PTRT 2380 - Cooperative Education - Petroleum Technology/Technician

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 1 External: 20
Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Instructor approval.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. 3 - Develop four co-op workplace objectives to be completed by the end of the semester. 4 - Demonstrate workplace attitude at co-op location. 5 - Improve skills at co-op location. 6 - Participate in team work activities in class and on the job. 7 - Apply workplace safety and security measures to all activities. 8 - Read syllabus and complete the required assignments and projects. 9 - Use organizational skills, write down instructions, and keep a calendar handy for deadlines and assignments. 10 - Use the library and Internet research materials. 11 - Develop a business-like attitude about the work experience and learn to be discrete with all information. 12 - Refine communication skills. 13 - Use correct job specialty terminology. 14 - Follow instructions accurately. 15 - Become a decision maker at the level of position. 16 - Discuss how to prepare for employment. 17 - Explain the procedure for developing a resume. 18 - Define the application process. 19 - Demonstrate interviewing skills. 20 - Discuss the organizational structure of the workplace.