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REHC 0602: Workplace Skills
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Community & Career Education
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course is part of the full time Retail and Hospitality Careers Program.
Using a developmental approach, this course covers the essential skills needed in the workplace. Information is presented on recognizing and developing effective work habits, including appropriate interactions with co-workers, and taking direction from supervisors. Personal hygiene and grooming standards are identified and practiced throughout the program.
Students learn about employee rights and responsibilities in unionized and non-unionized settings, and are made aware of the Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Code. Students also learn how to identify and respond to workplace harassment.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
Below Grade 10 Equivalency
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- identify the importance of using an organizational tool to keep schedules,appointments and information
- apply hygiene and grooming principles to maintain a professional appearance in the College and work site
- take direction from supervisors in a respectful and courteous manner in the learning and workplace environment
- follow school and workplace rules and schedules consistently
- exhibit effective work habits in the learning and workplace environment
- maintain a professional appearance and conduct oneself professionally on a regular basis
- demonstrate initiative in the classroom and the importance of consistent productivity
- explain employee rights and responsibilities related to the workplace
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 75
Total Hours: 75
Total Hours: 75
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include but are not limited to: lecture, classroom discussion, demonstrations, experiential learning and practice.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S (where S = 50%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
20 |
Checklist to evaluate active participation in learning |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Verbal and/or written |
|
Other |
20 |
Observation and analysis of time management and agenda use by faculty |
|
Other |
20 |
Observation and analysis of organizational skills by faculty |
|
Other |
20 |
Observation and analysis of organizational skills by faculty |
Course topics
- Professionalism
- Effective Work Habits
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Unionized and non-unionized settings and collective agreements
- Employment Standards Act
- Human Rights Code
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.