DHHR 0628: Workplace Literacy Skills 2
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Description
This course builds on the skills learned in DHHR 0618. Students further develop foundational knowledge and proficiency in reading, writing, numeracy and digital literacy in preparation for their work experience placements.
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use employment language and concepts to assess workplace needs
- Summarize key categories of the BC Employment Standards Act
- Apply vocabulary to various interpersonal workplace scenarios
- Apply basic digital skills to compare and contrast career options
- Write messages to employer providing or requesting workplace information
- Complete employment documentation templates
- Summarize common workplace policies and procedures
- Interpret numerical information in workplace documents
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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35
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weekly in-class reading and writing assignments, vocabulary exercises, computer lab assignments
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Assignments
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10
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presentations
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Midterm Exam
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20
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Final Exam
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25
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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
- Computer literacy
Resumes
Workplace policies
Employment standards
Workplace vocabulary
Job postings
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.