Students registering in post-secondary level courses (numbered 100 to 499) will be required to meet the
requirements. Students in ELS or the University Foundations programs
can register in those courses identified in the with lower levels of language
proficiency.
Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.
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Personal and Workplace Essentials
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Workplace TASK Program
This course covers a wide variety of effective communication strategies, including appropriate assertive behavior.
It provides students the opportunity to define their strengths and abilities in preparation for selecting
realistic goals and introduces students to the world of computers including the Internet, e-mail, and word
processing.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Workplace TASK Program
In this course, students will define their strengths and abilities in preparation for selecting realistic career
options, comparing vocational options, and choosing appropriate entry-level work opportunities. They will
learn how to prepare appropriately for effective interviews and develop a job-finding plan.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Workplace TASK Program
This module covers work safe principles and skills, aspects of customer service required in the industry and
world of work in general, and a food-handling course. This course covers 鈥渃ontrolled product/hazardous materials
labeling which alerts workers to the identity and dangers of products and to basic safety precautions鈥�. SuperHost
and WHMIS certification. Students who achieve more that 70% on the exam will be registered with the Ministry
of Health, and will receive a FoodSafe certificate recognized by the BC Hotels and Restaurant Association
and employers throughout the province.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Workplace TASK Program
This course will focus on identifying and locating job openings, as well as covering all other aspects of job
search and job maintenance skills. This community work experience will provide students with the opportunity
to demonstrate appropriate work attitudes on the job, and demonstrate the work skills and knowledge acquired
in the classroom and during the work experience.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Workplace TASK Program
This community work experience will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate appropriate work attitudes
on the job, and demonstrate the work skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom and during the work experience.
Students will utilize computer skills to research job openings, obtain career training, and to prepare a
personal portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Workplace TASK Program
In this course, students will develop a personal, career-related portfolio that identifies and shows evidence
of workplace essential skills attained through life experience and/or training and education.
