DS 280 - Cooperative Work Experience/Diesel

1-3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): AM 111 or DS 111 and AM 120 or DS 120

Course Description: Cooperative Work Experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the Instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate an acceptable work ethic as described in the CWE Work Ethic and Professional Presence Guidelines and student’s learning objectives.
CLO#2: Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in the workplace.
CLO#3: Demonstrate proficiency of written and oral communications skills.
CLO#4: Communicate with co-workers, customers, and management in a professional and knowledgeable manner. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#5: Demonstrate workplace skills associated with customer relations and employee/employer relations.