Monday's assignment

National Occupational Classification

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a system of organizing information about occupations in Canada. Every occupation in Canada has a NOC job description, which provides listings of the main duties, employment requirements and job titles. These descriptions are identified by a four-digit code called the NOC code.

Knowing the NOC code for the job you are interested in can make online research easier and quicker. This is because many job search services organize their job listings and occupation information by the NOC code. Here’s how the NOC code works:

• The first number identifies the sector. There are 10 sectors in total (0–9). For example, 0 refers to management occupations, while 6 refers to sales and service occupations.

• The second number refers to the level of education or training the job requires (1–6). Generally:

1 requires a university education

2 or 3 requires a community college or apprenticeship training

4 or 5 requires a high school diploma and/or job-specific training

6 usually requires a short demonstration or on-the-job training

• The third and fourth numbers refer to specific occupations within the sector.

In the example on the right, the 2 refers to the sector Natural and Applied Sciences; the 1 means it generally requires a university degree; together, the code 2146 is the code specific to aerospace engineers. Because the NOC groups occupations that are similar to each other, it is easy to find information about occupations that are related to your occupation of choice. This can be useful if you cannot find a job in your occupation and want to broaden your job search.

Locate the NOC website (www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC). 

Task 1:

List the 10 sectors that the first digit of the NOC code refers to. In small groups, brainstorm three occupations for each sector.

0 Management occupations	6 Sales and service occupations
1Business, finance and administration occupations	7Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
2Natural and applied sciences and related occupations	8Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
3Health occupations	9Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
4Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
5Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

Task 2:

Think of an occupation you would like to enter in Canada (either as a survival job, or in the occupation you are trained for). Which of the above sectors is this occupation in?
 ideal occupation: archaeologist

Task 3:

Find the NOC code for an occupation that interests you. Read the NOC description for this occupation.       

a) How many Major Groups are listed in this sector? What are they?

Archaeologist. NOC is 4169. 

Five major groups are there.

1.  Professional occupations in education services 
2. Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services
3.  Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education service 
4. Occupations in front-line public protection services
5. Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupations

b) What types of occupations are within this Major Group (represented by the three-digit code)?

416

1. Read the example titles in the NOC description. Do you think knowing these titles can be useful in your job search? How?

Yes. Through these examples I can know some specific occupations in this group. Comparing with these occupations, I can choose which one is suitable for me. And I can extend my searching range so I can also find some occupations related to my field.

2. Read the main duties in the NOC description. List the duties you think are most relevant to this position.
Archaeologists study artifacts (objects and structures) to reconstruct past economic, social, political and intellectual life.
 First of all, you should have Master Degree or Doctor Degree if want to apply this occupation. Then you should have crucial skills.
Independent to accomplish your job and teamwork: In general, a square unit of an exploration needs two or more persons to do it. Everyone should do different part of job. One is responsible to draw, the other one to measure or clear up. You should finish your job independently and cooperate with your colleagues efficiently.
Knowledgeable and scrupulous: Excavation and researching are complicated. You can't miss none of details and keep the materials as entire as possible. You should be careful and careful, and have sharp judgement. This factor derives from your knowledge. You can use it to analyze the fundamental conclusion at the spot of the excavation.
Excellent writing skills: You have to write report about the excavations and papers of your opinion. You should explain the process and express your researching conclusion.

Task 4:
Prepare a short presentation for the class about this occupation. Include related job titles, main duties and employment requirements.

Friday's assignment

Hello all,

Hope that everyone has enjoyed yesterday’s field trip.

Task one:

Our first task is to write a short paragraph describing your previous workplace culture/system/rituals (if you had any), using at least five from each of the vocabulary list and the buzzwords we have learnt today.

As a new hire, I knew observation was more important than talk. Through understanding the procedure of working, I can learn the ropes as soon as possible. I swallowed my pride and asked the old birds how I should do. Don't be aggressive and arrogant. I was on the dot every morning even if came to school as early as possible. When I met with the other teachers, I always show my respect and politeness. These are all necessary rituals. I have never been slacking off  when I needed to figure out the problem independently. Though there are protocols and norms on the paper, understanding the unwritten rules are also critical if I wanted to fit in the group. 

Task two:

Write a short trip report about yesterday’s field trip. Describe what you liked, what you didn't like, what you learned, and if you would like to repeat it again or not and why.

Last Thursday, our school had a skiing trip. This is the first time I go to Earl Bale Ski Center. I was very excited though I was just cheerful company, or you can call me cheerleader. While the other classmates were training in the snow field, Joseph showed us who can't ski to visit the center. I learned many new words and knew how to put on skiing shoes and bound on the snowboard on paper. We saw many skiing equipment and talked with a talented guy who can play extreme sports very well. It's fantastic. At last, we entered in the snow field to watch our classmates skiing. I should do my duty as a cheerleader. Then I became a photographer. I took many photos and videos and tried to catch their embarrassed moment, for example, when someone was falling down and screaming. LOL. Through their training, I realized it's difficult to learn a kind of sport skill. 
It was very cold, but my classmates were all sweated and exhausted, except me. The next day, they felt soar of their muscles. I caught a cold. Why? You can get it.
Oh, I learned a new word from Hala called acrophobia. Maybe next time I should challenge myself to jump from high platform. Can I survive? Guess it.

Friday's Assignment

Task 1:

Listen to two people talking about looking for work. Click on this link  and answer the questions below.

1. Place a check-mark beside the job search activities Rosa carried out:

	*         Visited an employment centre
	*     Spoke to a job counsellor
	*           Looked at job postings
	*        Analyzed her own skills
	Participated in mock interviews
	*  Attended job search workshops
	Read newspaper classified ads

2. What three things did Rosa learn at the workshops?

• Learn how to search and find job available.
• How to write resume.
• How to do well at job interviews.

3. Rosa mentions two ways to write résumés and cover letters that she learned. What are they?

• Get good advice from the counselor and use the internet to find information.

4. What advice does Rosa have for Gita about preparing for interviews?

•  Figure out her skills and pays to be prepared.

5. What advice would you give Gita about looking for work?

•  Communicate with your friend and exchange the information about searching job. Catch the Job Fair information from different ways.

Task 2:

A-  Click on this link and listen to a job seeker describes his job search. Discuss the following.

1.     What problems did this job seeker face?

  He found a few information about his job from job search papers and government websites. Though he found the job information, on one was nearby his home.

 He can't find job of Mater Baker.

2.     What information would have made his search more effective?

 Talk to employer directly or search the job relating to his occupation.

B-   Think about your job search. What information or services do you think would help you to find a job? With a partner, make a list. In small groups, compare your lists.

Thrusday's assignment

Work Habits

The Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) lists work habits in noun form, e.g. reliability or punctuality. However, when speaking about yourself, you can express these skills or work habits as adjectives.
For example: I am a reliable worker. I am punctual.

You can also describe how you demonstrate the qualities you have by giving examples.
I am punctual. I use my time effectively and produce work on time.

Task 1:      

For each of the nouns, write an adjective that can describe a person.Then put it in sentence of your own.

NOUN	ADJECTIVE	SENTENCE
reliability	reliable	John is a reliable soldier so he accomplished the missions the commander distributed.
organization	organized	We need a receptionist who is organized and patient.
confidence	confident	Being confident is important in a interview.
perseverance	perseverant	The revolutionaries are gallant and perseverant. They don't give up unless revolution is succeeded.
versatility	versatile	Should a teacher be versatile and enthusiastic?
flexibility	flexible	Tomas was flexible enough to deal with this case.
independence	independent	The feminists advocate women should be independent.
resourcefulness	resourceful	As a CEO, he is resourceful and intelligent.
knowledge	knowledgeable	Our professor is profound and knowledgeable.
punctuality	punctual	Being punctual is the elementary work habit.

Task 2:
Write a sentence for each of the OSP work habits you think you have. Use examples from your work and day-to-day experience.

Working Habits	Examples from your experience
Working Safely	Before identify the bronze vessels, I need to put on gloves, prepare magnifier and stationary, and guarantee the safety of the antique.
Teamwork	When preparing the lessons, the group of teachers discuss the process and confirm the details. I express my opinion and talk about it with other teachers.
Reliability	As a teacher, I come into the class punctually.
Organization	Before a new semester is coming, I make a list of tasks and schedule it. After finished one by one, mark it.
Working Independently	I prepare my lessons individually, including designing the process, teaching method, question, and feedback.
Initiative	If the other class occurs some problems, I am aware of and check my own class though it doesn't happen.
Self-advocacy	I make a presentation which includes all of my achievement at the end of the semester.
Customer Service	Teach my students patiently and interview with students' parents friendly.
Entrepreneurship	Being a class teacher, I am versatile and perseverant because students will be attracted by my knowledgeable and persuading these kids never was easy. I am like a CEO of my class.

Tuesday's assignment

Good morning,

Here is a listening activity, click on this link and answer the following questions:

1.     What is the speaker’s name and expertise?

2.     List all the different effective ways to learn new vocabulary that the lady has mentioned in her talk; use present simple tense to write the steps.

3.     How many parts in the talk?

4.     What is a ‘Word Journal’? What you need to do with it?

5.     What were the examples that she has mentioned with the words family and collocations?

6.     Use the following table to learn the new vocabulary and then add any new word that you find it hard for you:

1. Her name is Christiane. She is a linguist whose area is vocabulary  acquisition.
2. First of all, read books, articles, and literature to search more new vocabulary. Secondly, pay attention to the unfamiliar words and figure out how they're used in the text. Look it up or guess the meaning from the context. Then try to remember the new vocabulary. Write it down , look it up or guess the meaning, and make sentences with it. Remember the collocation with the new word. It's a good idea to make a "Word Journal".
3. There are three parts. first, how to use materials and resources to find new vocabulary. Second part is strategies to learn new words. Last one is how to have fun with learning new words.
4. It means to take notes with the new vocabulary. Write the new words down, make a list, update or review regularly, and categorize them in different ways.Finally, you create your own lexicon.
   
5. When she refers to the words family, she says the noun "support", the verb" to support",the adj "supportive" and another noun "supporter". The examples of collocations are "black and white", make a mistake.
6.  

Word	Definition	Sentence
Demystify	make a difficult subject clear and easier to understand	The professor always made the theories demystified.
Repertoire	stock, collection, or reserve	There is an exhibition for the famous collectors' repertoire in the museum.
Infinite	unlimited, endless	The natural resources are not infinite, so they need to be protected.
Encounter	be face with unexpectedly, confront	He encountered the big challenge which he has never been before.
Lexicon	of or for words	The lexicon needs to update.
Exponentially	rising and expanding stably	The number of cancer patients increase exponentially.
Collocations	combination of words	It's a good idea to remember new words with their collocations.

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