A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
- Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
- Submit completed affiliation agreement within two weeks of beginning internship
- Maintain weekly contact with instructor, electronic or in person
- Complete Weatherford College Degree Plan
- Complete Graduation petition
- Submit completed work journal validating completion of objectives and hours
Attendance: Attendance in this course is required. The student must complete the hours required above.
Journal of activities.
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- Students will gain proficiency in the use of computer system hardware and software.
- Students will gain knowledge and skills for entry-level information technology positions in business and industry.
- Students will gain knowledge in application programs, basic computer programming, basic networking, and an introduction to computer hardware.
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.
The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills and Personal Qualities. A SCANS matrix that includes this course is available for your review by clicking the link below.
Workplace Competencies — Effective workers can productively use:
- Resources — They know how to (C1)allocate time, ( C3)materials, and (C4)staff
- Information — They can (C5)acquire and evaluate data, (C6)organize, and maintain files, (C7)interpret and communicate, and (C8)use computers to process information.
- Interpersonal Skills — They can work on (C9)teams, (C10)teach others, (C11)serve customers, (C12)lead, (C13)negotiate, and (C14)work well with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Systems — They (C15)understand social, organizational, and technological systems; (C16)they can monitor and correct performance.
- Technology — They can (C18)select equipment and tools, (C19)apply technology to specific tasks.
Foundation Skills — Competent workers in the high-performance workplace need:
- Basic Skills — (F1)reading, (F2)writing, (F3)arithmetic, (F5)listening and (F6)speaking.
- Thinking Skills — (F7)to think creatively, (F8)to make decisions, (F9)to solve problems, (F10)to visualize, (F11)the ability to learn, and (F12)to reason.
- Personal Qualities — (F13)individual responsibility, (F14)self-esteem, (F16) self-management, and (F17)integrity.2011.pdf