Employability and Workplace Skills

Course code CAAW 0632

Credit 5.0

Length 100.0 hours

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This course introduces learners to the types of professional relationships that exist in the workplace and emphasizes the importance of regular attendance, punctuality, professional hygiene and grooming, following a work schedule, and positive workplace values. Students identify and discuss positive employee behaviors, which they use to evaluate their performance during practicum.

This course is part of the Career Awareness program.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Teamwork
  • Following directions
  • Attendance & punctuality
  • Following work schedules, using time cards, time sheets, and punch clocks
  • Hygiene and grooming and dress codes for various industry sectors
  • Problem solving
  • Taking the initiative
  • Dependability and reliability on the job
  • Organizational skills and work habits
  • Positive workplace values
  • Asking for help
  • Accepting and responding to feedback,
  • Workplace evaluations and self evaluations
  • Cooperation and collaboration

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
71327 September 8, 2026
to February 11, 2027
Lecture
Lab
VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.