Communication for Engineering and Technology (ELSK 0730)
Communication for Engineering and Technology is designed to enhance workplace communication of Internationally Trained Engineers and Technologists in order to improve employability and communications in the workplace. This course teaches culturally appropriate speaking, listening, and language specific for the Engineering and Technology workplace.
Course code: ELSK 0730
Credits: 0.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 84.0 hours
Course outline:
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Campus: Downtown
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Prerequisites
Be an internationally trained Engineer or Technologist; AND ELSK 0715 and ELSK 0720; OR CLBPT/CLB with a minimum of CLB 7 Reading, CLB 7 Writing, CLB 7 Listening, CLB 7 Speaking; OR IELTS 6.0 overall with no band lower than a 5.5; OR ELA score of minimum 36 in Reading, 13 in Essay, 20 in Listening, 24 in Speaking; OR Department approval. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Additional Information
- Culture
- Talking about Workplace Culture
- Building Rapport
- Seeking Assistance - making, clarifying and refusing requests
- Setting Boundaries
- Managing information and communicating ideas - effective listening and speaking strategies
- Communicating different viewpoints- expressing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing
- Promotion and networking
- Taking Initiative - giving and receiving feedback
- Improving Performance
- Client/customer relations - dealing with clients on the phone
- Giving an update on a project
- Standing your ground
- Dealing with difficult issues and conflicts
- Meetings
- Clear Speech (pronunciation awareness and correction)
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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