DRFT 1135: Professional Communications for Steel Detailing
Effective date
September 2024
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course prepares students with the professional communication skills they need to be successful in the workplace including technical writing for various purposes, presentation skills, and interpersonal communication skills. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their career readiness for the industry through exploring job search strategies, preparing job application documents that align with the industry and practicing interview skills.
Lastly, students will be introduced to steel detailing management terms and concepts and exploring the associated responsibilities.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Plan and organize professional communication according to purpose and audience, including professional emails, request for information (RFI), and change orders (CO).
- Deliver a professional presentation
- Prepare an effective resume and cover letter using current best practices
- Research prospective employers as part of organizing a systematic job search
- Prepare for and demonstrate job interview skills
- Describe steel detailing project management terms and concepts
- Explain the role and responsibilities of a manager on a steel detailing project
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Interactive lectures, presentations, group discussions, role plays and peer feedback
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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30
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Resume, cover letter, interview and employer research
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Assignments
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25
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Technical written assignments of approximately equal value
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Other
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15
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Professional Presentation
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Assignments
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20
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Management terms and concepts, management role and responsibilities
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Participation
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10
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Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions
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Course topics
- Presentations
- Professional email techniques
- Write and respond to Requests for Information
- Review major specification sections
- Technical writing concepts
- Change Orders
- Management terms and concepts
- Management role
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.