic justice, and challenge patterns of oppression, discrimination and harassment, and sexual violence with clients, coworkers and communities.
• Develop the capacity to work with the Indigenous individual, families, groups and communities while respecting their inherent rights to self-determine, and to identify and address systemic barriers that produce ill-effects, developing appropriate responses using approaches such as trauma informed care practice.
• Respectfully collaborate with Indigenous individuals, families and communities to facilitate change considering the historical impact of legislation and social systems on the Indigenous Canadian culture and experience.
• Integrate culturally appropriate strategies and Indigenous methods of healing practices to help empower individuals and communities to solution build within an aboriginal worldview and context.

This eight-month program, unique in the province of Ontario, is designed for those who don`t have a business-related background or education, but recognize the importance of having key knowledge of business to enhance job prospects and for advancement in their careers. In only a few months, you will develop the skills in the key areas of management, marketing, accounting, finance, human resource management and other critical business-related functions, while earning a graduate certificate from a recognized post-secondary program. Most other college programs take two years to give you the level of study you will gain at Sault College in less than one. Business knowledge is recognized as a necessary piece of one`s portfolio when actively seeking exciting opportunities in the domestic and global marketplace. In today`s economy, employers seek what this program will provide you: the skills required to solve problems, make decisions, and perform a multitude of tasks, all with a strong foundation of what it takes to lead and succeed.

Are you passionate about high-quality health care?  Do you have a degree or diploma in a health-related field? Do you love taking the lead? Then a career in Health Care Administration is waiting for you. You’re going to be amazing!

Earn your Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration at Sault College in only 2 semesters and become the one to hire in your field.  You’ll learn about leading health organizations and systems, and will gain practical skills in communication, ethics, policy and law, innovation, health informatics, evidence-informed practice, operations, health human resource management, and financial processes.  In your final semester, you’ll complete a capstone project that brings everything together.

What else makes this Program the program of choice for the next generation of health leaders?

• Faculty are industry leaders – hear firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing health care today
• Study alongside health care professionals from around the world – the high caliber of learner attracted to the Program enriches the education experience
• Graduate with a solid understanding of the Ontario and Canadian health care system – the curriculum was developed by current health leaders with future administrators in mind
• Learn practical skills to improve experiences and outcomes for health system users
• Make a personal connection with your Instructors – the Program prides itself on creating an intimate personalized learning environment

The Project Management program provides theoretical and practical knowledge to manage projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. This highly sought after skillset provides valuable project management experience that is applicable across numerous industries. Closely aligned with the Project Management Institutes (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) curriculum, the Sault College 8-month graduate certificate program introduces students to the systematic practice of managing individual and multiple projects through the application of current methods, tools, and technologies.

This is an award winning Transport Canada accredited program (10 months) #TC - 2007-09-4093. Delivered in London, Ontario, the Aircraft Structural Repair program is on the leading edge of aircraft maintenance. As a student, you will gain the expertise, knowledge and understanding of both aircraft structural repair and manufacturing techniques that will help you succeed in the field through extensive hands-on training. Practical experience will be gained by completing 45 to 60 interesting projects that cover everything from aircraft fuselages and control surfaces to wings,composite panels, plastics and sealing procedures.

Sault College`s Business program has ranked higher than the provincial program average in student satisfaction over the past two years, making it an excellent investment in your future career. In 2014, the program received 100% satisfaction from our grads.

Our Business program specializes in providing you with the best education possible in the competitive world of business. Sault College`s unique geographic location, bordering the United States, allows us the opportunity to provide a global perspective to the important study of business. Our well-respected instructors, guest speakers, and curriculum integrate the use of current technologies and innovative software in a simulation of the real world of business, giving you the edge you need to succeed. You can rest assured that the Business program will provide you with a unique set of skills that are in increasing demand and highly regarded by the business community. At Sault College, preparing you for a successful career is Our Business.

The focus of the Business - Accounting program is to prepare you for the important role of a successful and in-demand operational management accountant. The Sault College Accounting program is part of the well-established School of Business and provides in-depth application of traditional and computerized accounting concepts that are continually called upon in any industry or organization. Well-respected faculty with both accounting designations and years of experience in the accounting profession, deliver engaging lectures that have been highly rated by students and graduates of the program, sharing the knowledge you need to learn in ways that make sense to you. The program is continually changing to be responsive to industry needs and to meet the demands of the students seeking career opportunities and advancement in a business environment, while adhering to the well-regarded Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities standards for Accounting. If you graduate from our 2-year Business - Accounting diploma program, you can seek to pursue further study at local and regional Universities including Algoma University, Laurentian University and Lake Superior State University (Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan).

Sault College`s one year Culinary Skills - Chef Training certificate program will teach you about contemporary and classical cooking, for small and large groups of customers. Enjoy a combination of theoretical and practical instruction through live demonstrations, food tastings and hands-on training in various culinary labs.

Program Outcomes
A graduate of the Culinary Skills Chef Training Program at Sault College will reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Provide fundamental culinary preparation and presentation for a variety of food service environments using a range of classical and contemporary techniques.
• Apply basic food and bake science to food preparation to create a desired end product.
• Contribute to and monitor adherence of others to the provision of a well-maintained kitchen environment and to the service of food and beverage products that are free from harmful bacteria or other contaminants, adhering to health, safety, sanitation and food handling regulations.
• Ensure the safe operation of the kitchen and all aspects of food preparation to promote healthy work spaces and the responsible, efficient use of resources.
• Support the development of menu options that reflect knowledge of nutrition and food ingredients, promote general health and well-being, respond to a range of nutritional needs and preferences and address modifications for special diets, food allergies and intolerances, as required.
• Apply fundamental business principles and recognized industry costing and control practices to food service operations to promote a fiscally responsible operation.
• Apply basic knowledge of sustainability*, ethical and local food sourcing, and food security to food preparation and kitchen management, recognizing the potential impacts on food production, consumer choice and operations within the food service industry.
• Use technology, including contemporary kitchen equipment, for food production and promotion.
• Perform effectively as a member of a food and beverage preparation and service team and contribute to the success of a food-service operation by applying self-management and interpersonal skills.
• Develop strategies for continuous personal and professional learning to ensure currency with and responsiveness to emerging culinary techniques, regulations, and practices in the food service industry.

The Computer Programmer Analyst advanced diploma program (2091) is designed for those students who have completed and shown above-average competencies in the Computer Programmer diploma program (2090) and who wish to continue to develop programming analysis skills. The Computer Programmer is four semesters and the Computer Programmer Analyst program provides an additional two semesters or third year of study.

Skills developed in the four-semester Computer Programmer (2090) program will be expanded upon with a third year of study in the Computer Programmer Analyst program (2091). The Computer Programmer Analyst program places an emphasis on developing analytical skills and working on team-based projects. The first semester (of the third year of study) is classroom based where students will learn and apply various technologies including JavaScript, Object Oriented Analysis and Design, PHP, server side java, mobile application development and databases in an application driven team environment. The final semester consists of a 4-month work experience. Students spend approximately 400 hours on-site at a local business or agency within a programming team, gaining valuable practical experience.

Please Note: Semesters 1 to 4 are taken in the 2-year Computer Programmer program. Upon successful completion of the Computer Programmer program, students will have the option to enter semester 5 of the Computer Programmer Analyst program. (subject to enrolment)

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is designed to bridge the economic, environmental and social issues that influence communities. Students will develop expertise, skills and knowledge in sustainable community and business development by participating in theory and practice in the field with a focus on the current needs and trends of sustainable societies, communities, and organizations.

This program introduces effective tools to bring collaboration, dialogue, environmental protection and resource stewardship to the social, ecological and economic implications of change in varying communities. Students will develop strategies influencing the elements of environmental health to address challenges faced in developing a sustainable society.