Sault Conege of Applied Arts & Tedmology Sault Ste. Marie On. Course Title: Co-op Work Term Code No: CW_ 1~3 Semester: as scheduled by program Programs: Architectural TechnicianlTechnology Civil Engineering Technician/Technology Computer Engineering Technician/Technology Environmental Engineering TechnicianJTechnology Forestry Technician Pulp and Paper En~eering Technology Water Resources Engineering Technology Heavy Equipment Technician (CW A 100-3) (CWV 100-3) (CWC 100-3) (CWE 100-3) (CWF 100-3) (CWP 100-3) (CWW 100-3) (CWH 100-3) Author: Joseph Williams. Manager Education&Career Services Date: March 31.1992 Date: - - - -- - - - - - -- --- 2 Course Name: Co-op Work Term Total Credit Hours: 3 Hour Prerequisite:HOG104-1Career DevelopmentPre-employment Preparation. satisfyingaUoth~r , , eligible criteria (4.1Academic Policy). ": :'~, Code: CW_ 100-3 I. Philosophy/Goals: . Sault College Co-operative Education has been developed on the principal of academic enrichment. Its primary goal is the ,,'ocational and personal maturation of students through career development programs and competency based academic work experience. Work placements bridge academIc. semesters v..ithformal opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. All Co-operative Education Work placementsare consideredformal academicexperiences\\'ith defined learning objectives. .. academicdirectionand evaluation. .~. II. Student Performance ObjectMs: Upon successful completion of this course the student will: I}. Define through career experience and exploration a personal career plan. 2). Perform capably on the job. acquiring and utilizing specific competency based knowledge and skills. 3). Perform according to their ability. going beyond the minimum course and job requirements ~,.hennecessary. 4). Learning to communicate effectively orally. in writing. and document for discussion or presentation business or technical topics. 5). Demonstrate an understanding of the goals and philosophies of the employer and the College. III. Topics To Be Cowred: n. Job ~rch and activity plan. 2>' Personal learning objectIves. 3). Through ""ork expenence define activities. priorities. determine achievements. knowledge and skills gained by documentation. 4). Prepare and present a placement ove~iew. 5). Research. wnte and present a technical work term report according to established guidelines. '. '" " .. , ", " ~':"".;":.... '. .. , , . t IV. Learning Activities On-The-Job -define and ~~1i.! or understand. parameters or job competencies specific to their job experiences. -become.,familiar with normal workplad; d~.rnics. -become familiar'.with employment standards..,~, ..~~ -understand and appreciate the value of work performance appraisal. -exhibit proper and professional behaviors and attitudes in the workplace. . -set realistic personal goals and learning objecth-es appropriate to the work term. . -assess personal career goals and career path. measuring against realistic ~l1?-ployment opportun1tles. -documenting and evaluating daily activities and learning how to set a work plan and establish priorities. -the ability to take direction. -the ability to communicate eifectively on-the-job and work ~ith others. -job description/activities will be consistent ~ith the established dacum charts for the co-op work term. 3 Required Resources -the Co-operative Education Co-ordinator. Program Co-ordinator. or designated faculty -Co-op Education Handbook '. .and Daily Log . -company policies or .. procedures where available -direct supervision or training plan -the On-site visit , -(:o-op policies and procedures -the student rights and responsibilities documented d. ,in the student handbook -the job description -program dacum charts <4 V. Evaluation Methods: (includes assignments. attendance requirements) A final grade will be assigned based on three separate components; ·The Co-op Education Handbook & Daily Log and assignments. · The Employer Evaluation. · The Co-op Work Term Report. · The college grading policy will apply. Grading Requirements The Co-op Education Handbook & Daily Log Assignment I. (Page ) Job Search Activity Plan -an accurate and complete. comprehensive outline of contacts. applications and employer follow-ups including a letter of acceptance. Assignment II. (Page ) Student Leamins Objectives -specific and defmed learning objectives with expressed goals for the ,,'ork term. Goals should cover: -personal objectives -career objectives -acquisition of new skills -explanation of work habits and activities. -work on realistic achievable short term objectives. Assignment III. (Page ) The Work Term Log -detailed. comprehensive daily documentation of activities. -expressed and understood achievements. knowledge or skills gained. -the ability to evaluate problems and set priorities. Assignment IV. (Page ) ., The PlacementOverview -presentation of material to the debriefing group which provides a personal perspecth'eon the current work term. -presentationsmay be in ,'ritten form or by oral presentation to groups of students. Assignment V. (Page ) The Employer Evaluation -{rom an established format which the employer uses to assess the students performan~e 3nd e~press subjective evaluation. ~th~employer's overall appraisal of the students performance 15rated: ( , Consistently Outstanding Outstanding 20% 30% SO% .;.~ 3% ~._..- ~', '~P~.t'~ '!.:) ~'~..r: .. 4% ,. . --:';.' . '.,; 1 .,i. ~ ! 'lV'~...~ ~:~q.( . r ',' ~.\ Jr.::;', .. ,":.', -1' 10% ~.- . 3%,'-: .... j ::.l,1I "", ~ ..~.~t ;~~~~(~:~ 'I ," P,.' ... t.~~s. ~~.~...a:.lf(" } ". . :. ~.~;...~:.,'~$',-..,. (30 pts) A+ (26 pts) A - -5- Consistently above average , .. .{ Satisfactory or-icceptable performance in aU areas . Unsatisfactory' Dismissedby'Employer not through layoff ...~, ..} ; (23 pts) B (20 pts) C (0 pts) (Repeat) R . Assignment VI The Work Term Report Graphics Structure Literary Quality TechnicalQuality ~ VI. ~uired StudentReaources' '. , Resume ' ;(. ". The. Co-pp fduationHandbook & DailyLog(text) . ',' "GuJdelines PorReportWriting-by Ron S. Blicq. Prentice Hall Salety ~uipment -< hard hat. boots. gloves. glasses etc. VII. AdditioDal Raource Materials: 50% 'n .>. 0:.. ., ,>... , -Employer history on file in the Education and Career Services Office , (Co-operative Education>. -Government Employment Standards. Human Ri~ts,. Code. Freedom of; Information & Privacy Act. The Ontario Bill of 1Ugh'tS. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. -Trade Indices. Journals. Magazines. -other students or notes from de-briefing sessions. ',' . Special Notes: ' , "'.r ... ,,' -Delivery of course material is subject to the discretion of the Employer or Training Supervisor. and may not follow a precise ~~re. , -Students canlmay expect that other duties may be assigned by the supervisoror trainer. ; -Not all employershave detailed job =tions availabre. It is important that you take the time to' with the superintendent or trainer the job duties. f ... . Guidelines for writing work term reports sets out specific formats. and content outlinesand must be used in prepannR the Work Term Report ., .