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Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant Program is designed for students with a strong personal interest in computer applications and office practices. Students will be prepared for rewarding careers in any type of clerical and administrative position. Students will gain valuable experience by doing hands-on work. Part 1 - 4 credits, offered in semester 1. Part 2 - 4 credits, offered in semester 2. (Part 1 is a prerequisite for Part 2.) Start in September only.
Prerequisites and Beneficial Skills
- High school students must have a complete Grade 10.
- Post-secondary students must have a complete Grade 12. Applicants not meeting the entrance requirements may be accepted as mature students. Skills assessment may be required.
- Basic keyboarding skills and basic knowledge of Windows operating system is also recommended.
- Ability to follow directions and work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills.
- Attention to neatness, detail and organization.
Work Practicum
A six-week, mandatory work placement is a component in the second semester of the program.
COURSE CONTENT - Administrative Assistant
PART 1
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PART 2
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Communications and Professional Practice 40S (0690)
Preparation for the workforce is the main objective for this course. Competencies will be developed in:
- interpersonal skills
- communication - written and oral
- service culture and business ethics
- letter, memo and report composition with a strong focus on grammar and formatting
- career preparation, resume writing and the interview process.
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Advanced Production 40S (8623)
The focus is on creating professional, complex business documents using MS Word. Continued speed development and production is emphasized.
Students will also create multimedia presentations with MS PowerPoint. Students will learn to create a variety of digital media, using scanners, digital cameras, video and the Internet. Photo enhancing software will be used.
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Desktop Publishing 30S - Word (8511)
The emphasis is on speed and accuracy and the production of mailable documents. These documents include letters, memoranda, reports, tables, forms, newsletters, faxes, etc. Software used: MS Word.
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Office Technology and Procedures 40S (1274)
Students will learn office procedures and protocols while using typical office equipment. This course also emphasizes the integration of software applications. Competencies will be developed in the following:
- reprographics
- records management and filing
- travel planning
- postal and e-mail correspondence
- telephone etiquette
- assisting with meetings and minute taking.
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Production Applications 30S - Excel & Access (8615)
This course introduces students to:
- spreadsheets using MS Excel. Students will understand the concepts of a spreadsheet. They will create, enter, edit and analyze data, use formulas and advanced functions and create charts
- database software using MS Access. Students will learn advanced data management techniques to enable them to create, design and use a database, forms, queries and reports.
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Accounting Systems 40S (1227)
This second level of accounting builds on and reinforces the concepts, skills and understandings mastered in Accounting Principles 30S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are discussed and analyzed as they are currently applied to small and larger businesses. Simply Accounting is the computerized software used in this course.
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Accounting Principles 30S (0200)
This course is a study of the basic principles involved in the operation of a business through a complete cycle. With concentration on the single proprietorship, a student will learn systematically to classify, record and interpret a wide range of financial data within the business framework.
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Management and Business Organizations 40S (1251)
This course focuses on business and management fundamentals. Students learn about organizational structure and the role of various departments within an organization. Law, as applied to labour practices, will also be covered.
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Certification
ATC will award certificates to students who successfully complete requirements of this eight-credit program.
Optional Industry Certification
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)
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MCAS certification is a globally recognized standard for demonstrating desktop skills using the 2007 Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. MCAS certifications are primarily for office workers who use Microsoft Office programs as a vital part of their job functions. This Microsoft certification credential tells the world you have demonstrated proficiency in the newest standard of the world's foremost desktop computing applications. Microsoft certifications demonstrate your computing skills and help advance your career prospects in a competitive job market.
More information about MCAS certification is available at http://www.microsoft.com.
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Employment Opportunities
Students have been very successful in obtaining careers in the private and public sector in a range of clerical and administrative positions.
Tuition and Fees
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Application Fee:
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$ 20 non-refundable (Adults only)
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Tuition:
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nil - high school students
$1600 per semester*
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Student Fees:
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$25 per semester
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Textbook Fee:
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$50 (refundable)
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Textbook(s):
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no cost - supplied by the school
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Additional costs:
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may be required for optional external Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) industry exams Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access at $100.00 (approx.) each.
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*Tuition will be determined at time of registration.
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Program Advantages
- Comprehensive computer training in Microsoft Office applications
- Office procedures and business correspondence
- Manual & computerized accounting
- Accounting courses meet Grade 11 & 12 math requirements
- Multimedia presentations, scanners and digital cameras
- Up-to-date software and lab facilities
- Solid employability skills
- Industry work practicum (6 weeks)
- MCAS - Microsoft Certified Application Specialist authorized exam provider
Learn the skills to secure a rewarding career in any office environment.
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