Work Experience Practicum

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Course
FRST 0120
Discontinued
No
Course code
FRST 0120
Descriptive
Work Experience Practicum
Department
Vocational Education and Skills Training
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Credits
5.50
Start date
End term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
12
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Contact hours

Seminar: 2 hours/week

and

Practicum: 135 hours/semester

Method(s) of instruction
Seminar
Practicum
Learning activities
  • On-site practice and guidance
  • Seminar (small group discussion)

 

Course description
This course is designed to provide students with learning difficulties or barriers to education and employment with on the job experience related to their career goals. Students are placed at supervised and supportive worksites in fields that match their interests and abilities. Students are expected to demonstrate and practice appropriate work habits and attitudes while gaining exposure to different work environments.
Course content
  • Safe work practices
  • Positive work habits and attitudes
  • Employability/workplace and interpersonal skills
  • Goal-setting and self-evaluation of job performance
Learning outcomes

 Upon completion of the course, the successful student will be able to:

  1. complete various inventories/assessments related to education and employment, and develop and participate in personal, education and career planning.
  2. identify and describe reasonable education/workplace accommodations/adjustments and support.
  3. participate in verbal and non-verbal feedback.
  4. demonstrate positive workplace values.
  5. respond to different forms of feedback positively, considering the information to support positive changes.
  6. demonstrate organizational skills (e.g. use planning tools, follow schedules, maintain punctuality and attendance).
  7. participate in work site training orientation.
  8. identify and evaluate safe and unsafe work sites.
  9. complete a minimum of one work experience in an identified job, based on interests, skills and abilities (when applicable).
  10. set goals and participate in evaluations.
  11. demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills with supervisors, coworkers and customers.
  12. develop strategies for getting along with others, including co-workers, supervisors, customers and other stakeholders.
  13. define conflict and demonstrate conflict resolution strategies.
  14. demonstrate effective goal setting and time-management skills.
Means of assessment

Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. This is a mastery graded course. Typical means of evaluation would include a combination of:

  • Mid-point and final self-assessments
  • Demonstration of skills
  • Regular attendance and participation in class activities
Textbook materials

N/A

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

Equivalencies

CAEP 0310