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DRFT 1332: Professional Preparation
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students learn the basic skills needed to read, study and understand construction drawings. Students also develop job search strategies including resume and cover letter writing, locating job vacancies, and assessing marketable skills.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1010, DRFT 1011, DRFT 1012, DRFT 1013.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Read and interpret a set of construction drawings
- Identify and describe standard symbols used in construction drawings
- Define and interpret standard terminology and abbreviations used in construction drawings
- Evaluate and assess their personal marketable skills to meet career goals
- Research prospective employers using a systematic job search
- Describe and apply techniques for successful job interviews
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, project-/problem-based learning, lab activities. The course may be offered face-to-face or in a blended format (mix of face-to-face and online)
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
40 |
Company report, résumé, cover letter, job interview |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
1 test of Terms & Abbreviations |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
40 |
Minimum of 2 tests of reading a set of residential and commercial construction drawings of approximately equal value. |
Course topics
- Standard symbols used in construction drawings
- Standard terminology and abbreviations used in construction drawings
- Drafting techniques & conventions used in construction drawings
- Locating job vacancies
- Résumé and cover letter writing
- Company research
- Interview preparation and skills
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.