Work Ethics
To be effective, technical education must include two key elements. First, it must provide training and experiences that approximate, as nearly as possible, the conditions found in the actual work place. The program content, instructional methods, tests, equipment, lab projects, and practices must be current and up-to-date and reflect the conditions the student will encounter on the job. Of equal importance, an effective technical education program must identify and develop those personal characteristics often referred to as “good work habits.” These characteristics include punctuality, dependability, initiative, and teamwork. Studies show that the reason 85% of persons lose jobs is that they lack good work habits rather than they lack good job skills. Factors most often cited are tardiness and absenteeism, failure to follow instructions, and inability to get along with supervisors or fellow workers.
At Oconee Fall Line Technical College, we believe that it is extremely important to identify, evaluate, and encourage good work habits as an integral part of the instructional program. The Technical College System of Georgia has, therefore, developed a system to evaluate “work ethics” in each occupational program. Although the work ethics grade does not calculate into the grade point average, it is included on the student’s academic transcript. Prospective employers are encouraged to request a copy of a student’s transcript in order to examine not only the academic grade, but the professional work ethics grade as well.
Work Ethics Grade Definitions
| Exceeds Expectations |
3 |
| Meets Expectations |
2 |
| Needs Improvement |
1 |
| Unacceptable |
0 |