Course

Work Experience Practicum 1

Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Vocational Education and Skills Training
Course code
LIST 0240
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 food services. Students are placed at supervised and supportive worksites in the food services 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:

  • Safework practices
  • Positive work habits and attitudes
  • Employability/workplace and interpersonal skills
  • Goal-setting and self-evaluation of job performance

 

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 successul student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the skills required in each food services certificate area.
  2. Articulate the certification required for employment in the food services sector.
  3. Acquire relevant certification.
  4. Demonstrate mastery of skill set in food services training.
  5. Identify food services specific industry standards.
  6. Demonstrate good time management.
  7. Exhibit industry expectations.
  8. Demonstrate an understanding of employer's expectations.
  9. Demonstrate safe work practice on a work site.
  10. Exhibit acquired food services specific skills to the workplace.
  11. Exhibit the ability to follow workplace rules, policies and assigned work schedule.
  12. Exhibit entry-level quality and production levels.
  13. Demonstrate initiative on the job.
  14. Participate in workplace practicum interview.

 

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.

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 0240
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025

CRN
17231
section details
CRN Days Instructor Status More details
Maximum seats
11
Currently enrolled
9
Remaining seats:
2
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - South Bldg.
Room
S1640
Times:
Start Time
11:30
-
End Time
15:20
Section notes

Student must successfully complete LIST 100,210,220 and 230 prior enrolling into LIST 240 and 250