Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work situation. This course consists of supervised work experience in an approved training situation. It is designed to provide practical experience in the interiors industry. A minimum of 15 hours each week on-the-job training is required. NOTE: The prerequisite of ITMD 121 and ITMD 282 both require a grade of "C" or higher.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): NONE

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Access and use information to develop career options.
2. Apply for and secure a position in an approved training situation.
3. Demonstrate time management skills.
4. Demonstrate a mature and businesslike attitude toward the job and work.
5. Demonstrate the ability to correctly use communication skills.
6. Demonstrate the ability to apply classroom knowledge to the work situation.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Accessing and Using Information to Develop Career Opportunities
   A. Participate in career exploration activities.
   B. Recognize potential impact of career choice on family and personal
life.

II. Applying for and Securing a Position in an Approved Training
Situation
   A. Create a portfolio that displays academic and technical skills.
   B. Compare and review various job opportunities.
   C. Demonstrate interpersonal skills.
   D. Demonstrate job interview skills.

III. Demonstration of Time Management Skills
   A. Maintain accurate records of hours worked.
      1. Record hours worked weekly.
      2. Record comments weekly to help review goals and objectives.
   B. Develop strategies to overcome procrastination and meet deadlines.
   C. Utilize time management strategies to reduce work and family
conflicts.

IV. Demonstration of a Mature Businesslike Attitude Toward Job and Work
   A. Perform self assessment involving:  personal goals, values and
standards, strengths and weaknesses.
   B. Demonstrate characteristics of positive self-concept.
   C. Utilize problem-solving skills.
   D. Locate information, select materials and other resources to perform
activities needed to accomplish a specific task.
   E. Maintain a professional image in appearance and attitude.

V. Demonstration of the Ability to Correctly Use Communications Skills
   A. Follow oral instructions.
   B. Analyze another speaker’s point of view and draw conclusions.
   C. Give oral directions.
   D. Decide if a situation is best solved by computer, calculator,
paper/pencil or mental arithmetic/estimation techniques.
   E. Demonstrate problem-solving skills.

VI. Demonstration of the Ability to Apply Classroom Knowledge to the Work
Situation
   A. Apply basic skills of interior design merchandising.
   B. Explain the Code of Ethics as set forth by ASID and other
professional organizations.
   C. Demonstrate correct procedures for handling basic types of customer
sales transactions including cash, charge discounts, layaway, COD
deliveries and counting change.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

The student will work a minimum of 240 hours as an apprentice in the
Interiors field.

The evaluation of the student’s progress and performance on the job is a
cooperative effort between the supervisor, the instructor and the
student.

In order to meet the State of Kansas vocational requirements, the
instructor will meet with the employer during the semester to discuss the
student’s role and actual performance.

Employer’s Evaluation                     50% 
Internship Hours                          25%
Goals and Objectives with Self Evaluation 15%       
Meeting with Instructor                   10%
  Total:                                 100%

Caveats:

1. Students must have transportation to and from work.
2. Student must have basic word processing and internet search skills for some papers, assignments and projects.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.