vcc.ca
HMTD 1100: Occupational Skills
Effective date
May 2024
Department
Technical Training Access
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the concept of safe work practices, occupational health and safety, environmental practices, math, science, and electronic media.
Credits
5.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and demonstrate work place safety and preparatory skills to ensure the safety of themselves, their team members, and other stakeholders.
- Apply math, physics and safe work practices related to heavy mechanical trades.
- Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment and equipment lock-out procedures.
- Use electronic media to find manufacturer's procedures.
- Use Oxy-Acetylene welding and cutting equipment.
- Use electric arc welding equipment.
- Use effective communication and language skills to build and maintain professional relationships within a diverse work environment.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 80
Total Hours: 100
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 80
Total Hours: 100
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, on-line self study, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages
Passing grade
70
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
42 |
Assignments and summative evaluation |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
22 |
End of topic quizzes |
|
Lab Work |
36 |
Practical assignments (e.g., preparation, task completion, cleanup, writing service reports, workplace behaviour, teamwork, workplace safety) |
Course topics
- Workplace Safety & Preparatory Skills
- WorkSafe BC Policies and Procedures Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Electronic media resources
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding & Cutting
- Electric Welding
- Workplace Communication
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.