ST 100M Occupational Skills Training

Lab Hours: 39
Credits: 13

Occupational Skills Training (OST) is a work-site-based short-term training program. Students receive hands-on instruction at work sites based on individualized competency-based curricula developed to meet employment requirements in students’ chosen occupations. Competencies are developed, taught, and evaluated by knowledgeable site trainers; and programs are closely monitored by OST coordinators and other appropriate partners. Each course (A-Q) is repeatable a maximum of 9 times. The program is designed to prepare each participant to be competitively employable for an entry-level position that has been mutually agreed to by the student, the funding or sponsoring agency (if a part of training program) and OST staff.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply industry standard appropriate work habits and attitudes for the chosen occupation.
Perform the skills/competencies required for the occupation.
Attend training at an acceptable level to gain and maintain employment in the chosen occupation.

Content Outline
Individual work sites will be developed, and site supervisors designated to provide hands-on training that will prepare students for employment in chosen occupations. Curricula with the necessary occupational skills will be utilized to ensure appropriate skills are taught and evaluated. Students will be expected to maintain appropriate training hours and meet specific attendance requirements, appropriate work habits, and industry-based competencies.