Previous Work and Job Skills (ACED 0715)

Previous Work and Job Skills recognizes that many adults have gained significant workplace skills and knowledge. This course is intended, in part, to provide students who already have a minimum of 270 hours of paid and/or volunteer work with a framework to recognize and reflect on the work experience. The course includes opportunities to demonstrate knowledge of occupational health and safety, effective communication, and workplace ethics, as well as mastery of technical and applied skills, knowledge, and attitude for success in the workplace. It is recognized as a provincial-level elective toward the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.
Course code: ACED 0715
Credits: 3.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ACED&number=0715

Prerequisites

English 9 or equivalent; 270 hours of work or volunteer experience (reference letter or documentation required).

Schedule 1

ACED 0715 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
43109February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025
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  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Online
Schubert, Allison
43110March 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025
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  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Online
Schubert, Allison

Schedule 2

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
60693May 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025
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  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Online
Schubert, Allison
61947June 1, 2025
to July 31, 2025
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  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Online
Schubert, Allison
61949July 1, 2025
to August 31, 2025
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  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Online
Schubert, Allison

Additional Information

  • Workplace health and safety
    Essential skills for a continually changing labour market
    Problem solving skills
    Self-advocacy skills and self-efficacy
    Workplace ethics and best practices
    Describing work experience and transferable skills

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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