Dec 22, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

EME 0001 - Worker Characteristics



Clock Hours: 6

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
The goal of this course is to improve the essential worker characteristics of students to prepare them for entrance into the workforce.  The course is based around the ten traits that have been identified as being needed to foster positive work habits.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Attendance

  1. Attends class as scheduled
  2. Arrives/leaves on time (no tardies)
  3. Notifies instructor prior to or day of being absent

Character

  1. Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness
  2. Displays dependability and reliability
  3. Displays initiative, self-discipline and self-responsibility
  4. Displays self-discipline and performs what is asked of them

Teamwork

  1. Respects the rights of others
  2. Maintains appropriate confidentiality
  3. Is a team worker that is cooperative, mannerly, and appropriately assertive
  4. Displays a customer service attitude
  5. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning from others

Appearance

  1. Demonstrates appropriate dress indicative of trade
  2. Demonstrates professional grooming and hygiene
  3. Presents oneself professionally each day

Attitude

  1. Displays a positive and professional attitude
  2. Displays self-confidence
  3. Displays high expectations of success in trade

Productivity

  1. Follows safety practices
  2. Maintains a neat and clean work area
  3. Follows directions and procedures
  4. Completes assignments in keeping with deadlines

Organization Skills

  1. Prioritizes and manages class time
  2. Demonstrates flexibility in handling change

Communications

  1. Displays appropriate nonverbal skills (eye contact, body language)
  2. Displays appropriate listening skills
  3. Uses appropriate language on a professional level

Cooperation

  1. Displays leadership skills
  2. Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts and complaints
  3. Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities
  4. Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers
  5. Follows requests of instructor

Respect

  1. Engages with cultural and racial diversity in a professional manner
  2. Refrains from engaging in harassment of any kind
  3. Encourages others to avoid harassment