Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Essential Employment Skills

CREDENTIAL: Certificate

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The Essential Employment Skills Certificate (EESC) will help Deaf and hard of hearing students develop necessary job and communication skills. Students will apply strategies and tools related to work experience, career research, employment skills and self-assessment. This comprehensive approach will provide the opportunities to acquire the skills and resources that enable adults to engage more confidently and participate more fully in the workplace.

Tuition: 5390*

Credential: Certificate

Length: 10 0 months

Hours: Full-time

Delivery: Class-based

Campus: Broadway Broadway

Start Dates: Sep

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What you will learn

Demonstrate basic computer functions and access online files at the workplace
Apply their awareness of self and others in their personal relationships and workplace interactions.
Research and explore their personal interests, lifestyles, and career choices to develop and understand reasons for working.
Assess possible work experience placements that may lead to employment.
Network with appropriate contacts in order to develop an employment resource base
Compose and edit resumes and cover letters
Apply the necessary skills for a successful job interview
Perform duties in the workplace with increasing levels of autonomy through work placement training, evaluation and feedback
Identify and complete relevant employment documentation such as hiring and tax forms

What to expect

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

The program is 10 months of full-time study. The maximum time for completion is 3 years.

The full time Essential Employment Skills Certificate is 10 months long from September to June. The program is divided into 3 terms that include two employment practicums. Classes are 5 hours per day, Monday to Thursday (in person) for Term 1 and Term 2. Term 3 is online and leads to the completion of the 10-month EESC certification. The Term 3 courses are also available as a 2-month short certificate for those who have some workforce experience and seek to refresh employment skills, and access guidance and support.

Admission requirements

Program-specific

DHHE 0603 English Foundations with a "S" grade or permission from the Department
Interview with Department Leader and EESC instructor to determine student career goals, digital literacy skills and ASL competency

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Ability to follow workplace instruction, policy and procedures
Ability to adapt to a variety of workplace situations
Ability to recognize common problems associated with a particular workplace and identify possible solutions

Courses *

Monday to Thursday, five hours per day.

Two weeks break between terms.

Prior learning assessment and recognition

Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience, including Indigenous ways of knowing. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of specific courses.

PLAR is available for all courses in the program, except:

DDHR 0619 - Work Experience 1
DDHR 0629 - Work Experience 2

Methods of PLAR vary by course, and may include exams, professional portfolios, interviews, performance assessments, and other evaluations. Please contact the Department for details.

See VCC's D.3.5 Prior Learning Assessment Policy and Procedures for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
Term One		Credits
DHHR 0610	Personal Development 1	3
DHHR 0616	Employment Skills 1	3
DHHR 0617	Career Explorations 1	3
DHHR 0618	Workplace Literacy Skills 1	3
DHHR 0619	Essential Employment Skills Work Experience 1	3
	Credits	15
Term Two
DHHR 0620	Personal Development 2	3
DHHR 0626	Employment Skills 2	3
DHHR 0627	Career Explorations 2	3
DHHR 0628	Workplace Literacy Skills 2	3
DHHR 0629	Essential Employment Skills Work Experience 2	3
	Credits	15
Term Three
DHHR 0631	Self Awareness and Advocacy	3
DHHR 0632	Employment Search Literacy	3
DHHR 0633	Career Networking and Resources	3
DHHR 0634	Workplace Conflict Resolution	3
	Credits	12
	Total Credits	42

* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and other costs *

Tuition Deposit	0 (0 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Tuition Deposit

0 (0 non-refundable)

Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	36
Tuition Tuition	5390	Breakdown Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5
Student union	212
College initiative	122
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	108
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical and Dental	0
Temporary Medical Insurance	0
U-PASS	460
Graduation	45
Program-specific extra fees	0
Total

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Essential Employment Skills