EMSK-045 - Math in the Workplace -
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Course Details
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Numeracy skills are essential in the work place. This course will enhance the learners ability to use and understand numbers by developing the following skills: basic math, budgeting, calculations, measurement, handling money, banking, and creating schedules.
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Part of the:ACADEMIC/CAREER PREPARATION Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Employment Skills Access Certificate - Certificate Completion Plan
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Bachelor's or Master's Degree
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Office Hours:
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1.5 Per week
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Contact Hours:
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35
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final30 - 50%.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
perform calculations that require addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of real numbers;
create and balance budgets based on their knowledge of personal finances and credit control;
perform measurement conversions (e.g. inches to centimeters, milliliters to liters);
take simple measurements (eg: length, weight, temperature);
create and monitor schedules (eg: staffing, project schedules);
demonstrate an ability to receive cash payments and make change;
compare similar products with differing cost structures to determine the best value; and
estimate the time required to complete specific tasks.
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Text and Materials:
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Consortium for Foundation Mathematics. Mathematics in Action. Current Edition. Addison-Wesley. Rhonda Hopkins, Robin King-Stonefish. An Anishnaabe Look at Exploring Measurement. Current Edition. Owen Sound, Ontario. Ningwakwe Learning Press. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/numeracy_self_assessment.shtml. HRSDC.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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