OCCUPATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE is a program of onthe- job learning experiences for students employed in a job related to an occupationally oriented major. The goals and assignments for completion of the courses are formulated with industry under the direction of the college instructor assigned to teach Work Experience 270. The grading system is the same as for other subjects offered by the college and the time spent for preparation and training is also comparable. Adequate records are maintained to determine satisfactory progress and attendance. Students in the Cosmetology program will be required to comply with and maintain standards of dress and grooming. Excessive absences may result in exclusion from the program. All prospective students are required to attend an orientation program.

Program Contact: Arlen Rincon
Office: BT-311F 
Phone: (619) 388-3495
E-mail: aprincon@sdccd.edu

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR ALL OCCUPATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Students will be able to:

  • Apply critical thinking, research, analysis and resolution for work-related objectives.
  • Convert classroom instruction to the employment environment through the development and attainment of three (3) learning objectives.
  • Develop and apply competencies in the workplace and within course-related activities.
  • Application: Initial step in participating in WEE courses. Completed and signed by student and employer/site supervisor as initial step in participating in WEE courses and submitted to Work Experience Coordinator once position is secured.
  • Learning Agreement: Includes learning objectives and must be signed by the Supervisor, Student, and Instructor. Signed by student, instructor, and worksite/supervisor. Includes three measurable job-oriented learning objectives.
  • Cumulative Work Record: Utilized throughout the semester and completed by the student. Completed by the student and submitted to instructor.
  • Unpaid Work Experience Volunteer Form: required for all unpaid work experience. Completed by student and signed by Work Experience Coordinator/Instructor and Risk Management.
  • Alternative Site Visit Request Form: Required for initial site visits unable to be held in-person. Completed by instructor and signed by Work Experience Coordinator and Dean

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE (WORK)

270 Occupational Work Experience

Hours by Arrangement (One unit of credit is earned for each 75 hours of paid employment or 60 hours of volunteer work.), 1-4 units (Grade Only)

A program of on-the-job learning experiences for students employed in a job related to their major or their educational goals. The combined maximum credit for all work experience courses from all disciplines may not exceed 16 units. AA/AS; CSU

272 General Work Experience

Hours by Arrangement (One unit of credit is earned for each 75 hours of paid employment or 60 hours of volunteer work.), 1-3 units (Grade Only)

Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from Work Experience Coordinator for enrollment. 
A program of on-the-job learning experiences designed to assist the student in developing occupational effectiveness. Employment need not be related to a vocational or occupational major. This course may be taken for a maximum of six units. However, the combined maximum credit for all work experience courses from all disciplines may not exceed 16 units. AA/AS; CSU.