This three-week work experience course provides students with the opportunity to work hands-on in a job matched to their aptitudes, abilities, and interests, and to practice generic work habits.
This course is part of the Career Awareness program.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Attendance and punctuality
- Work schedules
- Workplace rules and regulations
- WorkSafe BC principals and site safety orientation
- Effective communication skills
- Asking for assistance
- Strategies for success in skill acquisition (ie.taking notes, using a checklist, asking for demonstration of instructions)
- Industry standards and production expectations
- Strengths and interests
- Taking the initiative
- Following instructions
- Accepting feedback
- Working with limited direct supervision
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.