MASTER COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE TITLE :
Occupational Education
Dept.: HSC Course Num: 040
Intent Code: 12 CIP Code: 32.0204
CREDITS : 5 credits
Total Contact Hrs Per Qtr.:16.5-83 Lecture Hrs.: 5.5-28
Distribution Desig: N/A
Prepared By: Valerie Wade
COURSE DESCRIPTION (as it will appear in the catalog)
DATE: April 18, 2014
(Formerly:
Program Code:
Lab Hrs.: 11-55
Other Hrs:
This course is designed to assist students in determining their personal, educational and occupational goals by identifying marketable skills and exploring the current labor market.
High school completion credit only.
PREREQUISITES : Students must be enrolled in a Basic Skills class and have taken the CASAS pre-test
TEXTBOOK GUIDELINES: Instructional materials as determined by the instructor
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES : Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following:
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Develop application and job search techniques
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Identify high demand occupations within Washington State
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Investigate local and statewide employers or industries
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Outline vocational goals and educational requirements for chosen career pathway
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Demonstrate knowledge of the college enrollment process and basic resources available
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
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Resume, cover letter and job application
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Current and emerging occupations with potential transferrable skills
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New or high demand industries
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Local labor market
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Short and long-term goals (SMART)
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BBCC campus, website, counseling and student services, bookstore and financial aid department
DEPARTMENTAL GUIDELINES (optional)
This course will satisfy one high school occupational education credit for HS21. WAC 180-51-061
Independent study may be approved by instructor on a topic related to employment or education.
CASAS post-test will be used after 46 hours of instruction.
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