Course Overview
The Mining Industry Work Experience involves enhancing the educational experience by integrating traditional academic studies with relevant work experience. Work terms are paid temporary jobs where students complete productive work that relates directly to the core competencies of the Mining and Mineral Exploration program. Job postings are approved by the BCIT Co-op Coordinator. Students in the program attend workshops to enhance their employability prior to their placement and compete for job postings during academic term 2. This an Optional/Selective course.
Prerequisite(s)
- Current registration in BCIT’s Mining and Mineral Exploration Technology and successful completion of academic terms 1 and 2. Maintain a 70% Grade Point with no failures in academic terms 1 and 2. Successful Application and Admission to the Mining Industry Work Experience Program. Attendance at all pre-employment workshops.
Credits
15.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Integrate and apply classroom learning in a workplace environment.
- Apply mining and mineral exploration skills acquired in the work term position.
- Work productively as a member of a team.
- Handle formal and informal workplace evaluation.
- Write a Work Term Report.
- Acquire a better understanding of the career options in their field of study.
- Evaluate personal interests and career goals.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2012
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