This course is part of the full time Retail and Hospitality Careers Program.
Using a developmental approach, this course covers the essential skills needed in the workplace. Information is presented on recognizing and developing effective work habits, including appropriate interactions with co-workers, and taking direction from supervisors. Personal hygiene and grooming standards are identified and practiced throughout the program.
Students learn about employee rights and responsibilities in unionized and non-unionized settings, and are made aware of the Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Code. Students also learn how to identify and respond to workplace harassment.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Professionalism
- Effective Work Habits
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Unionized and non-unionized settings and collective agreements
- Employment Standards Act
- Human Rights Code
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.