This course is part of the full time Retail and Hospitality Careers Program.
Using a developmental learning approach, this course provides more specific information and instruction allowing students to identify their sector of interest. This course reviews previously learned general work skill and provides more specific information and instruction for skill set required for employment in the Retail and Hospitality sectors. An overview of each sector allows students to identify their area of interest, retail or hospitality.
Modules of instruction include Introduction to Retail Industry, Tourism BC, Essential Skills for Retail and Hospitality Industry and Skills Assessment. Upon completion of this course students are streamed into either retail or hospitality specializations.
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.
- Retail Industry
- Tourism BC
- Essential Skills for Retail Industry
- Essential Skills for Hospitality Industry
- Skills Assessment
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70979 |
December 1, 2025 to April 9, 2026 |
Lecture | 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.