National Standards for Generic Content for Witt Courses

and Exploratory Courses in Trades, Technology, Operations and Blue Collar Work for Women

Professional Development

Develop and use assertive skills.

Identify and manage responsibilities & requirements of home and work.

Identify/ determine personal support systems

Identify personal strengths, talents: skills and abilities.

Apply effective stress management techniques. .

Identify barriers to and steps to encouraging trust.

Apply effective conflict resolution techniques.

Apply effective problem solving techniques

Use self defence skills

Identify cultural differences.

Recognize contributions of other cultures.

Define and describe implications of racism, sexism, heterosexism and discrimination.

Clarify personal goals

Identify and respond appropriately to societal barriers.

Practise appropriate nutritional habits.

Use time management skills.

Use appropriate personal hygiene.

Identify and respond appropriately to harassment.

Recognize addictive behaviour.

Apply effective decision making skills.

Budget

Identify .community resources.

Manage crises

Set goals (individual)

Dress appropriately.

Practice motivational techniques.

Occupational Health and Fitness

Identify occupational requirements for fitness.

Describe WHIMIS.

Demonstrate: appropriate workplace physical techniques.

Assess personal physical condition.

Develop and implement personal fitness plan.

Develop hand/eye coordination and dexterity.

Use safe work practices.

Operate fire protection equipment.

Describe occupational health and safety regulations.

Use personal protective and safety equipment.

Use first aid techniques.

Work Related Skills

Recognize tools and their functions.

Use appropriate hand & power tools & equipment.

Use cutting. fitting and fastening techniques.

Use drafting skills.

Use lay-out and measuring techniques.

Interpret blueprints and schematics.

Identify and use materials and supplies

Evaluate end product.

Use diagnostic testing techniques.

Use trouble-shooting strategies.

Handle Work Related Issues

Describe the status of women and work.

Describe the history of women in work and society

Describe current human rights legislation.

Describe labour standards.

Describe workplace culture.

Describe the function and structure of unions (general)

Access appropriate unions.

Describe apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.

Define sexual [and other] harassment. .

Describe employment equity legislation and its impact

Identify pay equity issues

Assess compliance with training plan.

Acquire Technological and Workplace literacy

Apply trades and technical theory in a variety of occupations.

Use critical/ analytical techniques.

Use basic computer skills

Interpret technical manuals.

Use appropriate terminology

Apply appropriate math skills.

Apply appropriate science skills

Career Exploration & Development

Analyse labour !market

Identify transferable skills.

Identify Training Options

Assess risks involved in implementing career choices.

Use job search skills.

Evaluate institutional training environment.

Develop a career plan.

Evaluate the course work experience component.

Use Communication Skills

Use effective listening skills

Identify and use effective verbal communication skills.

Give and receive feedback.

Use gender inclusive language.

Identify and interpret non- verbal communication behaviours.

Identify different communication styles.

Identify assumption.

Use electronic communication equipment.

Work effectively in a group.

Use research techniques.

Write effectively.

Read effectively.

Use study skills