Applied Business Technology (Office Assistant) Certificate
The Applied Business Technology Office Assistant Certificate prepares students to work in business, government, and industry offices. This program teaches current administrative skills in word processing, keyboarding, and spreadsheets. Students will learn how to use up-to-date Microsoft Office software and office procedures courses to develop the soft skills necessary for success in today’s offices. The program has a one-week practicum placement to give students the opportunity to apply their new skills in an office environment.
The campus-based intakes are scheduled such that a student is full-time in class during business hours.
Campus Information
Dawson Creek
The City of Dawson Creek, or the Mile Zero City, is the starting point on the world famous Alaska Highway, and is the largest centre in the Peace River South region.
Fort Nelson
The Town of Fort Nelson is the largest centre in the Northern Rockies Regional District, with a population of about 4,700.
Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John is known as the Energetic City, because of its location in the heart of the oil and gas industry in northeastern B.C. Fort St. John is located at Mile 47 of the Alaska Highway, has a population of approximately 18,000, and serves a drawing area of about 60,000 people.
Intakes
- Feb
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates with the Office Assistant Certificate gain employment in a variety of business settings in the public and private sectors such as:
- Receptionist / Switchboard
- Office Assistant
- Data Entry Clerk
- Records Management Clerk
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants whose first language is English
Complete one of the following:
- English Language Arts 11
- ENGL 040new window
- Canadian Adult Achievement Test (Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Language) with a minimum score of 11.9 on each section
Applicants whose first language is not English
Complete one of the following:
- IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band less than 6.0.
Applicants who have graduated from a Philippine post-secondary institution
Complete one of the following:
- Completion of a four-year Bachelor’s Degree that must include at least one baccalaureate-level English course in which a minimum grade of ‘C’ was obtained
- IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band less than 6.0.
Math Requirements
Complete one of the following:
- Math 10 or higher or equivalent
- MATH 030new window or higher or equivalent
- Canadian Adult Achievement Test (Number Operations) with a minimum score of 10.9
Note - Applicants should have a basic familiarity with computers and a minimum typing speed of 15 wpm to help ensure that they meet the 45 wpm requirement of the program upon completion.
For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 05 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
6693 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 100 CAD
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