WORK 60 Workplace Experience - Provincial Level is intended to provide students with a framework to recognize previous work experience. The course includes opportunities to demonstrate knowledge about the workplace and skills and experience gained at work. Students prepare a job posting and participate in all aspects of applying for the posted job in order to show their awareness of workplace health and safety, effective communication, workplace ethics, and labour relations, as well as mastery of technical and applied skills, knowledge, and attitude for success in the workplace.
Notes:
See the ABE Articulation Handbook 2021/22 Edition at https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 128 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 4.5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Workplace Application
- Work Training and Experience
- Job Search
- Educational and Career Explorations Skills
- Career Management
Teaching and Learning Approach
Academic Upgrading courses at Selkirk College build upon students’ life, education, and cultural experiences to
develop subject-specific knowledge, awareness, practical skills, and study skills. The learning outcomes listed in
this outline form the foundation of the course, and how thoroughly a student meets these outcomes determines
their success. Course content integrates problem solving and critical thinking, while developing effective
communication skills for the discipline and level. This course further enables students to meet the Program
Outcomes for Academic Upgrading.Learning Resources
Computer access for MoodleDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Orientation/Course Introduction Course setup and schedule Course materials and Moodle Selkirk College Policies and Resources
2. Module 8: Work Experience "Introduction to Skills for Employment" Skills necessary for gaining and maintaining employment Analyze a job position in terms of duties and skills
3. Module 8: Work Experience "Portfolio Development" Document workplace training and experience Analyze personal management skills Analyze personal essential skills
4. Module 9: Career Management Employment Standards Act Occupational Health and Safety Analyze past career Research future career
5. Module 7: Job Search Accessing the hidden job market Creating self-marketing tools Highlighting your skills and experience The STAR method for job interviewsAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Course Introduction | 3 | 5% |
| Work Experience | 2, 3 | 40% |
| Career Management | 1, 2 | 40% |
| Job Search | 2 | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic Upgrading Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
| 85-89 |
A |
| 80-84 |
A- |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
| 72-75 |
B |
| 68-71 |
B- |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
| 60-63 |
C |
| 55-59 |
C- |
| 50-54 |
P |
| Non-completion or unsatisfactory performance |
NCG
No Credit Granted |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.