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REAL 1030: Building Service Worker Foundations
Effective date
March 2021
Department
Bldg Mgr Residential
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of the Building Service Worker field, including health and safety practices, cleaning procedures, tools and equipment, and anti-contagion practices.
You will also learn about enhanced cleaning techniques and best practices to help prevent or reduce the impact of contagions, such as COVID-19. Concepts will be taught through a combination of direct instruction, video demonstrations, self-directed reading, classroom discussion, and activities/assignments.
The Building Service Worker Foundations course is suitable for those who want to work in the cleaning and maintaining of commercial, institutional, or residential buildings. This course was developed with employer insights from the public and private sector, and will prepare the student for entry-level work as a custodian.
This course is currently being delivered online, so please be prepared to attend your classes with the following:
• A computer with a microphone and webcam (recommended)
• A stable and high-speed internet connection
Credits
0.0
Year of study
Continuing Professional Development
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform health and safety practices
- Demonstrate professional work-based practices
- Use tools and equipment
- Perform cleaning procedures
- Apply principles of chemistry to cleaning practices
- Adapt skills and practices to workplace environments and demands
- Perform anti-Contagion practices
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 24
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 24
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
'S' based on minimum 60% in quizzes/exams and satisfactory demonstration of practical skills
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- Maintaining safe work environment Using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment Planning and organizing work Using communication techniques Demonstrating service industry professionalism Using hand and power tools and equipment Organizing and maintaining custodial cleaning closet Selecting and using appropriate cleaning cloths Performing dry and wet cleaning procedures Using pH scale, disinfectants, and green cleaning principles Cleaning carpet, hard floors, glass, stairways, walls and/or ceilings Cleaning food preparation areas and wash/restrooms How microorganisms cause infection in humans Identifying and applying levels of infection control Performing personal infection control practices Applying safe practices to avoid contamination and spread of hantavirus Performing cleaning/sanitation and disinfection practices to avoid contamination and spread of bacteria and viruses in a public setting Maintaining a healthy work environment
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.