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DHHR 0627: Career Explorations 2
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course builds on the skills learned in DHHR 0617. Students refine their career options based on personal interest, lifestyle, skills and experiences.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Prerequisites
DHHR 0617.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Classify the results of their personality self-assessment and use to review and evaluate suggested career options
- Define headings and summarize content of various employment postings
- Identify work options within multiple employment industries
- Compare and contrast industry trends, workplace culture, and hiring patterns related to employability
- Present examples of workplace diversity and equity based on employment experience
- Identify principles of professional behaviour, including workplace conduct and etiquette, in various workplace scenarios
- Identify key characteristics of the Employment Equity Act
- Apply knowledge of BC Employment Standards Act to workplace situations
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
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
Passing grade
S
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
40 |
weekly in-class assignments, case study summary, computer lab exercises related to job search, career plan |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
active participation and engagement in course activities |
Course topics
- Employment case studies BC Employment Standards Career assessment/self-assessment Professional behaviour Workplace conduct Company management Computer research/literacy
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.