OADM 1206: Practicum Preparation
Department
Admin Professional 1 & 2
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course prepares students prior to their going out on practicum. Students will be required to complete practicum forms and prepare for their practicum interview. Students will also have the opportunity to practice learned material in order to apply their skills on their upcoming practicum. In addition, guest speakers will be invited to speak to students to give insights on employment opportunities and job preparedness.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Complete practicum forms
- Prepare answers for upcoming practicum interview
- Apply skills to manage more comprehensive projects in a simulated office environment
- Describe appropriate employment strategies for a variety of industries
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 4
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 17
Total Hours: 21
Instructional Strategies
This course uses comprehensive projects designed to put into practice the skills learned throughout the program. Role-playing will be utilized to prepare students for their upcoming interviews with their host companies. In addition, guest speakers will be invited to speak to the students regarding employment opportunities and job preparedness.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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20%
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Practicum Host Assignment
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Assignments
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10%
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Practicum Interview Assignment
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Project
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30%
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Word Project
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Project
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30%
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Excel Project
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Participation
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10%
|
|
Course topics
- Practicum Preparedness
- Company Research
- Creating marketing material in Word
- Managing financial data using Excel
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.