Graduates from the Certificate program will acquire knowledge and office skills for entry-level employment in the office of today. Graduates may obtain employment as an entry-level administrative assistant, office clerk, data entry clerk, or word processing operator.
The Diploma program is designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work as administrative assistants in today's modern office. The major components of the program include document production, transcription, and office management. Related courses include communications, computerized accounting computer applications and organizational behavior.
1. To develop personal and professional competencies necessary for the office of today.
2. To develop and demonstrate written and oral communication skills.
3. To acquire knowledge in related subjects such as computerized accounting and other computer applications, office systems management and applied human relations.
4. To acquire knowledge and understanding of electronic office equipment.
5. To acquire advanced word processing, desktop publishing and data processing skills.
6. To develop and demonstrate a high level of competency in document production.
7. To develop skills in a simulated office environment.
Graduates of the Diploma program may expect to find employment opportunities in the public and private sectors, including all levels of government, legal and medical offices, accounting firms, hospital and education facilities and general business offices. As well as acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective employees in today's electronic office, graduates will gain insight into the creation of a small business of their own. Graduates are trained for the following specific positions; administrative assistant, word processing operator, computerized bookkeeping, data processing, transcription, microcomputer specialist; as well as additional employment opportunities depending on electives elected.
1. High School graduation
OR
Persons 19 years of age or older who do not meet the entrance requirements for this program may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause.
2. Successful completion of the Skills Placement Assessment
The Office Administration Program offers exit points after the completion of Certificate or Diploma Levels.
Students may graduate with an Office Administration Certificate after the completion of the initial concentration of Office Administration courses.