B.C. Secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS - academic version), Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
*Language Proficiency Index (LPI) – Essay Score, 24/40 - Level 4
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)1, 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based) Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL online or CAEL CE) , Overall score 50
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic), Minimum score 56. No Communicative Skills score lower than 55
Program Highlights
In this program students learn a variety of skills from word processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing, computerized accounting, and presentation software.
As a graduate of this program, you will be equipped with the business, communication, and technical skills required by today’s employers.
The Administrative Assistant Certificate program is a 1,110 hour (37 week) certificate program which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, computerized accounting, and presentation software. Students also learn business communications, business math, office procedures, effective job search techniques, accounting, and self-management skills. There is a three-week practicum component to this certificate.
The Administrative Assistant Certificate program is offered on campus as well as online. On-site students are normally enrolled full time; students wishing to take courses on campus on a part-time basis should consult with the department chair. Online students may complete the program part time.
Graduates may be employed as receptionists, general clerks, administrative or executive assistants, and other similar careers.
Graduates may also continue their education as the Administrative Assistant Certificate program is recognized by other programs such as the Okanagan College Legal Administrative and Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate programs. As well, select courses transfer to the Okanagan College Business Administration, Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB), and the Canadian Payroll Association programs.
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OADM 110 Communications I
OADM 111 Letter Writing
OADM 127 Administrative Assistant Simulation
OADM 130 Business Math and Calculators
OADM 132 Organizational Software
OADM 135 Records Management
OADM 136 Office Procedures
OADM 143 Accounting I
OADM 142 Payroll Accounting
OADM 152 Accounting Software I
OADM 165 Presentation Graphics
OADM 167 Computer Essentials and the Internet
OADM 168 Database
OADM 169A Spreadsheet I
OADM 169B Spreadsheets II
OADM 171 Desktop Publishing
OADM 174 Keyboarding
OADM 128 Word Processing I
OADM 129 Word Processing II
OADM 180 Self-Management Skills
OADM 181 Job Search Techniques
OADM 182 Office Practicum
500 CAD/year
