Word Processing Skills – Associate Certificate
Program Details
Associate Certificate in Word Processing Skills
Overview
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Key a minimum of 35 net words per minute with three or fewer errors in a three-minute timing.
- Utilize a Windows operating system, emphasizing the organization and customization of an environment.
- Use advanced email and communications tools in Microsoft Outlook.
- Create and professionally format standard business documents utilizing various word processing functions.
- Demonstrate standard administrative skills.
- Demonstrate workplace related collaborative skills.
- Demonstrate emerging employability skills.
- Use technology and software applications to industry standards.
Program Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant must meet the following Office Administration & Technology Program requirements to be considered fully-qualified:
(i) English Studies 11 with 60% or higher, or equivalent.
(ii) For international applicants, IELTS 6.0 overall band score with no band below 5.5, or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests.
(iii) Any Math 10 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 60%.
NOTE: Students that do not meet all admission requirements may complete the College Readiness Tool (CRT) to confirm required Math & English levels.
Additional Requirements
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Before an applicant's file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions Department:
a) Completed application form.
b) The appropriate official transcripts.
2. The deadline for receiving required documentation is stated in the student's admissions letter.
3. An interview (in person or by telephone) with the Program Coordinator (or designate) may be required before entry to the program. Interview results are not used as criteria for admission.
4. Where space permits students may be admitted up to the end of the first week of the course. Admission beyond this point will only be possible with the approval of the instructor(s) involved.
5. Entry may be limited by admission requirements, space limitations and/or completion of preadmission assessment.
6. Part-time Study.
Subject to space limitations, program admission requirements, and course prerequisites, all three programs accommodate part-time study.
Graduation and Promotion
PROMOTION
1. To be promoted a student must achieve a minimum grade of "P" in every course.
2. Students must successfully complete the Office Administration & Technology Certificate with a minimum GPA of 2.67 to qualify for entrance to one of the Advanced Certificates.
3. Any student who has left the program because of unsatisfactory performance may be readmitted with the approval of the School Chair or designate after consultation with instructors.
GRADUATION
1. To be eligible for an Associate Certificate, students must complete all requirements of the Associate Certificate within 2 years of entering in the program.
2. A student who has completed the graduation requirements with a cumulative GPA of 3.67 or better and no "B-" or lower grades in any subject will be designated as graduating with Honours.
3. The minimal requirement for graduation is a cumulative program GPA of 2.67 or equivalent standard.
4. College policy 8617: Credentials and Graduation, paragraph 7 (Dual and Multiple Credentials) will not apply to the Office Administration and Technology programs listed in this policy. Students are able to stack multiple credentials within this program policy.
Program Courses
Required Courses
| OTEC100 | Online Learner Success | 0.50 | 13 |
| OTEC110 | Keyboarding I | 0.50 | 10 |
| OTEC115 | Administrative Computer Applications | 1.50 | 45 |
| OTEC150 | Word Processing I | 1.50 | 45 |
| OTEC151 | Word Processing II | 1.50 | 45 |
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