DRFT 1225: Professional Communication
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.
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
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Total Hours: 30
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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30-40
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Resume, cover letter, interviews & employer research
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Assignments
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40-50
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Technical written assignments of approximately equal value
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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 skills
Professional email techniques
Site Supplemental information
Requests for Information and Change Order reports
Technical writing concepts
Locating job vacancies and company research
Assessing marketable skills
Resume and cover letter writing
Interview preparation and skills
Regulations around job titles and scope of practice
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.