Algonquin College
of Applied Arts and Technology
WORK PLACEMENT
Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley
Health & Community Studies Department
Course Number: WKT7114
Contribution to Program:
Core
Educator(s):
Applicable Program(s):
Radiation Safety
AAL:
Approval Date:
Course Hours:
Delivered: 30
Normative: 30
Prerequisites:
Mathematics for Radiation
Protection, English 1
Instrumentation I, Sciences for
Understanding Radiation
Theory, Radiation Protection I
and Radiation Safety.
Approved By:
Debra Balasevicius
Title: Chair
Approved for Academic Year:
2010 - 2011
Corequisites:
Radiation Protection II,
Instrumentation II, Radiation
Upsets, Emergencies and
Preparation for the Workplace
and Interpersonal Skills, Group
Dynamics and Conflict
Management.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students complete a 30 hour work placement in a nuclear facility that is licensed by the Canadian
Nuclear Safety Commission. The work placement supervisor, as well as the professor will evaluate
the student’s job performance.
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RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
This is a vocational course that supports learning in the following goal areas:
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Detect, count and measure radiation level using various instruments. CP
Revise and verify radiation safety plans consistent with current research, regulations and industry. CP
Identify radiation-related problems and recommend techniques for radiation protection and occupational
safety. CP
Fulfill roles and responsibility of an entry level radiation protection worker within the organizational
framework in a nuclear facility or unit. CP
Identify and respond to emergency events according to protocols. CP
Communicate information effectively and accurately in situations of emergency and safety training to all
levels of personnel. CP
This course contributes to your program by helping you to achieve the following essential
employability skills:
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Communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the
purpose and meets the needs of the audience. CP
Respond to the written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. CP
Execute mathematical operations correctly. CP
Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. CP
Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems. CP
Locate, select, organize, and document information from a variety of sources. CP
Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. CP
Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contribution of others. CP
Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the
achievement of goals. CP
Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects. CP
Take responsibility for one’s actions, decisions and consequences. CP
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COURSE CURRICULUM
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Course Learning Requirements/Embedded Knowledge and Skills
Course Learning Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
When you have earned credit for this course
you will have demonstrated an ability to:
Demonstrate basic workplace skills:
 Attendance and punctuality
 Ability to follow instructions
 Willingness to accept responsibility
 Demonstrate appropriate written and verbal
communication skills
1. Perform efficiently and effectively in an
appropriate workplace setting.
Follow appropriate policies and procedures of the
workplace facility.
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2. Students will meet the goals set by their
supervisor and professor/coordinator.
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3. Analyze and evaluate their performance
as well as the value of the placement
experience, as a means of exploring
possible career directions.
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Demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary
to complete tasks and duties assigned by
supervisor
Maintain a constructive working relationship
with supervisor and other employees
Maintain a daily log of workplace activities
Analyze own performance as a conscientious
worker
Analyze own degree of satisfaction with
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II.
Learning Resources
Required Text: Steno pad to record a daily log while on placement
III.
Teaching/Learning Methods
During this course you are likely to experience:
 Workplace experience
 Demonstrations
 Discussion
IV.
Learning Activities and Assessment
Samples of learning activities include:
 Daily workplace routine
 Tasks assigned by workplace supervisor
 Maintaining a daily log book (including final evaluation and analysis of the workplace experience)
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V.
Evaluation/Earning Credit
The following will provide evidence of your learning achievement:
EES
1,2,4,6,7,10,11
CLR
ASSIGNMENTS
WEEK
Completion of
daily log
(including final
1,3,4,5,6 evaluation and
1
analysis of the
workplace
experience)
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Evaluation by
1,2,3,4,5,6
1
your supervisor
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Evaluation by
1,2,3,4,5,6
1
your professor
TOTAL
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EVALUATION
Final grades will be assigned as follows:
This course is graded as a “P” (pass) or “F” (fail). You will be evaluated by your workplace supervisor
upon completion of the one-week placement, as well as by your professor.
To receive a final grade of “P” (pass) for this course you must receive a grade of “P” (pass) for each
assignment above.
VI.
Prior Learning Assessment
Evidence of learning achievement for PLA candidates will include:
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RELATED INFORMATION
If you are a student with a disability please identify your needs to the professor and/or the Centre for Students
with Disabilities (CSD) so that support services can be arranged for you. You can do this by making an
appointment at the CSD, Room 213, 735-4700 Ext. 2729 or arranging a personal interview with the professor
to discuss your needs.
Students, it is your responsibility to retain course outlines for possible future use to support
applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.
This course outline was written for the sole use of students and professors in the course for which it
was created. It is not to be used by other instructional institutions or by individuals teaching
courses, programs, seminars or workshops working for other parties or by themselves for financial
gain without the expressed written permission of the departmental manager.
Course Assessment:
It is Algonquin College=s policy to give students the opportunity to complete a course assessment
survey in each course that they take which solicits their views regarding the curriculum, the
professor and the facilities.
College E-mail:
Algonquin College provides each student with an e-mail account. This is the address that will be
used when the College, your professors, or your fellow students communicate important
information about your program or course events. It is your responsibility to ensure that you know
how to send and receive e-mail using your Algonquin account and check it regularly.
Grading System
For further information relating to the grading system, please refer to the College Directive E-11 of
the InstaGuide.
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