May 24, 2026  
College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
College Catalog 2024-2025 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

WTD 180 - Human Relations for the Trades


2 Total Credits
Introduction to the communication skills needed to locate, interview for, and negotiate employment in the construction, maintenance, and manufacturing trades. Human relations in the workplace are covered under such topics as goal setting, time management, sexual harassment prevention, and effective communication. Students develop a job search plan, resume, and cover letter.

Course Outcomes
  1. Comprehend and explain principles of a growth mindset, inter-cultural competency, effective communication strategies, and business ethics.  
  2. Explain and describe processes, problem-solving, and responses to bullying, harassment, stereotyping and micro-aggressions. 
  3. Apply knowledge for purposes such as problem solving, developing skills, and thinking critically, creatively, or practically. 
  4. Demonstrate appropriate electronic, written, and verbal business communications.