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RSCR 0624: Skills for Workplace Success 2
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Community & Career Education
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Students build on the skills learned in RSCR 0614 Skills for Workplace Success 1. They explore professionalism in appearance, workplace interactions, and time management and further develop effective work habits both independently and within a team environment. Ethical behavior in the workplace is emphasized, along with understanding employee rights and responsibilities. Students identify strategies for responding to workplace harassment and learn to self-advocate effectively. Engaging in hands-on experience, students apply cash handling techniques and prepare for practical application in the workplace.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
Below Grade 10 Equivalency
Prerequisites
RSCR 0614.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism in appearance, workplace interactions, and time management.
- Demonstrate effective work habits when working independently and as part of a team.
- Apply techniques, such as note taking, taking photos, asking questions, to effectively grasp workplace instructions and learn the necessary skills for success at the their job.
- Demonstrate ethical behaviour in the workplace.
- Explain the importance of employee rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
- Identify strategies for responding to workplace harassment, including who to report to.
- Demonstrate the ability to self advocate at the workplace.
- Demonstrate cash handling techniques in the workplace.
- Explain how cultural awareness can contribute to effective teamwork.
- Organize lessons, achievements and experiences to assemble Bridging to Employment portfolio
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 37.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12.5
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12.5
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include but are not limited to: lecture, classroom discussion, demonstrations, lab work, guest speakers, video's, experiential learning, guest speakers, self-reflection, goal setting, case studies 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 and analysis of effective workplace 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 |
Continue to assemble portfolio showcasing workplace skills and experiences |
Course topics
- Professionalism Workplace Interactions Time Management Effective Work Habits Teamwork Ethics Employee Rights and Responsibilities Harassment Policies and Procedures Self Advocacy Cash Handling Technology 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.