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HMTD 1115: Workplace Skills 1
Effective date
May 2019
Department
Technical Training Access
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course has students review the concepts of safe work practices, occupational health & safety, environmental practices, electronic media, vocabulary and pronunciation specific to the field of heavy mechanical trades. It provides an introduction to the heavy mechanical repair industry and to the language and communication skills required for success as a technician. Reading, writing, and interactive communication (listening & speaking) skills are practiced in conjunction with topics from the heavy mechanical trades curriculum. Interpersonal and conversational skills are enhanced while working in a shop setting. Sociocultural competencies appropriate to the Canadian workplace will be introduced and practiced.
Credits
1.0
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:
- Review Worksafe BC policies and procedures.
- Communicate using forms and reports.
- Use computers and written media to locate service and maintenance information.
- Describe the procedures to prepare for an efficient and effective repair (job action).
- Describe vehicles and equipment maintained and repaired.
- Describe different business types.
- Describe relationships between business, labour, and government.
- Demonstrate positive employee attributes.
- Describe employer responsibilities.
- Prepare a resume and identify job search resources.
- Prepare for an interview.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12.5
Total Hours: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12.5
Total Hours: 25
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and
hands-on practical work.
hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Other |
50 |
Theory- includes formative assessments, assignments, and a summative assessment. |
|
Other |
50 |
Practical- includes shop tasks, active participation and teamwork, workplace behavior, use of tools and equipment. |
Course topics
- 1. Worksafe BC policies and procedures. 2. Communication using forms and reports. 3. Computers and written media to locate service and maintenance information. 4. Procedures to prepare for an efficient and effective repair (job action). 5. Vehicles and equipment maintained and repaired. 6. Different business types. 7. Relationships between business, labour, and government. 8. Positive employee attributes. 9. Employer responsibilities. 10. Resumes and job search resources. 11. Interview preparation.
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.