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AUTO 1131: Employability Skills
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Automotive Service Technician
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course covers effective methods of shop management and recycling programs. Topics include the career path of an automotive technician, the use of trade terminology, effective methods for shop management, and the use of written reports.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe shop personnel.
- Use and maintain record keeping.
- Use written reports including service, instruction, and technical.
- Use active listening.
- Use digital communication technologies.
- Demonstrate two-way communication.
- Demonstrate the skills required to obtain employment.
- Prepare a resume and cover letter.
- Prepare for an interview and identify job search resources.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 25
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 25
Instructional Strategies
Classroom activities are lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises. Practical experience takes place in an active shop setting. The extensive workshop experience provides reinforcement of theoretical concepts, develops hand skills, and familiarity with repair procedures, electronic equipment and standard safety procedures. All modules are designed to enable the student to work independently and in groups.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Students are given multiple choice quizzes throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge. |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Students are given a multiple choice final exam at the end of the course to assess their theoretical knowledge. |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Job interview introduction video, resume and cover letter |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Assignments and Forums |
|
Participation |
10 |
Participation |
Course topics
- Describe shop personnel
- Trade terminology
- Written reports and digital communication technologies
- Active listening and demonstrate two-way communication
- Prepare a resume and cover letter
- Prepare for an interview and identify job search resources
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.