vcc.ca
RSCR 0622: Exploring Employment 2
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Community & Career Education
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Building on the skills learned in RSCR 0612 Exploring Employment 1, students develop practical skills and knowledge important to their success in the retail and service sectors. Students learn appropriate workplace interaction techniques when engaging with diverse groups. In this course, students reflect on their work experience to enable them to better select suitable future work opportunities based on their personal goals and interests. Students also explore Indigenous history as reflected in British Columbia tourism, gaining insight into its cultural significance and impact on the local community.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
Below Grade 10 Equivalency
Prerequisites
RSCR 0612.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate fundamental retail and service skills in the classroom and on work experience.
- Apply appropriate workplace interaction when working with different groups of people ( e.g., seniors, children, adult, youth, large groups, small groups).
- Evaluate personal goals and interests to select suitable areas for future work experiences.
- Analyze skills developed during work experience to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Discuss Indigenous history as reflected in British Columbia tourism to understand its cultural significance and impact on our local community.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies focus on evaluation, analysis and reflection. Strategies may include but are not limited to: lecture, classroom discussion, demonstrations, experiential learning, group work, reflection, lab work 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 and/or written |
|
Reflect |
20 |
Analysis and personal evaluation of practical skills |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Research and present information on aspect of retail or service industry |
|
Project |
20 |
Reflection and goal setting |
Course topics
- Retail Industry Service Industry Workplace Interaction Reflection Evaluation Feedback Goal setting Indigenous Education Longhouse Values
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.