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Program Learning Outcomes and Curriculum

Your program curriculum is designed to ensure graduates acquire the essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes appropriate and relevant to both the needs of students and employers.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Program vocational learning outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

The program vocational learning outcomes for the Energy Systems Engineering programs are:

Energy Systems

Technician

  1. Perform an assessment of the total energy losses in an existing structure, be it residential or small-scale (<20,000 ft²) commercial or industrial structure.
  2. Identify the major energy-consuming systems and equipment within such a facility and assess the energy efficiency of each one.
  3. Install, repair, maintain, modify and calibrate energy consuming systems and alternative energy systems appropriate for small scale (<20,000 ft²) residential, commercial or industrial structures.
  4. Identify the major structural areas of heat and energy loss and specify the degree of loss in each area.
  5. Outline mechanisms for improved energy efficiency through changes in structure, energy systems or control strategies.
  6. Predict the cost savings for the implementation of any particular energy strategy.

Technologist

  1. Analyze and solve complex technical problems through the application of the theoretical principles of renewable and clean energy systems and technologies.
  2. Analyze electrical and/or mechanical components, processes and systems through the application of engineering principles to construct various types of energy systems.
  3. Analyze and prepare graphics and other technical documents to appropriate engineering and architectural standards using industry-specific software and procedures.
  4. Use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to identify problems with electrical and/or mechanical components of conventional, renewable and clean energy technologies.
  5. Assemble and troubleshoot working prototypes of sustainable energy systems and subsystems to meet job requirements, functional specifications and relevant standards; and integrate renewable and clean energy technology into the system design.
  6. Adhere to the legal, regulatory and health and safety codes and guidelines.
  7. Contribute to the financial and technical planning and implementation of sustainable construction and development projects.
  8. Practice principles and ethics associated with environmental management issues.
  9. Apply principles of networking, instrumentation and other related technologies to monitor and control energy systems in residential or small-scale industrial or commercial facilities.
  10. Apply strategies, practices and techniques to manage and optimize the generation, capture, storage, integration and distribution of renewable (e.g. wind, solar, geothermal etc.) and clean energy (e.g. nuclear) using conventional and emerging technologies such as smart metres and smart grids.
  11. Analyze, assemble and retrofit existing conventional systems applying green energy management techniques for efficient and clean energy generation and distribution.

Essential Employability Skills Outcomes

Essential Employable Skills (EES) are skills that, regardless of a student’s program or discipline, are critical for success in the workplace, in day-to-day living, and for lifelong learning. Graduates will reliably demonstrate abilities in six skill categories:

Skill category Defining skills:
Skill areas to be demonstrated by graduates:		 Learning Outcomes: The levels of achievement required by graduates.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Communication
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Listening
  • Presenting
  • Visual literacy
  1. communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
  2. respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
Numeracy
  • Understanding and applying mathematical concepts and reasoning
  • Analyzing and using numerical data
  • Conceptualizing
  1. execute mathematical operations accurately.
Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Analysing
  • Synthesising
  • Evaluating
  • Decision making
  • Creative and innovative thinking
  1. apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
  2. use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
Information management
  • Gathering and managing information
  • Selecting and using appropriate tools and technology for a task or a project
  • Computer literacy
  • Internet skills
  1. locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
  2. analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
Interpersonal
  • Team work
  • Relationship management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Leadership
  • Networking
  1. show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.
  2. interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
Personal
  • Managing self
  • Managing change and being flexible and adaptable
  • Engaging in reflective practices
  • Demonstrating personal responsibility
  1. manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
  2. take responsibility for one’s own actions, decisions, and consequences.

 

Global Citizenship and Equity Learning Outcomes

There are six Global Citizenship and Equity (GCE) learning outcomes integrated into Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs as a component of Centennial’s Signature Learning Experience (SLE). The SLE reflects the College’s promise to provide students with a distinctive and inclusive educational experience that builds on a foundation of global citizenship, equity, and social justice. Certificate and Graduate Certificates also include at least two GCE learning outcomes. The GCE learning outcomes are:

  1. Identify one’s role and responsibilities as a global citizen in personal and professional life.
  2. Identify beliefs, values and behaviours that form individual and community identities and the basis for respectful relationships.
  3. Analyze issues of equity at the personal, professional, and global level.
  4. Analyze the use of the world’s resources to achieve sustainability and equitable distribution at the personal, professional, and global level.
  5. Identify and challenge unjust practices in local and global systems.
  6. Support personal and social responsibility initiatives at the local, national, and global level.

Global Citizenship and Equity Portfolio

As a component of the SLE, Diploma and Advanced Diploma program students will complete the Global Citizenship and Equity (GCE) Portfolio. Building the GCE Portfolio is a process of documenting your GCE learning. Each item selected for inclusion in the portfolio demonstrates growth and understanding of Global Citizenship and Equity within your program of study.

 

Icons outlining the skills and competencies demonstrated in the GCE Portfolio
Global mindset and self-awareness Personal and social responsibility Empathy and global citizenship Recognize diverse perspectives Strategic communication Intercultural intelligence

Students are encouraged to develop their GCE Portfolio beginning in their first semester. You will add artifacts from coursework and accompanying reflections as well as artifacts arising from co-curricular activities, volunteering, etc. to your portfolio as you progress through the program. You are encouraged to use the ePortfolio tools available on eCentennial, as well as to develop an online professional portfolio presence through LinkedIn and/or other personal websites/blogs.

Curriculum Frameworks

The Energy Systems Engineering Technician/Technology (ESET) programs provide fundamental skills to understand energy and its uses in modern society. The program covers three important sectors: conventional energy, renewable energy, and building automation that are highly sought after in modern energy and sustainable building companies. ESET programs put the students at the forefront of utility and construction sectors, which are undergoing a rapid transformation due to society’s changing views on energy and the environment. We will not only teach the fundamental skills to understand sustainable energy and its uses in modern society, we also offer the students a real world working experience prior to their graduation. All our Energy Systems Engineering Technician & Technology programs have met the national technology accreditation requirements established by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) and, as such, has received national accreditation status by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).

The Sustainable Design & Renewable Energy (SDRE), a division of the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science (SETAS) has been actively engaging faculty and students of energy programs in the academic training and applied research activities for a long time. In collaboration with the Centennial’s Applied Research and Innovation Centre (ARIC) and Centennial Energy Institute (CEI) over the past few years, the school successfully completed several applied research projects under provincial and federal grants. Besides the research activities, our highly educated and experienced faculty members disseminate the research results in their respective course curriculum as well. Many SME’s have already collaborated with us on various applied research projects and successfully commercialized their products in Canada, USA, and Europe.

The collaboration between industrial partners and experienced faculty members of the energy programs with state of the art lab facilities offers the best learning environment for the students. No other school offers a program like this which would offer the students an experiential learning opportunity and work in some real applied research projects as well. There is also an opportunity for our students to develop their skills in various energy sectors by working in real life industries and projects as a paid co-op intern for one full year. With the help of program advisory committee (PAC) formed by all industry peoples our course curriculum are constantly reviewed and revised according to job market requirements.

Job Growth: Renewable energy jobs are booming across America, creating stable and high-wage employment. According to CEC (Clean Energy Canada), Canada’s clean energy sector will employ 559,400 Canadians by 2030—in jobs like insulating homes, electric buses, and maintaining solar/wind farms. As per E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs) report, the fastest-growing jobs across USA were in renewable energy during 2018. America’s two fastest-growing jobs through 2026 will be solar installer (105% growth) and wind technician (96% growth). IRENA’s (International Renewable Energy Agency) recent report says the renewable energy sector employed at least 11 million people in 2018 only. The solar photovoltaics (PV), bioenergy, hydro, and wind power industries were the biggest employers. Our students are regularly being hired by some reputed companies like Clear Blue Technologies, Bombardier, Toronto Hydro, Elexicon, Ontario Power Generation, Fronius Solar Energy, Grasshopper Solar, Honeywell, Clearesult Canada, Circuit Energy Inc, Toronto Transit Commission, eCAMION Inc, Celestica, Microgreen Solar, Renteknik, Enerworks, Elocity Technologies, Dawn Solar, Energy Network Services, and many more.

Emerging Technologies in Energy Systems: The emerging technologies in Energy Systems Engineering are Energy Storage, Energy Auditing, Smart Micro-grids & AI, BMS & Automation, Smart City, Floating Solar & Wind, and Biomass energy.

Program Codes:

Program Name Duration
3755 Energy Systems Engineering Technician 2 Years /4 Semesters
3756 Energy Systems Engineering Technology 3 Years/6 Semesters
3757 Energy Systems Engineering Technology 3 Years/6 Semesters (Optional COOP)
3775 Energy Systems Engineering Technician (FT) 1 Year /2 Semesters
3776 Energy Systems Engineering Technology (FT) 2 Years /4 Semesters
3777 Energy Systems Engineering Technology (FT) 2 Years/4 Semesters (Optional COOP)

Flexibility of switching from Technician to Technology programs or vice versa: Students in Technician
program can easily switch over to Technology programs or vice-versa in their final semesters.

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