SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 2:27:44 AMWEOC 99 Course Outline as of Fall 2013

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  WEOC 99Title:  OCC WORK EXPERIENCE  
Full Title:  Occupational Work Experience
Last Reviewed:10/10/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum8.00Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum.50Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR40.00 Contact DHR700.00
 Contact Total40.00 Contact Total700.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00Total Student Learning Hours: 700.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  25 - 16 Units Total (WrxEx only)
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment of students that extends classroom learning to the job site and relates to the student's educational or occupational goal. The course is for students who work in a job that is related to their chosen course of study.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:
Students must have a job in a licensed business that is directly related to their educational or occupational goal. Units earned are based on hours worked during the semester.

Schedule of Classes Information
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Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment of students that extends classroom learning to the job site and relates to the student's educational or occupational goal. The course is for students who work in a job that is related to their chosen course of study.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:Students must have a job in a licensed business that is directly related to their educational or occupational goal. Units earned are based on hours worked during the semester.
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:25 - 16 Units Total (WrxEx only)

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.  Identify and demonstrate productive 21st Century Work Skills and professional standards.
2.  Research discipline-specific job skills and career development information.
3.  Develop and assess discipline-specific, work-based learning objectives.
4.  Use self-reflective and critical analysis to evaluate a job site experience.
5.  Keep accurate records of employment.
6. Repeating students must demonstrate increased depth and breadth of work skills proficiency at their worksite with new learning objectives.

Topics and Scope
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1.  21st Century Work Skills
   a.  Communication
   b.  Customer Service
   c.  Time management
   d.  Interpersonal skills
   e.  Honesty/Integrity
   f.  Motivation/Initiative
   g.  Professionalism/Work Ethic
   h.  Teamwork
   i.  Analytical Skills
   j.  Flexibility/Adaptability
   k.  Technology
   l.  Job Knowledge
   m.  Leadership
2.  Seminars and online activities
   a.  Career research
   b.  Resume and cover letter
   c.  Informational interviewing
   d.  21st Century Work Skills topics
   e.  Career Center resources
3.  Work-based learning objectives
   a.  Self-assessment
   b.  Format
   c.  Measurement
   d.  Evaluation
   e.  Job skill improvement related to discipline and career
4.  Written report
   a.  Format
   b.  Grammar and organization
   c.  Focus
   d.  Reflective analysis
5.  Accurate record keeping and timely reporting of hours worked
6. Repeating students
   a. Complete a new self assessment of 21st Century work skills
   b. Develop new work based learning objectives
   c. Measure/evaluate work site performance

Assignments:
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1.  Write, accomplish, and evaluate 4 measurable work-based learning objectives.
2.  Select and attend 4 hours of seminars or activities.
3.  Complete evaluation of seminars and activities.  
4.  Write 3-page reflective report.
4.  Keep accurate records of hours worked per week.
5.  Meet with instructor and job supervisor at least one time.
6.  Repeating students will create new objectives that are more complex and at a higher level of competency.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
10 - 25%
Reflective report and objectives
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
50 - 65%
Field work, completion of objectives
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
15 - 30%
Instructor evaluation; orientation; activites; analysis of seminars, activities, or project; hours worked


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Work Experience Handbook, DVD, and seminar materials

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