Career competencies are fundamental to learners’ abilities to grow as employees, function as members of a cohesive working unit, and contribute to workplace innovation. Oxygen Education’s Library of Fundamental Skills content builds a solid foundation for career success.
Math – provide the foundation for advanced learning in an interactive, competency-based format.
Personal Development – develop a unified, team-oriented workforce.
Safety – educate to prevent accidents and reinforce OSHA requirements.
The following content module abstracts provide just a sample of Oxygen Education’s ready-to-implement Fundamental Skills online learning content for technical education and workforce development. Contact us for the complete Oxygen Education Content Library.
Mathematics 1
This basic math course reviews the math operations and concepts commonly used on the job in the production environment. The student hones addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fraction, decimal, percentage, averaging, ratio, and geometry skills. Exposes the student to basic linear problem solving and geometric operations, such as calculating surface area and volume,
Algebra 1
An in-depth study of order of operations, functions, factoring, quadratics, polynomials, radicals, and simultaneous equations, exponents, and binomial theory. Provides practical application of the concepts and methodology for solving the equations presented.
Communications Skills
Explains the importance of effective communication, listening skills, and feedback. Upon completion, the student will be able to identify the roles of the sender and receiver and explain the effects of encoding and decoding. The student also learns to identify the barriers to effective communication and appropriate types of communication to use in various situations.
Working in Groups
Provides an overview of groups and group decision-making. The student studies group types, group formation, and the components and attributes of working effectively in a group. The student also learns about the advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making, as well as the best decision-making strategies for any situation.
Safety Practices and Regulations
Reviews basic workplace safety concepts and practices. Focuses on the common causes of workplace accidents and injuries, the role of OSHA and other federal and state agencies in regulating safety, and workplace safety initiatives.
Hazardous Communication
Reviews the definitions, uses, and standards related to hazardous materials. Student learns how to use and understand a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), hazardous chemical labels, the Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS), and the HMIS color bar.
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