Diploma in Motive Power Technician (Diesel)

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

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.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate (completed in two levels) designed for university and college graduates seeking a career in the supply chain sector.

The curriculum will focus on applied knowledge in the field of supply chain management within a global economy, encompassing the planning and management of all activities involved in procurement and all logistics management activities.  

Graduates of the program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will be eligible to pursue a number of credentials within the supply chain management field.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Apply knowledge of the functional components within logistics to the interrelationships in the integrated supply chain.
• Employ a working knowledge of best practices in supply chain management.
• Apply the basics of purchasing and supplier management to current best practices.
• Apply knowledge of forecasting and inventory management theories and methodologies.
• Use logistics technology tools and resources, in order to comply with the requirements of logistics/supply chain management.
• Utilize information technology systems proficiently to support logistics management decisions.
• Evaluate and select warehousing and transportation options and recommend appropriate solutions for business requirements.
• Apply the basics of financial management including cost and managerial accounting.
• Participate effectively in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
• Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, regulations, safety requirements, and professional standards.
• Conduct business in the international marketplace.
• Apply understanding of human resources management and organizational behaviour to establish and maintain effective teamwork relationships.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, as required in a business culture.
• Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills as required in logistics/supply chain management.
• Present oneself professionally to, and within, the marketplace.
• Apply knowledge of the relationship of customer service to logistics/supply chain management.
• Apply the basics of sales and marketing functions and their interrelationship within the supply chain.

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.

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program develops advanced knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and awareness of effective intervention techniques via two field placements and academic study.  Graduates have highly specialized areas of knowledge in ASD and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to design and implement behaviour strategies, understand evidence-based treatments for individuals with ASD, collect and analyze data, and work with and train families on implementing behavioural strategies.

Learning Outcomes

• The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
• Assess and analyze the characteristics, skills, and behaviour of individuals with ASD to effectively implement evidence-based behavioural interventions.
• Design and implement effective behavioural intervention plans under appropriate supervision and based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of behavioural intervention plans based on the principles of ABA.
• Work collaboratively with families, teams, service providers, and the broader community to respond to the learning and behavioural needs of individuals with ASD.
• Design, implement, and evaluate as part of a team, ABA based transition plans for individuals with ASD.
• Comply with established ethical principles and professional guidelines
• Provide leadership in the promotion and provision of services to meet the needs of individuals with ASD and their families.
• Evaluate empirical evidence in order to select appropriate interventions for individuals with ASD.

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.

Fashion Marketing and Management is the business of fashion. We provide the knowledge with the hands on approach to prepare you for a dynamic career in retail. Our three areas of study focus on business, technology and visual presentation with emphasis on principles of marketing and management. Students will be responsible for the retail operations of our program campus store Live Chic and LiveChic.ca through buying, sales, inventory, merchandising, visual presentation, marketing and social media.

Co-operative Education
This two-year program has two co-op work terms.  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.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Examine the evolution of fashion and design movements and their relationship to designers, producers and retailers.
• Adhere to ethical, sustainable and innovative practices for leadership in the domestic and global fashion industry.
• Apply principles of purchasing, inventory management, and merchandising when making business operations decisions in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors of the fashion industry.
• Apply accounting fundamentals and financial management skills when making business operations decisions.
• Apply principles of effective organization, management, employee and labour relations to the operation of a fashion business.
• Discuss the construction of fashion merchandise and the relationship of design, workmanship and price range to consumer behavior and satisfaction.
• Analyze current design trends to predict sales dynamics for fashion products and services.
• Develop marketing goals, objectives, and strategies related to advertising and promotion of fashion products and services, using contemporary consumer psychology concepts and emerging technology.
• Use professional sales and customer service techniques to sell in retail, wholesale and e-commerce settings.
• Develop creative concepts for fashion products and services that meet innovation, entrepreneurship or social enterprise objectives.
• Develop and apply business communication strategies for personal, career and professional development to enhance work performance and maximize management and leadership skills.

Business - Finance 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.

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.

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.

Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program.  The program prepares students to work under the direction of Occupational Therapists and/or Physiotherapists to support the therapeutic assessment, treatment and care of clients.  Curriculum delivered through both web-facilitated classroom and laboratory instruction includes the role of the OTA/PTA in relation to clients musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and neurological functions and conditions.  Students engage in three clinical placement opportunities throughout the program, including at least one placement each in an Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy setting.

This two-year diploma in accounting is designed to prepare graduates to work in an accounting environment at the entry or intermediate accounting level. This accounting diploma program starts with accounting fundamentals and then moves to detailed accounting principles and concepts, including computerized accounting. When you graduate, you’ll have the skills required for success in a corporate accounting department in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, merchandising, small business accounting, banks and other financial institutions. You’ll also work in public accounting firms and federal, provincial and municipal government offices. This program is an ideal starting point for those seeking a career in accounting.

Learning Outcomes 
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations.
• Prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises.
• Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental management accounting concepts.
• Prepare individuals' income tax returns and basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Analyze organizational structures, the interdependence of functional areas, and the impact those relationships can have on financial performance.
• Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances and the environment on an organization's operations.
• Outline the elements of an organization's internal control system and risk management.
• Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental financial management concepts.