Course

Work Experience Practicum 2

Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Vocational Education and Skills Training
Course code
LIST 0150
Credits
6.00
Semester length
7.5 weeks
Max class size
12
Method(s) of instruction
Seminar
Practicum
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course is designed to provide students with barriers to education and employment with on the job experience related to retail and business services. Students are placed at supervised and supportive worksites in the retail field 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

Topics to be explored include:

  • Workplace dynamics/professional relationships
  • Concepts or issues form the respected work site
  • Self-reflection and self-awareness
  • Career portfolios

 

Learning activities
  • On-site practice and guidance
  • Seminar (small group discussion)
Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. This is a mastery course.

Learning outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, a successful student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate self-evaluation and self-reflection activities related to the roles and responsibilities of a Retail Associate.           
  2. Identify and apply strategies for on the job learning and training.       
  3. Identify strategies to establish and maintain professional, ethical and respectful working relationships with diverse individuals and groups in the community.             
  4. Prepare a professional career portfolio that incorporates ways to market oneself and identifies areas and settings of interest for employment in the community.
  5. Complete assignments linking classroom knowledge with work experience placement.

Requisites

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer details for LIST 0150
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
11
Currently enrolled
10
Remaining seats:
1
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - South Bldg.
Room
S1640
Times:
Start Time
9:30
-
End Time
13:20
Section notes

Student must successfully complete LIST 100, 120,120 and 130 prior to enrolling into LIST 140 and 150.