Professional Communications for Steel Detailing

Course code DRFT 1135

Credit 2.5

Length 50.0 hours

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This course prepares students with the professional communication skills they need to be successful in the workplace including technical writing for various purposes, presentation skills, and interpersonal communication skills. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their career readiness for the industry through exploring job search strategies, preparing job application documents that align with the industry and practicing interview skills.

Lastly, students will be introduced to steel detailing management terms and concepts and exploring the associated responsibilities.

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.

  • Presentations
  • Professional email techniques
  • Write and respond to Requests for Information
  • Review major specification sections
  • Technical writing concepts
  • Change Orders
  • Management terms and concepts
  • Management role

Course schedules

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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.