10/31/2024 7:20:26 AM	ADED 766.1 Course Outline as of Summer 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ADED 766.1	Title:  WORKFORCE PREP 1
Full Title:  Workforce Preparation 1: Soft Skills in the Workplace
Last Reviewed:2/7/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	0	Lecture Scheduled	0		6 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	2.00		2 min.	Lab Scheduled	12.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.00			Contact Total	12.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 12.00

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  ADLTED 766.1

Catalog Description:

In this first course of a three-part series in workforce preparation, students will focus on essential soft skills for success in the workplace, such as roles in the workplace and effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

In this first course of a three-part series in workforce preparation, students will focus on essential soft skills for success in the workplace, such as roles in the workplace and effective communication and interpersonal skills.

(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

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

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Assess and explain personal strengths and opportunities in relation to the workplace.

2. Explain how to work effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and colleagues.

3. Communicate effectively in the work environment.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Discuss the characteristics of an ideal employee.

2. Identify personal interests and strengths.

3. Match opportunities to personal skill sets.

4. Communicate effectively during interpersonal interactions.

5. Define the workplace roles of supervisor, co-workers, and colleagues.

6. Explain and demonstrate how to work effectively as part of a team to accomplish work goals.

Topics and Scope

I. The Ideal Employee

    A. Employer-specific strengths

    B. Matching interests to work opportunities

    C. Ethical behaviors in the workplace

    D. Proper behavior in the workplace

    E. Effective workplace communication

II. The Ideal Employer

    A. Workplace expectations

    B. Employers' communication style(s)

    C. Leadership and management style(s)

    D. Asking questions to elicit direction and guidance for assigned tasks

III. Working Effectively with Others

    A. Team dynamics and goals

    B. Collaboration with team members and supervisors

    C. Self-advocacy in the workplace

    D. Opportunities to learn

     E. Receiving and utilizing criticism and critical feedback

    F. Seeking assistance when necessary

IV. Building Working Relationships

    A. Roles and responsibilities of supervisors, co-workers, and colleagues

    B. Communication for relationship maintenance

    C. Balancing business needs with interpersonal relationships

    D. Appropriate conversation with colleagues about non-work-related issues

V. Active Listening

    A. Dynamics of active listening

    B. Identifying important information

    C. Respecting the opinions of others

VI. Effective Speaking

    A. Dynamics of clear communication

    B. Communicating important information

    C. Verbal versus non-verbal communication

Assignments:

1. Assessment of soft skills for the workplace (1-3)

2. Group activities and role-playing (6-8)

3. Strengths Assessment (1-2)

4. Workplace scenario analysis (4-6)

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 0 - 0%
None
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 55 - 100%
Role-playing, scenario analysis, assessment of soft skills for the workplace
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 0 - 45%
Strengths assessments; active participation and attendance

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor and department prepared materials

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