Communication for Engineering and Technology is designed to enhance workplace communication of Internationally Trained Engineers and Technologists in order to improve employability and communications in the workplace. This course teaches culturally appropriate speaking, listening, and language specific for the Engineering and Technology workplace.
Prerequisites
Be an internationally trained Engineer or Technologist; AND ELSK 0715 and ELSK 0720; OR CLBPT/CLB with a minimum of CLB 7 Reading, CLB 7 Writing, CLB 7 Listening, CLB 7 Speaking; OR IELTS 6.0 overall with no band lower than a 5.5; OR ELA score of minimum 36 in Reading, 13 in Essay, 20 in Listening, 24 in Speaking; OR Department approval.
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What you will learn
- Culture
- Talking about Workplace Culture
- Building Rapport
- Seeking Assistance - making, clarifying and refusing requests
- Setting Boundaries
- Managing information and communicating ideas - effective listening and speaking strategies
- Communicating different viewpoints- expressing opinions, agreeing and disagreeing
- Promotion and networking
- Taking Initiative - giving and receiving feedback
- Improving Performance
- Client/customer relations - dealing with clients on the phone
- Giving an update on a project
- Standing your ground
- Dealing with difficult issues and conflicts
- Meetings
- Clear Speech (pronunciation awareness and correction)
How to register
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at advising@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.