Course Code:
WPES 007
Calendar Description:
Professionalism in the Workplace equips students with the employability skills needed to successfully maintain employment in their chosen field.
Date First Offered:
2009-02-01
Hours:
Total Hours: 30
Lecture Hours: 30
Total Weeks:
15
This course is offered online:
No
Pre-Requisites:
None
Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
None
Co-Requisites:
WPES 002 Literacy, WPES 003 Numeracy, WPES 004 Workplace Communications
Rearticulation Submission:
No
Course Content:
Personal Grooming and Hygiene Skills
Time Management
Teamwork Skills
Ethics in the Workplace
Telephone Skills
Resume Writing and Cover Letter Layout
Interview Skills
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
-select appropriate wardrobe and practice hygiene skills on a daily basis
-demonstrate time management skills
-describe teamwork skills in the workplace
-explain ethics in the workplace
-demonstrate proper business telephone etiquette
-create a resume and write cover letters to potential employers
-perform a mock interview and recall personal information pertaining to interview questions
Grading System:
Pass/Fail
Passing Grade:
Pass (50%)
Grading Weight:
Assignments: 20 %
Participation: 30 %
Other: 50 %
Number of Assignments:
2
Nature of Participation:
Attentive and able to follow instructions, participates in a group environment, has a positive attitude towards fellow students and instructor, participates and interacts in classroom discussions, punctual for class
Writing Assignments:
Resume and professionalism in the workplace review
Percentage of Individual Work:
90
Percentage of Group Work:
10
Course Offered in Other Programs:
Yes
Other Programs:
Job Education and Training
Text Books:
Required - Support Materials, 2000, Discovering Life Skills - Volumes 1-8 (YWCA). Chapters Covered: Varies