Module 10A, B, C, D: Work Study (Optional)

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Module 10A, B, C, D: Work Study (Optional)

Suggested time: 25-50 hours
Module Overview

Students will be placed in an Autobody shop for a time (not less than 25 hours) as determined by an agreement involving the student, the teacher monitor and the employer supervisor. Such a placement must follow the Work Study Guidelines in the PAA Handbook.

Foundational Objectives

To be aware of the careers and opportunities in the field of autobody that exist in Saskatchewan, other provinces, or the world.
To integrate classroom learning with work-related learning.
To increase awareness of employability skills as they relate to the work environment.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To engage in a work study experience and develop entry level workplace skills that may lead to sustainable employment. (PSVS)
To expand career research beyond the classroom setting. (IL)

Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.

See the Training Plans in Appendix B.

Module 11: Career Opportunities in Autobody (Core)
Suggested time: 2-5 hours
Foundational Objectives

To develop skills that may lead to finding employment.

To become aware of the components of a variety of jobs and career opportunities in the autobody trades.
To understand the prerequisites required and programs offered in various post-secondary institutions.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To learn industry-related vocabulary and use it in context. (COM)

To use various means to access and share information regarding post-secondary training and career opportunities in the autobody trades. (COM)

Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.

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Learning Objectives	Notes
11.1 To explore apprenticeship trades. (COM)	Students will define apprenticeship. Have students generate a list of apprenticeship trades. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a career through apprenticeship.
11.2 To explore how the high school curriculum articulates with Level One of apprenticeship.	Show students the training plan(s). Explain how completing all the objectives and covering the appropriate modules may prepare them to challenge the Level One exam.
11.3 To list career opportunities related to the autobody trade.	Students will list different career opportunities in the autobody trade. Encourage students to use a variety of sources for information: guidance counsellors, career software packages, personal interviews, government resources, websites, etc. For example, check the website at sasknetwork.gov.sk.ca.
11.4 To identify personal skills and interests and link them to careers. (PSVS, IL)	Ask each student to create an inventory of activities and interests. Once students have determined an area of interest related to the autobody trade, students should research career possibilities using available resources in the library, in the community and on the Internet.
11.5 To determine skills and interests that enhance career choices.	From the list created in Learning Objective 11.3, ask the students to select two choices of possible careers for further research. Investigate the career choices including: description of work duties what personal qualities individuals should possess process to become certified within the trade/career length of education and training school locations cost of education and upgrading trends within the business or career the best and worst parts of the job beginning salary opportunities for advancement. If a student engages in a work study, he or she may investigate career links within the community for possible work study placements. The student may conduct an interview with the professional/tradesperson as part of his or her experience.