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RSCR 0614: Skills for Workplace Success 1
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Community & Career Education
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Students learn the essential skills needed for success in academic and workplace settings. Topics include, identifying and practicing personal hygiene and grooming standards, following workplace rules and instructions, developing effective work habits (e.g. time management, organization and collaboration) and practicing basic cash handling skills. Students also update their resumes to showcase current work and volunteer experiences.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
Below Grade 10 Equivalency
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and demonstrate personal hygiene and grooming standards in the learning and workplace environment.
- Follow school and workplace rules consistently.
- Take direction from supervisors/leaders in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Identify and apply effective work habits for academic and workplace success (e.g., following schedules consistently using organizational tools/apps, taking initiative, collaboration).
- Practice basic cash handling skills and identify the functions and purpose of a POS system in the workplace.
- Describe the importance of consistent productivity.
- Update resume to reflect current work and volunteer experience.
- Identify cultural differences relevant to communication in the workplace.
- Organize lessons, achievements and experiences to assemble Bridging to Employment portfolio
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 22.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 37
Total Hours: 59.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 37
Total Hours: 59.5
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include but are not limited to: lecture, classroom discussion, demonstrations, experiential learning, lab learning, group work, self-reflection, goal setting, role playing and practice.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S (50%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
20 |
Checklist to evaluate active participation in learning |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
Verbal or written |
|
Other |
20 |
Observation and analysis of organizational skills by faculty |
|
Other |
20 |
Observation of analysis of effective work habit skills by faculty |
|
Reflect |
10 |
Reflection on feedback and workplace skills |
|
Lab Work |
10 |
Observation and analysis of workplace skills demonstrated/participated in retail lab |
|
Portfolio |
10 |
Assemble portfolio content showcasing workplace skills and experiences |
Course topics
- Personal Hygiene Grooming Standards Workplace Rules and Instructions Effective Work Habits Time Management Organization Collaboration Resume Goal Setting Technology POS System Culture & Diversity
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.