Standard

FSM 120 - Apparel and Accessories O.B.I. I

Course Description

Introduces the application and reinforcement of apparel and accessories and employability principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and provided with insights into apparel and accessories applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of apparel and accessories techniques, and professional development. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, a required weekly seminar, and required practicum or on-the-job training.

Competency Areas	Hours
Problem Solving	Class	0
Adaptability to the Job Setting	D. Lab	0
Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills	P. Lab/O.B.I.	10
Application of Apparel and Accessories Techniques	Credit	3
Professional Development

Prerequisite:	Program admission
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
PROBLEM SOLVING		0	0	5
Problem solving on the job	Use problem solving techniques in the job setting.
ADAPTABILITY TO THE JOB SETTING		0	0	5
Directions	Follow directions as given by supervisory staff.
USE OF PROPER INTERPERSONAL SKILLS		0	0	5
Interaction with others	Interact effectively with others in the job setting.
Listening	Demonstrate ability to listen to others.
APPLICATION OF APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES TECHNIQUES		0	0	80
Techniques	Apply apparel and accessories techniques in the job setting.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT		0	0	5
Professionalism	Conduct him/herself in a professional manner.

Suggested Resources

Books

Beatty, R. H. (1991). The resume kit (2nd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Corwen, L. (1991). Your resume: Key to a better job (4th ed.). New York: Arco.

Coxford, L. M. (1987). Resume writing made easy for high tech personnel. Scottsdale, AZ: Gorsuch Scarisbrick.

Fry, R. W. (1989). Your first resume (2nd ed.). Hawthorne, NJ: Career Pr Inc.

Schmidt, P. J. (1990). The 90 minute resume. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides.