Aside from being well-versed in technical skills and scientific knowledge, a successful engineer must have excellent communication skills. They must be capable of communicating their ideas to people from many backgrounds in a concise and effective manner.
However, these skills aren’t easy to master on your own. The Engineering Communication Program (ECP) will help you develop strong communication skills that’ll serve you throughout your career.
What Does the ECP Do?
The ECP provides integrated communication support and ensures that students can become top contributing professionals in their field. They provide many resources including the following:
Open to all undergraduate Engineering students, the ECP Tutoring Centre offers consultations with tutors. You can also drop in during online drop-in hours and submit documents for review. Book an appointment using the Online Reservation System.
Monika’s Experience:
In my first year, I visited the ECP quite often. It was especially useful for Praxis I and II, as all the staff were well versed in Praxis assignments. One of our TAs, Arthur Imperial, even worked there at the time, which allowed me to receive feedback on assignments from someone on the Praxis teaching team.
If you want to pursue the Certificate in Communication, you can select from multiple elective courses offered by the ECP. You’ll be able to pick elective courses starting in your second year.
The ECP online handbooks include general information and instructions on writing proposals, lab reports, referencing, and oral presentations, among other things.
Contact ECP
ECP office locations are SFB670 and Room 723 in the Myhal Centre. Follow instructions here. You can also book in-person or online tutoring here.