Advanced Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology in Science Laboratory (Co-op)

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

The Photography program provides training for students in the professional aspects of the photography industry. Digital SLR instruction will prepare the student for work in photojournalism, architectural, advertising, fashion, product, industrial, public relations, portrait, and wedding photography. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of video and audio capture using DSLR cameras. Production work includes instruction in black and white and colour using digital printing systems. This program integrates the use of high-end laptops, digital imaging and video editing software in the curriculum.

Learning Outcomes:
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Select and use appropriate photographic equipment and techniques to capture quality images of a variety of subjects, in studio and on location.
• Use post-production techniques to edit and finish images in formats that meet industry standards and the needs of the client.
• Create lighting schemes using appropriate techniques, equipment and accessories to produce quality images that meet the needs of the client.
• Employ design elements and principles to plan and create visually sound images.
• Complete all work in a professional and ethical manner and in accordance with legal requirements applicable to the photography industry.
• Develop strategies to maintain currency with evolving photography trends, issues, technologies and industry practices to enhance work performance and guide professional development.
• Select and use digital asset management tools and strategies to catalogue, store, back up, retrieve and archive images and prints.
• Use business planning and administrative skills to support and maintain a photography business.
• Use a variety of marketing tools and strategies that effectively promote photographic products and services.
• Develop and present a professional portfolio that illustrates one's creative approach and image conception, capture, editing and production skills

If you are interested in the behind the scenes action of television and film production, and are eager to get hands-on training in one of the largest and most state-of-the-art facilities in Canada, the Fanshawe Broadcasting - Television and Film Production program is for you.

You will work behind the camera producing a variety of films and shows that includes narratives, documentaries, live sports, news, commercials and promotions with your talented and passionate classmates. There are opportunities to produce, shoot or edit programs that will be aired throughout the region or shown at film festivals, reaching thousands of viewers. When you graduate, you will have experienced all areas of creative and technical roles including, studio production, cinematic production, field production, mobile sports production, computer graphics, post-production editing, scriptwriting and sales, marketing and entrepreneurship. You will have a dynamic set of skills for a dynamic industry.

Along the way, you will be mentored and guided by industry professionals and be able to test your skills with field placements in the industry. If making video content is your dream, the Broadcasting – Television and Film Production program is your ticket.

The curriculum emphasizes a broad perspective of health and healing, health promotion and the ethic of caring. It takes into account health care needs in society and a changing health care system. The program educates nurses to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in diverse settings which enables students to develop sensitivity to peoples' experiences with health, healing, and illness. Students learn to work in partnerships with clients, and interprofessional health care providers while actively participating in their own learning. Faculty and students work together in a collaborative, cooperative-learning relationship. Successful graduates from the program will be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX - RN) for Canadian nursing entry- to-practice.

The Broadcasting - Radio and Media Production program is a highly concentrated hands-on approach to training students for careers in radio broadcasting and emerging broadcast media.  Students operate four broadcast properties in Fanshawe College's School of Contemporary Media building, which is equipped with the latest in broadcast technology.  CIXX-FM (106.9) is Canada's first licensed instructional radio station at full power FM utilizing the latest digital control rooms and production equipment. Areas of study include: On-Air Performance, Creative Writing, Audio and Commercial Production, Sales/Marketing/Promotions, Music and Programming and Web and Social Media content development.  Listen live to students perform on 106.9 CIXX-FM, The X at www.1069thex.com, The Falcon at www.thefalcon.ca, CFRL Radio at www.cfrlradio.ca, and Stellar Radio, live video and audio at livestream.com/stellar_radio.  Broadcasting - Radio and Media Production students learn in a live on-air environment while performing on-air and various job functions identical to those in the Broadcast industry.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Create radio productions and audio content, in studio and on location, using relevant broadcasting equipment and related industry technologies.
• Deliver, support and promote radio broadcast content via multiple platforms using a variety of media.
• Participate in the planning and preparation of programming content for a variety of radio formats.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of radio broadcasts using appropriate relevant resources, tools and equipment which meet current industry standards.
• Assist in promoting the a station’s brand and generating revenues through a variety of marketing and advertising sales activities.
• Plan and prepare interviews, scripts and reporting content for use in radio broadcasts.
• Use business skills and accepted industry practices in the completion of tasks and projects.
• Keep current with the needs of the broadcast industry using strategies that enhance work performance and guide professional development.
• Perform all work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations, legislation, industry standards and company policies.
• Present live programming on air to relay various types of information and stories in different formats.

This three-year Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership Advanced Diploma is designed to prepare domestic and international students for a career in aviation. 

The program includes training in the following areas:

• Safety management systems
• Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Flight operations
• Professional standards and practices

In this program students will complete a Canadian Private and Commercial Pilot license including night, multi-engine and instrument ratings.  Graduates will be able to seek opportunities in Aviation flight operations and business ventures as well as professional flight positions. 

Flight training will be delivered by Diamond Flight Centre London Inc., located at the London International Airport. Visit the Diamond Flight Center London Inc. website for more information about flight training. Completion of flight training is not required for graduation from the Advanced Diploma program.

Business - Finance (Co-op) is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program. This program is designed to develop the skills needed to work in the growing personal financial services sector, from customer service to wealth management and financial planning. Students will learn to work with clients, evaluating their needs and offer advice on personal financial management, tax and retirement planning, insurance, investments, and estate planning, as well as customer relations and providing product to clients. Qualified graduates will have completed all the educational requirements leading to the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner®) designation awarded by the Financial Planning Standards Council www.fpsc.ca. and the Registered Retirement Consultant® RRC® designation awarded by CIFP.

Students are also prepared to write the Canadian Securities Course® and Life Licensing Qualification Program examinations as prerequisites to securities and life insurance licensing. Students will also have completed the Mutual Funds Licensing course.

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
Applicants seeking a non Co-op Endorsed Diploma should apply to the Business - Finance program, Program Code BFN4.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• 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.

The Interactive Media Design program will professionally prepare students for an evolving job market in digital media design, development and production, providing comprehensive training in new media technologies with an emphasis on web application design, interactive rich media, and current technologies for developing usable, media-rich sites and applications. The curriculum will combine courses in design, coding, marketing and media management and incorporate industry-standard tools from companies such as Adobe, Maxon, etc., as well as open-source technologies for web application development.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Complete both individual and collaborative interactive media projects effectively.
• Use best practices and tools to design and develop dynamic, rich-media content.
• Contribute to the assessment of the requirements of an interactive media project.
• Contribute to the development, budgeting, planning and professional presentation of an interactive media project.
• Design a media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using current best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
• Build effective and dynamic Web sites and/or mobile applications.Identify and analyze ethical and professional issues arising in an online environment.
• Apply research and conceptual skills to propose possible solutions for mobile/multimedia/Web development problems.
• Use creative and critical thinking techniques in the effective design, development and implementation of an interactive media project.
• Contribute to the assessment of the financial, technical and artistic success of an interactive media project.

The Fitness and Health Promotion program prepares graduates to perform the roles and responsibilities of a fitness consultant and personal trainer. Fanshawe College’s Fitness and Health Promotion Faculty team consists of highly educated industry specialists, with both knowledge and experience in exercise program design, exercise prescription, fitness and health assessment, behaviour change, fitness marketing and sales, business ownership, sports and universal nutrition, as well as individual and population-based health promotion.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Conduct assessments of fitness, well-being, and lifestyle for clients and effectively communicate assessment results.
• Prescribe appropriate physical activity, fitness, active living, and lifestyle programs to enhance health, fitness, and well-being of clients.
• Utilize appropriate interviewing and counselling skills to promote or enhance health, fitness, active living, and well-being of clients.
• Collaborate with individuals in the selection and adoption of strategies that will enable them to take control of and improve their health, fitness, and wellbeing.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate activities, programs, and events which respond to identified needs and interests of clients* and maximize the benefits of health, fitness, and well-being.
• Train individuals and instruct groups in exercise and physical activities.
• Contribute to community health promotion strategies.
• Assist in the development of business plans for health and fitness programs, activities, and facilities.
• Implement strategies and plans for ongoing personal and professional growth and development.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies for health and fitness programs, activities, and facilities.
• Interact effectively with clients, staff, and volunteers in health and fitness programs, activities, and facilities.

Professional Accounting is a three level program that enables students from any undergraduate discipline to complete a graduate certificate in Accounting.
Upon completion of the program, students will have completed all entry and technical courses of the Advanced Certificate in Accounting (ACAF) offered by CPA Canada.  Students will still need to complete four applied courses which are offered through Part-Time Studies at Fanshawe College. The ACAF program is the only standardized national education program in Canada for intermediate accounting positions.  Students that complete the program will also be eligible for some exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Courses will be enriched with hands-on integrated technology applications and case studies based on real-world scenarios. Further real-world industry exposure will be maximized with guest speakers and hands-on projects.  The program is designed to integrate all of the course topics and to develop students critical thinking skills, research skills, and decision-making skills.
Students will make extensive use of Microsoft Excel and other software used in the accounting industry.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Integrate ethical decision making processes into all aspects of the accounting profession.
• Apply recognized accounting principles to the systematic recording of transactions relating to assets, liabilities, owners' equity, revenue and expenses.
• Prepare appropriate transactions relating to partnership and corporate business structures.
• Prepare accurate and relevant financial statements.
• Analyze financial and managerial accounting information to assist in decision making.
• Formulate accurate and timely financial information using accounting software.
• Integrate accounting information necessary for effective management decisions.
• Compare, contrast and select, from among various methods of product and service costing, those appropriate to a financial situation.
• Prepare effective operating budgets.
• Utilize statistical techniques effectively in the analysis of financial information.
• Integrate computer technologies into various business situations.
• Calculate measures appropriate to a variety of financial management situations.
• Recommend appropriate information systems structures, planning and usage in a business.
• Recognize potential legal implications within a business situation.
• Produce effective written managerial communications.
• Evaluate the economic concepts to be applied to a business situation.

Business - Supply Chain and Operations is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program. 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.

• The Business - Supply Chain and Operations program shares a common first level with all business diploma programs in the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business, which allows for program transfer, with no loss of credit, after Level 1.
• Students entering Level 1 of the program in January are expected to proceed into Level 2 of the program in the summer term.  Students entering Level 1 of the program in February or May will proceed to Level 2 of the program in September.
• Graduates may be eligible for admission to the following Graduate Certificate programs in the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business: Agri-Business Management, Human Resources Management, International Business Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Professional Financial Services, or Project Management. Graduate Certificate programs deliver a specialized professional curriculum in two four-month levels.
• This program is eligible for consideration of college to college transfer of credits under the Ontario Provincial ONCAT agreement.
• Students who graduate from this program with a GPA of 3.0 or greater are eligible to receive Advanced Standing towards their Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation (4 modules and 2 workshops). 
• Articulation agreements exist with the Supply Chain Canada which provides advanced standing in the Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation program.
• Students may become members of the Fanshawe College APICS student chapter.

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.