Diploma in Law Clerk (Co-op)

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

A Community Pharmacy Assistant is one of the vital members of a pharmacy. Their attention to detail, knack for problem solving, technical and interpersonal skills contribute to the success and operational effectiveness of a pharmacy. Fanshawe's one-year Community Pharmacy Assistant program is designed to prepare graduates to achieve professional success in community pharmacies under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician.

The program blends theory with experiential learning. Students will learn concepts and problem solving strategies in the classroom that are later reinforced during lab components in Fanshawe's state-of-the-art pharmacy lab and a community placement. Students also gain the skills to collaborate with other pharmacy health care professionals to ensure accurate patient record maintenance, process prescriptions, manage inventory, compound non-sterile products and assist customers with products sold in a community pharmacy.

If students wish to continue their education in the field of pharmacy studies, successful completion of this program will allow students to obtain advanced standing in Fanshawe's Pharmacy Technician program.

Our Three-Year Advanced Diploma provides comprehensive training to students wanting to enter the professional industry of Graphic Design. The program ranges from industry standard software training, the fundamentals of basic design skills to creative concept development, traditional illustration and photography. We offer comprehensive training in interactive design, web and multimedia, digital illustration, motion graphics as well as courses covering theories of creativity, visual thinking, typography and design history. Besides the traditional aspects of design, we initiate new courses on an ongoing basis as well as update and refresh present courses each term to ensure students remain current with trends in the graphic design industry.

Our main focus is for students to learn to be adaptable designers with a passion for learning. We provide students with a range of theoretical and practical skills so that they can be successful in our rapidly changing industry that includes many specializations and a diverse job market.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Conceptualize and develop design solutions using principles of design to create visual communications that meet the needs of the project.
• Employ the design process to create design solutions that meet the project objectives and the needs of the client and/or user.
• Plan, create and use photography, illustration and typography in design layouts to meet the requirements of the creative brief.
• Design, develop and create a variety of media products using relevant, current and/or emerging technologies.
• Communicate ideas, design concepts and opinions clearly and persuasively to others.
• Use recognized industry practices throughout the design process and related business tasks.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate graphic design projects using project management skills to deliver quality work to clients according to schedule and within budget.
• Complete all work in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with all applicable legislation and regulations.
• Keep current with visual media design trends, technologies and industry practices using strategies that enhance work performance and guide professional development.

We get that it's difficult to choose a career, especially when it comes to science, the trades and the tech sector. With so many options available these days, why not take a year and find out what you're really passionate about? That's what the Pre-Technology program is all about.

This exciting one-year Ontario College Certificate program allows you to delve into various areas of technology and will help you prepare for and decide on your next step. You'll study with a hands-on approach, exploring a variety of technology subjects such as AutoCAD, practical electronics, welding, machining, computer applications, health and safety, physics and transportation. In addition, you'll discover pathways to programs in the Faculty of Technology, including Building Technology, Applied Science and Technology and Transportation Technology.

This innovative four-year honours baccalaureate program offers students studies in early childhood development, early childhood pedagogy, human relationships, curriculum development and leadership skills, developing the necessary skills to engage as pedagogical leaders in a diverse range of roles in the evolving disciplines within early childhood education and care.  A key component of this degree is the applied learning that takes place in ideal sized classrooms, with a focus on case studies, research, three field placements, that culminates in one fourteen-week Internship between third and fourth year.  International internships are offered on a limited basis for qualifying students. In the final year, graduating students will participate in a major capstone course that provides students the opportunity to integrate their practical experiences and knowledge in a supervised research project. Opportunities for graduating students include early childhood positions in a variety of early years settings such as Early Childhood Educator, Supervisory Roles in Early Childhood, Designated Early Childhood Educator with Ontario school boards, social service agencies that provide early years programs, and opportunities to further study in Bachelor of Education (teacher college) and Master of Education programs.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Analyze the interacting social and biological forces that collectively shape early brain development and set the stage for lifelong learning, behavior and health.
• Respect families' central role in child-rearing and early learning and the impact of family structures, community support systems, culture and socio-economic status on parenting.
• Lead the design and implementation of inclusive, effective curricula for young children, based upon a critical analysis of historical perspectives, observation, current research, and understandings of early human development.
• Develop inclusive early intervention programs that respond to children with identified special needs.
• Evaluate early childhood programs, engaging stakeholders in the process and addressing diverse needs of young children and families.
• Acquire self-knowledge, critical thinking skills and professional habits of mind essential to the practice and leadership of early childhood education.
• Apply research skills, including assessment of the research process, formulation of research questions and collection and interpretation of data, in a variety of research projects.
• Establish responsive and reciprocal relationships with children, families, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Perform responsibilities in a manner consistent with ethical and professional codes of conduct; in compliance with legislative and legal requirements; and, within the defined scope of practice limitations.
• Advocate on behalf of children, families, colleagues and the broader community, promoting the principles of quality in early childhood programs.
• Apply the principles of human resources, financial and facilities management to the operations of an early childhood program.
• Collaborate with early childhood educators and other professionals in multi-disciplinary or cross-sectoral environments and across diverse domains of practice.
• Communicate in a professional manner in all verbal, non-verbal and written mediums

The Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics Advanced Diploma is a Transport Canada approved program (TC-2018-02-4248) that provides students with the knowledge and skills required to start a career in aircraft maintenance and/or aircraft avionics maintenance. This program will cover all aspects of aircraft maintenance including systems used in general aviation, corporate, and charter transport category aircraft as well as helicopters. The program will also include avionics training for service, repair, and maintenance of aircraft electrical and electronic systems such as communication, navigation, and data systems.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Service, test, troubleshoot and repair aircraft and systems on large or small, fixed or rotary wing aircraft in accordance with manufacturers' specified instructions, accepted aviation techniques/practices and the requirements of the Canadian aviation regulations.
• Evaluate fixed wing and rotary aircraft structures and complete maintenance, assembly, fabrication, and structural repair work on large and small aircrafts in accordance with technical manuals, standard practices, and standards of performance and safety.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections on aircraft structural, operational, environmental, communication, navigation, surveillance, and flight guidance systems to ensure they are in proper working order and meet standards of performance and safety.
• Remove, install, and configure airframe and avionics parts, components, and line replaceable units as part of unscheduled maintenance and out-of-phase tasks.
• Remove, install, and configure the aircraft power plant and accessories on both turbine and piston engines.
• Remove, install, configure, test, and evaluate function and operation of instrument, communication, navigation, surveillance, and flight guidance systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and defects in aircraft systems, avionics systems, and related components using technical manuals, drawings, wiring diagrams, engineering orders, and standards of performance and safety.
• Evaluate component wear and fatigue using appropriate measuring devices to determine necessary repair or replacement tasks in order to maintain the aircraft's airworthiness and safety.
• Complete airworthiness directives, manufacturers' service bulletin, and engineering modification tasks on aircraft systems, avionics systems, and structures.
• Dismantle and reassemble airframes, aircraft engines, and electrical and electronic systems for repair and overhaul.
• Interpret written instructions, schematics, manufacturers' specifications, technical drawings, manuals, and computer-based information while performing routine and unscheduled tasks.
• Maintain detailed inspection, repair, maintenance, and certification records and reports to meet industry regulations and logbook requirements.
• Perform all work in accordance with health and safety regulations, manufacturers' specifications, and Transport Canada guidelines.
• Evaluate, modify and implement quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.

This one-year graduate certificate program is designed for university and college graduates seeking a career in the operations management sector. This program will be completed in two levels and be delivered using both face-to-face (web-facilitated) and blended methods.

The curriculum will focus on applied knowledge in the field of business operations within a global economy. It will include the planning and management of all operations involved in businesses of varying size and complexity (e.g., supply chain elements, purchasing, production and operations planning and control, transportation and distribution, project planning, quality assurance).

Learning Outcomes 
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Use the fundamental principles of end-to-end supply chain management to identify and critically assess solutions to materials supply and capacity problems, to eliminate non-value added activities from the supply chain, and to ensure customer satisfaction;
• Define the essential product design and development practices, operations processes and systems, and marketing and sales strategies required in manufacturing, distribution, and service organizations;
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and adapt or revise plans and processes for using materials, equipment, and human resources effectively to meet targets within an organization and along the supply chain;
• Use information technology to support materials and operations management functions and to develop and control plans and schedules at various levels within an organization;
• Formulate cost-effective strategies for the movement of goods and services across international borders, taking into account regulatory and documentation requirements and the various roles of external service providers;
• Analyze performance measures and develop and manage quality control and quality assurance procedures to ensure efficient and effective management of products and services;
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across functional teams and levels of management as required in a culturally diverse and globalized business culture including for the hiring, supervising, and training of employees;
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize information for the preparation of reports, briefs, and presentations to management committees;
• Develop strategies for ongoing professional development to maintain and increase competence;
• Apply cost and managerial accounting principles to the planning, administration, and control of budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies. 

Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management 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.

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.

Co-operative Education

• Applicants seeking a Co-op Endorsed Diploma should apply to the Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Co-op) program, Program Code BLS2.

Skilled administrative support is vital to process business information accurately and to communicate effectively with fellow employees and the public. Five major areas of study are covered: oral and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, computer application skills, accounting ability and office procedures/production. As well, students are assisted in their improvement of "soft skills" such as listening, work ethic and team building.
Intermediate training in a variety of computer applications will be combined with understanding workplace behaviours and communication skills to prepare for a variety of entry-level office administration career opportunities. Utilizing these skills, students will be capable of producing documents and correspondence, presenting information, providing customer support, responding to routine inquiries, and supporting the management of a small organization or a department in a large organization.

The Network and Security Architecture Graduate Certificate program will cover the key aspects of designing, deploying, supporting, and securing small, medium, and enterprise network and server infrastructures. It will cover the fundamentals of advanced networking and security concepts to work in almost any situation and meet the security challenges that are presented.

Co-operative Education
In order to be eligible for co-op, students must achieve and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and be academically complete at the commencement of their co-op work term (Fall intake; completed all courses and Winter intake; completed all first semester courses) prior to the commencement of their co-op work term.  The co-op work term will always be the summer semester regardless of whether the student is in the Fall or Winter intake.

Students who do not achieve a 2.5 GPA or above will not be eligible for co-op and if for any other reason they do not obtain a co-op placement they can still graduate provided they achieve a 2.0 GPA or above but will not receive the Co-op Endorsed Certificate. 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:

• Design an enterprise network by applying knowledge of networking and routing protocols.
• Perform network monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting to determine efficient and secure operations.
• Develop a security architecture plan to incorporate both perimeter and endpoint security controls and devices to provide layers of security.
• Design multi-site enterprise operating system infrastructures using a security architecture framework.
• Design a centrally managed wireless network topology that can accommodate remote sites incorporating current security standards.
• Design and implement a virtualization and cloud computing focused infrastructure specifically addressing security risks associated with incorporating virtualization into an organizations infrastructure.
• Deploy servers to host web applications, focusing on securing the server and web from identified security risks.
• Identify and plan IT services that support business goals and objectives, and explain specific activities directly related to the delivery and support of the services.

In today’s increasingly digitally-connected and knowledge-based economy, communication skills are crucial for professional success across a wide array of sectors. Advanced Communication for Professionals is an Ontario College Graduate Certificate program that supports learners and professionals in further developing their written, verbal and interpersonal skills.  Canadian employers are increasingly emphasizing the importance of these skills for hiring and promotion; this program therefore cultivates excellence in workplace communication, interpersonal communication, writing and reports, and project development. Graduates will enjoy enhanced employability and advancement potential.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Make effective rhetorical decisions to create focused, well-structured documents and presentations that implement professional stylistic conventions.
• Analyze and successfully respond to the communication expectations of various professional audiences when creating professional documents and presentations.
• Employ effective leadership skills in professional environments to promote increased communication efficiency and improved workplace collaboration.
• Edit and adapt professional messages for multiple contexts and diverse media.
• Synthesize sector-related research to produce relevant, persuasive reports.
• Comply with intellectual property rights when synthesizing, citing, or repurposing others' work in professional documents and presentations.
• Produce visually effective documents and presentations.
• Facilitate positive and productive interpersonal communication in the workplace to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage a collaborative project to ensure that it meets all required parameters (e.g. scope, timelines, etc.).