Work Experience 1 for Career Awareness

Course code CAAW 0637

Credit 3.0

Length 90.0 hours

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This three-week work experience course provides students with the opportunity to work hands-on in a job matched to their aptitudes, abilities, and interests, and to practice generic work habits.

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.

  • Attendance and punctuality
  • Work schedules
  • Workplace rules and regulations
  • WorkSafe BC principals and site safety orientation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Asking for assistance
  • Strategies for success in skill acquisition (ie.taking notes, using a checklist, asking for demonstration of instructions)
  • Industry standards and production expectations
  • Strengths and interests
  • Taking the initiative
  • Following instructions
  • Accepting feedback
  • Working with limited direct supervision

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
71332 November 9, 2026
to November 27, 2026
Practicum
Lecture
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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.