DHHR 0626: Employment Skills 2
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Description
This course builds on the skills learned in DHHR 0616. Students demonstrate effective employment literacy, job search and interview skills to increase employability options.
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Evaluate a company's commitment to inclusivity and equity during their job search
- Complete resume templates relating to personal resume and specific job postings
- Complete cover letter templates relating to specific job postings
- Identify and address gaps in their interview skills
- Demonstrate the set up and use of an interpreter in providing support during a workplace interview
- Initiate contact and request permission to include referees on a job reference list
- Create a personal employment portfolio checklist and prepare components
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: exams, professional portfolios, interviews, performance assessments, or other evaluations.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, labs, group work, tutorials, guest speakers, field visits, role play
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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30
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guided resume and job application assignments, company research assignment
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Assignments
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30
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presentation, job interview practice
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Final Exam
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30
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Participation
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10
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active participation and engagement in course activities
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Course topics
- Job applications and resumes
cover letters
interview questions relating to self
communication skills
interpreting and accommodations
employment portfolio
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.