REHC 0609: Work Experience 1 for Retail and Hospitality Careers
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Community & Career Education
Description
This course is part of the full time Retail and Hospitality Careers Program.
In Work Experience 1 students either spend two (2) weeks job shadowing in either the retail or hospitality sector or they may be placed in both sectors at the discretion of the program faculty. This two week industry orientation work experience gives faculty and the student the opportunity to examine the student’s aptitudes and abilities, speed, stamina, work habits and interests in both the retail and hospitality sectors.
Student performance during this job shadowing work experience will assist in determining which specialization the student will be directed to, either the retail or hospitality stream.
Year of study
Below Grade 10 Equivalency
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate punctuality and adhere to assigned work schedule
- Follow workplace rules and regulations
- Conduct themselves professionally and ethically
- Apply FOODSAFE and WorkSafe BC principals
- Recognize effective communication skills
- Recognize strengths and interests
- Choose specialization stream
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 50
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Student performance during this job shadowing work experience will assist in determining which specialization the student will be directed to, either the retail or hospitality stream.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S (according to checklist criteria)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Practicum
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100
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Student, Instructor and Employer Evaluation Checklist format
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Course topics
- Transfer and apply learning from previously taught courses courses
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.