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ACRF 1116: Shop Experience (E-pprentice)
Effective date
November 2021
Department
Automotive Collision Repair
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
The purpose of this 350 hour work practicum is to provide students opportunities to apply practical skills and knowledge learned in the courses of this program in authentic learning environments.
Opportunities are provided by; students working in industry in a sponsor shop, working in the VCC or High School collision repair shop, or a combination of these based on the individual student situation.
Credits
12.0
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:
- Perform full range of practical job tasks required of an Auto Refinishing Prep Technician according to the SkilledTradesBC Program Outline.
- Adapt skills to suit needs and standards of an auto refinishing facility.
- Perform job tasks in an active, reliable and efficient manner.
- Perform job tasks in accordance with occupational health and safety standard.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 350
Total Hours: 360
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 350
Total Hours: 360
Instructional Strategies
Students are provided opportunities for hands-on practical work experience in an authentic collision and refinishing facility at VCC, High School and/or in industry. A Workplace Evaluation Guide is issued in alignment with practical assignments issued in the program.
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
50 |
Students are graded on active participation, reliability and efficiency (evaluation rubric) |
|
Assignments |
50 |
Checklist of required practical tasks (Workplace Evaluation Guide) based on employer and/or HS Teacher feedback |
Course topics
- Workplace Evaluation Guide
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.