Certificate in Electrical Techniques

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

Insurance and Risk Management is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed for university and college graduates looking for a career in the property and casualty insurance industry. This program will allow students to earn credits towards the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Analyze the role played by the property and casualty insurance industry in the Canadian and global economy.
• Use current and relevant insurance industry-specific terminology in all stakeholder communications.
• Identify, select and apply risk management concepts to the four major categories of risk: hazard, operational, financial and strategic.
• Assess the techniques risk management professionals use to finance the negative consequences of risk events in multifaceted scenarios.
• Recommend assessment and treatment techniques for the major categories of risk faced by an organization, with an emphasis on hazard risk.
• Evaluate the clauses, terms and conditions of various insurance policy wordings in order to determine the appropriate coverage for complex risks.
• Articulate an effective process to successfully address the adjustment, negotiation and settlement of an insurance claim.
• Justify the acceptance or rejection of an application for insurance.
• Evaluate the needs of a commercial and/or personal client in order to plan and recommend an insurance program that provides protection from identified exposures.
• Lead a diverse work group, and motivate others to achieve personal and organizational goals.
• Prepare and deliver an effective sales presentation using professional sales techniques.

The Interactive Media Development - 3D Visualization Program at Fanshawe College is an intensive three-year advanced diploma focusing on the tools and techniques necessary to gain employment in the fields of visualization and emerging interactive technologies. The goal of the program is to provide students with the professional, technical and artistic skills necessary to create innovative visualizations, prototypes and info-graphics.

Students will develop 2 and 3 dimensional design skills by studying a curriculum focused initially on the core principles of visualization technologies and interactive media. Foundation courses including image and motion design, interactive production, project management, and visual communication will provide the basis for understanding sophisticated technologies such as virtual and augmented reality.

Throughout the second year, students will study more advanced concepts of visualization including 3D modeling, game engine simulations, visualization statistics, generative art and user experience design. In the third year, students will continue with advanced visualization studies with emphasis on an integrative capstone project (individual or group) or a client based applied research project internship.

An integral part of the 3D Visualization program at Fanshawe College is its relationship to the local community. London, ON has a vibrant and growing interactive media industry. Professionals from this community include business leaders and entrepreneurs, creative directors, interactive designers, programmers, game designers, and producers who will play an important role by providing mentorship to students through critique and guest lectures.

Graduates of this program will find entry-level positions in the visualization industry as interactive designers and programmers, 3D specialists, prototype and visualization designers.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Complete both individual and collaborative interactive media projects effectively.
• Select and use best practices and tools to design and develop dynamic, rich-media content.
• Assess the requirements of a complex interactive media project.
• Develop, budget, plan and professionally present a complex interactive media project.
• Design a complex media project (interface, navigation, graphics, text treatment) using best practice design and development principles, and applying conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
• Build effective and dynamic complex 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 optimal solutions for mobile/multimedia/Web development problems.
• Select and use creative and critical thinking techniques in the effective design, development and implementation of a complex interactive media project.
• Evaluate the financial, technical and artistic success of a complex interactive media project
• Analyse and implement augmented and virtual reality technologies in the creation of 3D visualizations.
• Assess and evaluate 3D visualization hardware and software for implementation in interactive installations.
• Design complex data, 3D and rich media assets for integration into augmented and virtual reality presentations.

This Graduate Certificate program will prepare students for supervisory and managerial positions in the broad transportation industry, with a particular focus on automotive service and repair. The program includes business curriculum including leadership and management, human resources, operations management, accounting, and business communications, and curriculum addressing multiple aspects of the transportation industry including automotive, truck and coach, paint and body, and agriculture operations. This unique combination of business and automotive courses will prepare graduates for a variety of positions within the transportation industry such as service consultant, parts advisor, warranty administrator, and customer relations.

The Developmental Services Worker (Fast Track) Diploma program prepares its graduates to support people with developmental disabilities so that these individuals may participate fully in their communities. DSW have the specialized knowledge and skills required to work with people with developmental disabilities across the life span.

Inherent to the role of a DSW is an ability to collaborate and build relationships with people with developmental disabilities and their families and to work with colleagues and members of inter-professional teams to facilitate a seamless network of support for people.
Courses focus on disabilities, person-directed support, inclusion and community resources, dual diagnosis, interpersonal skills, counseling, health, pharmacology, development, teaching, and intervention strategies. Field placements in community agencies and/or schools are part of the curriculum.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Conduct oneself in an ethical*, competent* and accountable* manner in all professional relationships.
• Provide person-directed supports and services that respect and promote self-determination for people with developmental disabilities
• Provide for the safety of people with developmental disabilities, self and others in compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations and standards of practice*.
• Support health and well-being of people with developmental disabilities.
• Employ and adapt formal and informal strategies to support the learning of people with developmental disabilities.
• Provide leadership in the development of inclusive communities*
• Develop professional and personal plans that enhance job performance and well-being.

Business Fundamentals - Entrepreneurship is a one-year Ontario College Certificate program.  This customized program is designed specifically for the novice entrepreneur and will provide graduates with the knowledge required to plan, start and manage their own small business.  Through the program curriculum, students explore alternatives for starting a business, such as franchising and taking over the family firm, as well as financing options.  The Business Fundamentals -Entrepreneurship program gives students insight into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and assist students in acquiring the skills for long-term management of the business and their development as entrepreneurs.  Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students prepare a comprehensive business plan intended to help students launch their own business upon graduation.

Learning Outcomes:
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Identify factors that have an impact on an organization's business opportunities.
• Explain the impact of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics on an organization's business initiatives.
• Use current technologies to support an organization's business initiatives.
• Apply basic research skills to support business decision making.
• Perform basic accounting procedures and financial calculations to support the operations of an organization.
• Describe marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization.
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
• Outline the functional areas of a business and their inter-relationships.
• Create a business plan that meets the comprehensive information requirements of the business and its prospective financiers and partners.
• Apply credit acquisition and management techniques appropriate to small business enterprises.
• Evaluate the business environment to understand the risks and opportunities specific to business ownership.

This two-year Ontario College Diploma program provides the skills necessary for students wishing to enter the workforce in the live entertainment industry. Through both practical application and classroom theory, students will develop skills using the technologies of theatre production, with emphasis on lighting, sound, video and properties. To enhance these skills the students will also learn a range of disciplines including, networks, properties, scenic painting, rigging, special effects, design communications, theatre and art history and project management.

Interior designers focus on the planning, design and detailing of interior space to improve the quality of people's physical environment. The four-year Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program covers both commercial and residential design, providing comprehensive treatment of all facets of interior design including research, problem analysis, concept development, design communication, drawings and specifications, technology, verbal and visual presentation methods, construction, and business practice. The courses develop students' skills as creative designers who can formulate, propose and execute creative design solutions for the physical, social and psychological needs of a changing society. Principles of environmental sustainability and socially responsible design are embedded throughout the courses.

Co-operative Education
This four-year Honours Bachelor's degree program has one co-op work term. More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Apply human-centred design principles when designing the built environment to meet client needs;
• Prepare working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, in compliance with universal accessibility guidelines, applicable building codes and industry standards;
• Formulate preliminary space plans and design concepts that integrate the client's program requirements, the principles of interior design and theories of human behavior;
• Create design concepts across a range of sectors that reflect knowledge of historical precedents, decorative arts, architecture and related theories and best practices;
• Synthesize principles of acoustics, thermal comfort and lighting to achieve wellbeing, comfort and performance within interior environments;
• Source and recommend furniture, fixtures, equipment and materials on the basis of their properties and performance against defined criteria;
• Develop design recommendations that address functionality and aesthetics and meet global public health, safety, welfare and environmental requirements and sustainability guidelines;
• Specify colors, materials, finishes, furnishings, equipment and lighting to appropriately convey the design concept and to meet socio-psychological, functional, maintenance, and lifecycle performance requirements;
• Collaborate, communicate and apply interpersonal skills to fulfill a leadership role on an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural design team;
• Communicate professionally through a variety of design communication mediums to both specialist and non-specialist audiences;
• Follow standards of professional practice when managing a project, utilizing instruments of the design business such as contract documents, schedules, budgets and specifications;
• Choose opportunities for constant renewal of skills, knowledge and attitudes to ensure life long learning and professional development;
• Generate creative ideas based on calculated risk-taking that result in innovative design solutions to meet client requirements;
• Interpret qualitative and quantitative data to correctly identify problems and offer comprehensive, evidence-based design (EBD) recommendations;
• Integrate the principles of Universal Design in all design projects, including those that focus on historic preservation, repurposing of space and new construction.

The Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) program is a four-year, honours level degree with a mandatory co-op work term between Levels 7 and 8. Students will study many aspects of accounting including financial accounting, cost accounting, management accounting, business finance, auditing and taxation in addition to a variety of general business management concepts including business strategy, marketing and human resources. The program will satisfy the degree requirements for all accounting professional bodies and will be closely aligned with the requirements for the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA). Students will be required to write certification exams for the professional bodies after graduation and fulfill experience requirements as part of the certification process for any professional body.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Use the interdependence of various functional areas of business (i.e. financial, marketing, operations, human resources) to achieve organizational success in domestic and international environments.
• Develop strategies that will achieve organizational goals through integration of business methodologies that assess costs, benefits, risks, and opportunities, and that utilize current and emerging technology and trends.
• Enhance business opportunities by incorporating external variables into various business decision models.
• Assess the unique business needs of organizations of various sizes, public sector, private sector, and not-for-profit firms.
• Evaluate professional, ethical, and legal codes of conduct.
• Research, analyze, and critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources to support effective business decisions and encourage innovation through problem-solving, critical thinking, logic and reasoning.
• Communicate information, arguments, and analysis accurately and reliably for the message, audience, and purpose.
• Perform effectively and efficiently within groups or teams, demonstrating leadership, team-building, and influencing skills.
• Design personal learning plans and integrate learning strategies into current and future development goals.
• Assess resource allocation decisions that influence sustainability practices and drive economic, social, cultural, and environmental stewardship.
• Analyze domestic and international business opportunities within an international context.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate projects and programs, using project planning principles and tools.
• Apply management-level decision-making and strategic planning skills.
• Develop a business plan based on sound research that integrates business principles and best practices.
• Prepare, analyze and interpret financial statements and reports for both private and public corporations.
• Prepare, analyze and interpret individual and corporate tax returns.
• Apply and demonstrate computer skills and knowledge of information systems to support the accounting, auditing and taxation functions including maintaining accounting records, preparing financial statements, preparing reports and tax returns.
• Advise on basic personal and corporate tax issues using the principles of Canadian tax law.
• Design and evaluate an organization's internal control and accounting information system, taking risk management (including risk of fraud and illegal acts) into account.
• Plan and perform an audit of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.

Digital Communication Management is a two-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate program that is intended to prepare students to deliver messages in today's increasingly connected media environment. It is designed for students who want to expand their skills in the production and management of social media, media communications, video and audio production, photography, web and digital design.

Graduates will be able to leverage these skills in content strategy and curation, as well as user experience and design to develop significant opportunities for employment in almost any sector that wishes to engage or educate an audience.

The Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Management) Degree program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in business management. The curriculum emphasizes that organizational success is achieved through effective leadership and is driven by people in all areas and departments within an organization. This four-year honours level degree includes a mandatory paid co-op work term between Levels 7 and 8 and is aligned with the Canadian Institute of Management professional program. Cross-functional courses combined with applications in sustainable business practices and effective ethical leadership from the local, national and global perspective will prepare graduates for a wide range of employment opportunities.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Use the interdependence of various functional areas of business (i.e. financial, marketing, operations, human resources) to achieve organizational success in domestic and international environments.
• Develop strategies that will achieve organizational goals through integration of business methodologies that assess costs, benefits, risks, and opportunities, and that utilize current and emerging technology and trends.
• Enhance business opportunities by incorporating external variables into various business decision models.
• Assess the unique business needs of organizations of various sizes, public sector, private sector, and not-for-profit firms.
• Evaluate professional, ethical, and legal codes of conduct.
• Research, analyze, and critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources to support business decisions through effective problem solving, critical thinking, logic and reasoning.
• Communicate information, arguments, and analysis accurately and reliably for the message, audience, and purpose.
• Perform effectively and efficiently within groups or teams, demonstrating leadership, team-building, and influencing skills.
• Design personal learning plans and integrate learning strategies into current and future development goals.
• Assess resource allocation decisions that influence sustainability practices and drive economic, social, cultural, and environmental stewardship.
• Analyze domestic and international business opportunities within an international context.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate projects and programs, using project planning principles and tools.
• Assess the overall financial performance of an organization.
• Apply management-level decision-making and strategic planning skills.
• Develop a business plan based on sound research that integrates business principles and best practices.
• Evaluate the impact of the economic, social, political, and cultural variables which affect a business.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to motivate others to achieve personal and organizational goals.
• Design strategies to creatively organize, lead, and manage the risks of an organization.
• Implement best practice principles for the planning, directing, and controlling of an organization.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of sales strategies to improve revenue generation.
• Construct creative and innovative ideas to address business challenges and opportunities.
• Assess the impact on individuals, groups and organizations when an individual exceeds the limits of their knowledge and takes inappropriate risks.

Co-operative Education
This four-year Honours Degree program requires completion of one mandatory co-op work term. More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op