As professional offices become more complex, it becomes critical for offices to employ specialists in the administrative functions. Graduates of this program will be highly organized and well trained in multiple forms of administrative processes that are critical for success in today’s workplace.
- Grade 12/GED or equivalent
- International students, for language proficiency, require
- IELTS at least a 5.5 band or Canadian Language Benchmark
- Test level 6 or the college’s ESC program
Upon completion of the program, graduates can work in the below occupations listed below:
- Administrative assistant
- Administrative services co-ordinator
- Executive secretary
- Office administrator
- Office services co-ordinator
The Office Administration Certificate program prepares graduates for positions working in professional offices. Students will have an understanding of office technology, customer service administrative practices, accounting, communications and ethics. They will be able to be employed by commercial and industrial establishments, government departments, or consulting businesses.
Students will be assessed through written tests, computer-based tasks and assignments. After each lesson, there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to the tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course. Students will be required to complete 80 hours of work experience. To qualify for work experience, students are required to maintain a minimum C grade average or higher and a minimum attendance of 85%.
85% of classes must be attended to achieve competency for this qualification
Minimum C grade average is required for graduation.
- Program Length: 480 Hours/6 Months/23 Weeks
- Delivery Method: In Class/Online Delivery
- Campus: Surrey, BC, Canada
| Name of Course/Subject | # of Hours |
| COMP101 Introduction to Computers | 20 |
| COMP102 Introduction to Word Processing | 40 |
| COMP103 Introduction to Spreadsheets | 40 |
| COMP104 Introduction to Presentation Software | 20 |
| BCOM105 Business Communications | 80 |
| ADMN104 Introduction to Keyboarding | 20 |
| ADMN110 Office Administration | 60 |
| ADMN114 Customer Service | 20 |
| BETH190 Business Ethics | 20 |
| SSPR 100 Work Experience | 160 |
| Total | 480 |