Broadcasting Schools Offer Different Options

At Centennial College, students of Broadcasting and Film not only earn an Ontario College Advanced Diploma but also get a chance to craft their career in the way they see fit. That’s because this program has three separate focuses: radio broadcast, TV broadcast or film.

While students get to partake in all courses, let’s take a look at how radio broadcast, TV broadcast and film are presented in the broadcasting school.

Radio Broadcast: Radio stations, including specialty stations, hire graduates of this program so being well rounded is essential. To meet this requirement, Radio Broadcast courses focus on hands-on experience in everything from being on-air to working behind the scenes. Courses such as Writing for Media (gives students the tools to understand the responsibilities of creating and organizing thoughts and feelings into ideas and concepts to produce writing for the spoken word) and Radio Production (provides students with general information on the structure and operation of radio stations, production companies and other related companies; also covers theoretical aspects of the basic radio field and control room/studio equipment) help students to become well versed in radio broadcast.

TV Broadcast: Assisting students in mastering the area of TV broadcast is HD broadcast studios with state-of-the-art equipment and systems. In this environment, students attend a range of courses such as Camerawork, Camerawork and Lighting, Editing, TV Studio, Sound to Picture Design, On-Air Promotions and more.

Film: Film is the final of this broadcasting school’s focuses. It also offers students a range of courses to ensure they know all aspects of the film industry. Among these specific film-focused courses are: Film Appreciation & Analysis, Documentary and Factual, Filmmaking, Screenwriting, and more.

Whether they have an interest in film, radio or TV all broadcasting schools in Canada students attend business courses such as Portfolio Production (having a portfolio after finishing a broadcasting school is essential as employers want to see what potential employees have achieved), Broadcast Career Management, Tools and Processes for Communicators, and Media Business and Entrepreneurship.

Additionally, whether their interest is in TV or radio broadcast or film, all students of this program partake in a 15-week work placement during which they work in the industry. During this time, students apply what they have learned in their courses to real life situations and gain new lessons from established broadcast production professionals. To qualify for placement, students participating in film producer training and television broadcast training must meet specific requirements.

Applicants interested in the film, TV or radio broadcast classes are required to possess at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or have mature student status (19 years of age or older). They must also have completed an English Grade 12 C or U or equivalent, or skills assessment. To demonstrate their interest in the fields of TV or radio broadcast or film, applicants must also submit either a portfolio that demonstrates their ability to tell a story (two examples of media work that they have authored such as video, audio, digital images and TV/film scripts) or a resume that includes media related experience plus two letters of recommendation.

Ford Technician Program Offers Specific Training

Imagine being paid to learn everything you need to know to become a Ford technician. That’s exactly the case for students of Centennial College’s Automotive Service Technician Ford Company of Canada Limited Asset (MAP 32) who may be eligible for EI (employment insurance) during in-class training and receive pay during the apprenticeship portion of the undertaking. “Students learn a set of skills and theories at the College. They then get a chance to practice these tasks in the real environment,” explains Peter Lokun, a Centennial professor.

To apply for this Ford technician training, students must possess at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or a General Education Diploma or equivalent. In addition, they must already be employed by a Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. Dealership. Successful applicants must secure an employer and then register as MAP apprentices with the Apprenticeship Branch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Acceptance to the program is based on successful completion of all entry requirements. Limited space is available in this Ford technician training program. It is worth noting that candidates may apply directly to Centennial College.

The Ford technician training is structured to include both in-class and on-the-job experience. As such, every four weeks, students alternate between the College and their employer — for a total of 64 weeks (32 weeks with each). This benefits students as they first obtain a foundation in topics such as Ford’s latest technology, with the emphasis on electronics and the diagnosing of vehicle management systems. The foundation is then applied to on-the-job training with their employer during which students learn to deal with customers and prepare for increasingly advanced levels of Ford technician training.

The structure of this offering ensures that it is more in-depth with longer in-school sessions than traditional apprenticeships. Specific courses in the Ford technician training include: Motor Vehicle Gear Trains, Electrical/Electronics & Fuel Systems, Motor Vehicle Engine Systems, Applied Work Practices and Procedures and Suspension/Steering and Brakes. Additionally, this program includes Ford specialties that, in the past, students had to attend Ford school to learn. These specialties are: engines, electrical, brakes and climate control. All in-school training takes place at Centennial College’s Ashtonbee Campus, which is one of the province’s the largest transportation training centre. As such, students practice on cars and tools of the trade.

Once students complete the Ford technician training, they are qualified to maintain and repair cars, vans and pickup trucks by fixing engines, changing brakes, checking windshield wipers and fluid levels, and replacing mufflers, hoses, belts and plugs.

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technicians Partake In Practical Lessons

There is no better time to appreciate or become interested in the work of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning technicians than during the sweltering months of summer when keeping cool is essential or in winter when all you want is to keep warm. If these weather conditions have sparked your interest, consider Centennial College’s Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program, which take two years to complete.

This offering trains students for areas of the field such as heating, refrigeration and air conditioning areas such as technical support, maintenance and installation, design, and sales and service by teaching them how to maintain, size and select equipment for air conditioning and refrigeration application; develop refrigerants; develop equipment to meet the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) standards; recognize efficiency standards for heating equipment; install and service systems; and more. These lessons are offered through a wide range of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning courses, among which are Heating Hydronic Fundamentals, Electrical and Cooling Systems, Pipe Joining & Installation for Cooling, Heating Fundamentals, Mechanical Drawing & Prints, Ethics in Technology and the Environment, Mechanical Cooling Cycle and more. Students also get to apply everything they learn in their Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician courses to a Capstone Project, which is supervised by a faculty member.

Upon completion of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program, students may obtain employment as heating technicians or through affiliated trade apprenticeships in plumbing, pipe fitting, electrical, sheet metal or refrigeration. Apprenticeship is required after graduation, for those who wish to become trades persons. In his or her career a Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician in responsible for making, installing, repairing and servicing residential, commercial and industrial cooling and heating systems. While some work in building maintenance, others specialize in repairing small, portable refrigeration and freezing units.

Please note that in order to apply for the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician offering, students must complete an admission process. This includes having completed at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or have mature student status (19 years or older). In addition, students must have credentials for compulsory English 12C or U, or skills assessment, or equivalent; and Math 11M or U, or 12C or U, or skills assessment, or equivalent.

Chrysler Apprenticeship Benefits Students and Employers

It is rare that college programs offer employers fully equipped employees and pays them for training them. But that’s exactly what happens through Centennial College’s Chrysler apprenticeship, officially known as Automotive Service Technician Co-op Apprenticeship (Partnered with Chrysler Canada Inc.). Aside from gaining an employee with future management, employers are eligible for up to $45,000 over four years in various federal and provincial tax incentives. Additionally, students complete certain Chrysler On-Line training, certifying them to perform specific warranty repairs during their co-op work term. But how does this Chrysler apprenticeship benefit students? Firstly, requirements for both in-school apprenticeship curriculum and an Ontario College diploma are completed within 2 years. That’s because students alternate between on-campus learning and application of what they have learned during an eight-month session with their employer.

The first eight months of the Chrysler apprenticeship is spent attending courses that include Work Place Practice & Procedures, Engine Systems, Drive Train Systems, Suspension/Steering & Brakes, Occupational Health & Safety and much more. Also covered during this time are Chrysler product description, operation, diagnostics and repair as they applies to the apprenticeship curriculum as well as Chrysler factory training, advanced diagnostics and hybrid/alternate fuels training. Diploma courses include management and customer service training, English and general education help prepare students for a broad range of employment opportunities in the automotive field. All of the Chrysler apprenticeship training is offered at Ashtonbee Campus and is fully equipped with tools of the trade as well as Chrysler cars that have been donated to the college. The mock dealership environment is great preparation for the co-op placement component at a Chrysler Canada Inc. dealership. During the on-the-job experience, students apply what they have learned, work alongside professionals with years of experience, interact with customers and prepare to tackle more advanced topics once they return to the school for a final eight months of study.

Applicants to Centennial College’s Chrysler technician apprenticeship must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Development or equivalent. Applicant may also be required to present a resume and transcript for faculty review as well as fill out a questionnaire and attend an interview. English proficiency and satisfactory results in a program admission session will also be considered during the admissions process.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects job growth in Automotive Service Technology to grow by 14 percent from 2006 through 2016. As such, this is an ideal time to take advantage of the Chrysler apprenticeship. Once in the field, Chrysler technician offer damage repair estimates, repair broken or worn mechanical components, maintain repair and service records, install equipment, components and systems; test vehicles both before and after repair as well as repairing electrical wiring, circuits and fixtures. Those who attend a Chrysler apprenticeship may also fulfill positions such as service writer/advisors, service managers, instructor/professors and auto company representatives.

4 Essential International Business Courses

In order to gain a global perspective on business to prepare yourself for positions such as a Global Logistics Assistant, Customs Compliance Analyst, Import/Export Documentation Specialist or Inside Sales Representative, you must attend an International Business program that first lays down a solid business foundation and then teaches you the ins and outs of the global exchange of goods.

That’s exactly the case with Centennial College’s International Business Courses undertaking, which is completed in two short years with an Ontario College Diploma as the end result. All you need in order to apply to attend International Business courses at Centennial College is at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older); English Grade 12 C or U or equivalent, or skills assessment; and Math Grade 11 C, M or U, or Grade 12 C or U or equivalent or skills assessment.

You will begin this International Business program by studying topics that will ensure you have a solid idea of the world of business before entering international business courses. This structure will also benefit you because it gives you an idea of whether this area of study is right for you. Among the courses that you will attend during the first two semesters of the International Business program are: Fundamental of Business, Business Operations, Strategies for Business Success, Microcomputer Applications Software, Mathematics of Finance, and more.

Also assisting you in truly becoming well versed in business topics is the fact that this International Business program is housed at Progress Campus, which is home to all other School of Business program and allows for networking and the exchange of ideas with your fellow peers.

During the final two semesters of the International Business programs, focus narrows to key concepts such as: assisting in the transportation of goods to and from locations throughout the world, processing customs compliance documents, and taking on a support role in the marketing and sale of Canadian goods in the global marketplace.

Here are four essential International Business courses that will give you all the knowledge you need for long-term career success:

International Business Concepts: You’ll receive a broad overview of international trade, the macro-environment within which international business takes place, and the major strategic decisions facing international business managers. This International Business course examines these issues from the perspective of a Canadian businessperson seeking international opportunities.

International Marketing: The first half of this International Business course analyzes trends in the global environment and the impact of these trends on international marketing. The second half focuses on the development of international marketing strategies that effectively respond to globalization.

Global Logistics: As a student of this course, you will have the chance to study all aspects of moving goods internationally — including cost controls, distribution alternatives and other transportation issues.

Customs Services and Compliance: Customs is an essential part of dealing with global business, so in this International Business program course you will become familiar with the current Canadian customs and excise laws, tariff classification, and valuation for tariff purposes, and preparation of customs documentation.

It is worth noting that as a grad of this International Business program you will have the option to transfer into the three-year International Business program. In just one year, you’ll undertake more international business courses, and have the option to work towards a university degree, pursue professional designations (CITP) and gain work experience before graduation.