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 this program are

In this program, the vocational learning outcomes are also related to the ministry learning outcomes

Ministry Program Learning Outcomes

 Motive Power Technician Programs have demonstrated achievement of vocational learning outcomes that include the essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes for entry-level positions in a cross-section of motive power environments.

1. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

analyze, diagnose*, and solve various motive power system problems by using

problem-solving and critical thinking skills and strategies and by applying

fundamental knowledge of motor vehicle operation, components, and their

interrelationships.

2. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

diagnose* and repair climate control systems in compliance with

manufacturers’ recommendations.

3. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

diagnose* and repair engine systems in compliance with manufacturers’

recommendations.

4. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

diagnose* and repair electrical, electronic, personal safety, and emission

components and systems in compliance with manufacturers’

recommendations.

5. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

diagnose* and repair drive train components and systems in compliance with

manufacturers’ recommendations.

6. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

diagnose* and repair suspension, steering, and brake components and

systems in compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations.

7. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

disassemble and assemble components to required specifications by applying

workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices.

8. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to

assess electronic circuits, vehicle systems, and subsystems.

9. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

apply knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics to the testing and analysis of

motive power systems and subsystems.

10. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

communicate information effectively, credibly, and accurately by producing

supporting documentation to appropriate standards.

11. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

use information technology and computer skills to support work in a motive

power environment.

12. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

prepare, support, maintain, and communicate data from log, record, and

documentation systems.

13. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

apply business practices, project management skills, and communication

skills to improve customer service.

14. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

assist in quality-control and quality-assurance programs and procedures.

15. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

develop and use personal and professional strategies and plans to improve

professional growth, job performance, and work relationships.

16. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

complete all assigned work in compliance with occupational, health, safety,

and environmental law; established policies and procedures; codes and

regulations; and in accordance with ethical principles.

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:

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.

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.