Pension Services in the Public Service Practicum

Description

Sixteen-week practical experience in the workplace: participation in the preparation for and follow-up of the practicum; application of technical knowledge and skills; entry into the workforce; professionalism and ethics; openness to new learning situations.

Objectifs

• Meet the specific requirements of their practicum setting
  • Participate actively in the practicum preparation offered by the instructor in the classroom
  • Comply with the policies and rules of their host institution
  • Demonstrate safe practices in compliance with the requirements of their practicum setting
• Demonstrate professional, personal, and interpersonal qualities
  • Respect the work schedule
  • Organize their time and work to facilitate the achievement of practicum objectives
  • Maintain amicable relations with the various stakeholders involved in the practicum
  • Demonstrate behaviour that meets personal and professional ethical standards
  • Suggest well-thought-out, creative solutions to problems encountered
  • Project a positive attitude
• Demonstrate their capacity to integrate into the work world
  • Establish contact with the host institution independently and professionally
  • Assume the responsibilities inherent in working in the practicum setting
  • Use strategies that make a meaningful contribution to the mission of the host institution
• Apply the knowledge and techniques learned in their training program
  • Clearly demonstrate the congruence between the hands-on work they do in the practicum setting and their prior learning
  • Use appropriate measures to achieve the target objectives
• Show openness to new learning situations
  • Use a variety of resources to support learning efforts, depending on the situation
  • Clearly present their perception of their strengths and weaknesses to their supervisor during discussions
  • Adjust knowledge and attitudes according to the constructive criticism received