Diploma in Motive Power Technician

at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology - Fennel Campus Canada

Program Highlights

• Emphasis on the disciplines of project management, Civil 3D software and municipal services.
• Common first semester allows mobility between five different program areas within the Building and Construction Sciences cluster.

What you'll learn

• Understand municipal services, roadway design and construction techniques, construction layout, electronic surveying and global positioning systems (GPS) applications.
• CAD, plan reading and visualization skills needed to create plans for today’s modern infrastructure.
• Explore building and construction materials, project management and estimating.
• Develop procedures for construction, materials testing and inspection and geotechnical services.
• How structures work by learning the science of their materials.

Students in the program will learn about municipal services, roadway design and construction techniques, construction layout, electronic surveying and Global Positioning Systems applications.
Civil Engineering Technician students will experience a very hands-on education consisting of many labs and practical projects over four semesters.

Program Highlights

• Business courses provide a mix of marketing, operations and administration—delivered over six semesters—that prepares you for a future career in management.
• Upon completion of a common first semester, you may choose to transfer into second semester of one of the following programs:
  • Business - Accounting (non co-op 316 or co-op 356)
  • Business Administration - Accounting (364)
  • Business Administration - Human Resources (363)
  • Business Administration - Marketing (non co-op 362 or co-op 366)

What you'll learn

• How marketing, operations and administration work together to support the goals of an organization.
• Build leadership capability and technical competence.
• How to think and act strategically.
• Prepare for staff and entry level management positions in a host of business careers.

Supply Chain Management
Learn the fundamentals of supply chain and advance your skill set in this complex and fast-paced business environment.

Program Highlights

• Partnership with Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority.
• Program is offered in the Golden Horseshoe, home to the largest port in Ontario, the Welland Canal and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
• Build a capstone project that supports industry challenges.

What you'll learn

• How companies build competitive advantages using a supply chain.
• The processes and requirements to acquire goods and services.
• How functional areas within an organization interact to design, make, buy and deliver goods and services for consumers.
• Examine supply chain within the goods and services sectors to help companies build a competitive advantage.
• Classroom instruction using real supply chain examples

Human Resources Management 
Develop strategic skills to effectively manage a diverse workforce in today’s ever-changing business environment.

Program Highlights

• Seven-week, full-time work placement provides you with valuable hands on-experience working in a human resources department in municipal governments, hospitals, not-for-profit organizations, manufacturing firms and in the service sector.

What you'll learn

• Theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to become a successful human resources management practitioner in the areas of recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, health and safety and labour relations.

Develop interactive media expertise through the first graduate certificate exclusively focused on Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR).

Program Highlights

• You will have access to emerging XR hardware such as VR headsets and controllers, AR headsets and glasses, 3D scanners, and more.
• You will use the latest software for programming, 3D modelling, animation and software development.
• You will be able to deploy applications to a large range of platforms including PC, iOS, Android, VR headsets, AR headsets and the web.
• You will learn how to overcome the challenges of deployment to any platform or device.
• You will learn critical product and project management skills specific to emerging XR industries.
• You will understand every aspect of the XR software development lifecycle and be career ready once you complete the program.

What you'll learn

• How to effectively plan and execute an XR project of any scale with a team of any size.
• How to adapt to emerging technologies in the rapidly changing landscape of XR.
• Design high quality 3D models using the latest modelling software and tools such as 3dsMax and Blender.
• Write clean and efficient code to help users navigate, interact, play and learn in XR environments.
• Write scripts for game engines using languages such as C#(Unity), C++(Unreal) and JavaScript(web).
• Build and deploy mobile applications for Android and iOS with an emphasis on innovative Augmented Reality application.
• Create beautiful 3D environments optimized for system performance.
• Develop engaging stories and scenarios specifically for XR media.
• Establish a career plan to take advantage of your skillset.

Essential office skills are covered in a program that can open doors to new career opportunities.

Program Highlights

• Develop advanced skills to give you a competitive edge in diverse business environments.
• Common semester 1 and 2 with Office Administration - General (380).

What you'll learn

• Specialized skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Project, Visio
• Web page design and Adobe software.
• Train in accounting fundamentals and specialized accounting software.
• Essential office skills including time management and organization, travel arrangements, coordinating meetings, planning events, taking and transcribing minutes.
• How to develop a professional portfolio and formulate a career plan.

Make concepts come to life by learning to design and produce projects with a critical eye.

Program Highlights

• Develop your skills in one of the most advanced digital print learning centre in Canada.
• Gain professional experience through our unique living lab experience.
• Create motion graphics for web and mobile devices.

What you'll learn

• Practical and theoretical design skills.
• Professional techniques in digital design composition.
• Technical skills for design, print and web production.
• Compose digital photographic images for design, print and web production.
• Develop a professional web and print portfolio.
• How to build your own successful creative business.

Prepare yourself to step into Mohawk College’s engineering programs with these effective introductions to all things technical

Overview

• Designed for Secondary School graduates who have not completed the science or math requirements for technician/technology diploma programs. This program prepares students to be successful in subsequent technical programs. This unique program allows students to complete core courses from the first and second semesters of a variety of Engineering Technology diploma programs while enhancing their math, science, computer and communication skills. This program is ideally suited for students who have not completed the Grade 12 courses as required for admission to many diploma programs.

Program Highlights

• Introductory courses in many areas of technology provides you with insight to help you decide where and what you want to study next.
• You will have an opportunity to ease and adjust into postsecondary education after time away from school.

What you'll learn

• Improve foundational math, science, computer and communication skills prior to entering a technician/ technology diploma program.
• Acquire course credits that transfer to your chosen diploma program after successful completion of the program.

Recommend solutions to support organizational change through comprehensive analysis of business and enterprise need.

Program Highlights

• Apply your learning through real-world, experiential learning opportunities with community partners from a variety of industries.
• Attain entry-level Certified Business Analysis credential (e-CBA) through IIBA.
• Complete Lean 6 Sigma Yellow Belt
• Achieve micro-badges in Process Mapping and Analytics with the Mohawk/IBM partnership.
• Courses are being delivered remotely with a mix of self-directed online learning and scheduled online classes where we meet face-to-face via Zoom.
• Build your professional brand by participating in workshops and industry networking opportunities.

What you'll learn

• Use a variety of business analysis techniques, skills and knowledge to support new or improved innovative business processes.
• Develop and document business processes and business models according to established business analysis practices, timelines and project goals.
• Develop strategies to bridge gaps between requirements and existing systems using appropriate business analysis techniques and documentation to support change to a business system.
• Assess solutions to business improvements using established benchmarks and evidence-based decision-making techniques.
• Use a project management approach to communicate technical and business information to a variety of stakeholders.

It’s a world of networks and connectivity ... learn about the systems that drive business and industry.

Program Highlights

• Our vigorous and comprehensive program of study will build a solid foundation from which you can launch an exciting career in information technology.
• Our emphasis on practical hands-on learning develops the essential problem-solving skills critical to securing employment.

What you'll learn

• Gain expert knowledge of networks and connectivity.
• Experience installing and configuring computer operating systems, server operating systems and services.
• Learn about Desktop Virtualization.
• Learn how to provide user support and troubleshooting techniques.
• Learn excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Co-operative Education

• Co-op integrates relevant work experience with your academic studies giving you an edge on the competition following graduation.

Learn the fundamentals of supply chain and advance your skill set in this complex and fast-paced business environment.

Program Highlights

• Partnership with Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority.
• Program is offered in the Golden Horseshoe, home to the largest port in Ontario, the Welland Canal and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
• Build a capstone project that supports industry challenges.

What you'll learn

• How companies build competitive advantages using a supply chain.
• The processes and requirements to acquire goods and services.
• How functional areas within an organization interact to design, make, buy and deliver goods and services for consumers.
• Examine supply chain within the goods and services sectors to help companies build a competitive advantage.
• Classroom instruction using real supply chain examples.