Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Select and apply appropriate and relevant practices necessary for the day-to-day maintenance of a golf operation.
• Enhance relationships with facility stakeholders through the implementation of effective customer service strategies.
• Identify and utilize principles of supervision necessary to assist with the effective execution of pro-shop operations and the organization of special events.
• Contribute to the effective and efficient management of other golf operations including food and beverage operations by identifying and applying requisite skills.
• Assess the impact of provincial, national, and/or global trends and events on golfing and recreation, in order to effectively contribute to the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of the facility.

Practical Experience

Co-operative Education is a mandatory component of all Co-op programs at Georgian College; it has been designed as a process by which students integrate their academic education with paid work experience related to their program of study. This integration affects much more than simply earning a salary, including the adjustment to the work environment and the development of professionalism. It also reinforces skills and theory learned during academic semesters, develops professional contacts, job knowledge and career path, improves human relations and communication skills and promotes personal maturity and financial independence.

Students are requested to register, attend and participate in their scheduled co-operative education classes. These classes are scheduled for all first year students and are expected to be completed in order to proceed successfully to their first co-op work experience. To ensure students are eligible to proceed onto any co-op work experience students should refer to Promotional Status and Eligibility for Co-op as outlined in the College Calendar.

Georgian College follows the Co-operative Education guidelines set out by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) and Education at Work Ontario (EWO) by supporting the learning outcomes designed for the program specific graduate profile and curriculum as set out by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

The Program Progression is as Follows:

Semester 1 – Fall 2010
Semester 2 – Winter 2011
Co – op    1 – Summer 2011
Semester 3 – Fall 2011
Semester 4 – Winter 2012