HMTD 2215: Employment Skills
Department
Technical Training Access
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course builds on topics explored in workplace skills 1 and 2 and prepares the learner to enter the workforce by identifying employment opportunities, updating a resume and cover letter, and preparing for and following up on an interview.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify job postings for job search sources.
- Review/update and apply resumes to match job postings.
- Review/update and apply cover letters to match job postings.
- Prepare for and apply interview skills to match job postings.
- Perform job interview.
- Follow up and report on job interview results.
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. Job postings for job search sources.
2. Resumes to match job postings.
3.Cover letters to match job postings.
4. Interview skills to match job postings.
5. Job interviews.
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.