HMTD 1215: Workplace Skills 2
Department
Technical Training Access
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course advances the learners vocabulary and pronunciation specific to the heavy mechanical industry. It also provides the opportunity to practice more complex language and communication skills required for teamwork and professionalism such as problem-solving and conflict resolution. Using an experiential learning approach with focus on role-rehearsals and coaching, this course will provide learners with the opportunity to work independently and in a cooperative team environment. Learners will practice communication strategies like: clarifying and confirming understanding of client services, following instructions, troubleshooting and problem-solving to a higher level.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the current heavy mechanics trade.
- Describe the range of working conditions.
- Describe the vehicles and equipment maintained and repaired in the heavy mechanical trade.
- Describe legislation affecting employment.
- Review the importance of following diagnostic procedures.
- Review the procedures to prepare for an efficient and effective repair (job action).
- Review different business types (retail shops, fleet maintenance etc.).
- Review the relationships between business, labour, and government.
- Review positive employee attributes.
- Review employer and employee responsibilities.
- Update a resume, identify new job search resources, and report findings.
- Update cover letter and report on results.
- Prepare for and perform mock interview.
- Prepare for industry interview.
- Follow up on 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
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and
hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Other
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50
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Theory- includes formative assessments, assignments, and a summative assessment.
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Other
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50
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Practical- includes shop tasks, active participation and teamwork, workplace behavior, use of tools and equipment.
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Course topics
- 1. Current heavy mechanics trade.
2. Working conditions.
3. Vehicles and equipment maintained and repaired in the heavy mechanical trade.
4. Legislation affecting employment.
5. Diagnostic procedures.
6. Efficient and effective repair (job action).
7. Different business types (retail shops, fleet maintenance etc.).
8. Relationships between business, labour, and government.
9. Positive employee attributes.
10. Employer and employee responsibilities.
11. Resumes, cover letters, and new job search resources.
12. Industry interviews and follow-up.
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.