This program has been approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
NOC 13100 - Administrative officers
As professional offices become more complex, it becomes critical for offices to employ specialists in Office Administration. Graduates of this Office Administration program will be highly organized and well trained in various administrative processes. This Office Administration expertise is crucial for success in today’s workplace.
Prior to acceptance applicants must meet at least one of the following language proficiency requirements:
- Proof of grade 12 or equivalent.
- 19 years of age or older (all applicants)
- Evidence of Language Proficiency Requirements (evidence of one of the following):
- Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) have been successfully completed in the English language in a country where English is one of the principal languages. This may include successful completion of a BC Adult Graduation program. Applicants must produce transcripts as evidence of completion of grade 12 English with minimum of a “C” grade OR
- Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction. (Applicable to a country where English is one of the principal languages.) OR
- Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below.
Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: overall score of 5.5 or higher.
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: overall score of 40 or higher
- Duolingo English Test: overall score of 95 or higher
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: overall score of 46 higher
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: overall score of 43 or higher
Upon completion of the program, graduates can work in the below occupations list:
- administrative assistant
- administrative services coordinator
- executive secretary
- office administrator
- office services coordinator
| Method of Delivery (reflect all methods used) | Contact Hours |
| Classroom (Instructor Led) | 355 hrs |
| Computer Based Training | 65 hrs |
| Distance Education | 0 hrs |
| Supervised Lab | 0 hrs |
| Practicum | 80 hrs |
| TOTAL 500 hrs | |
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
The Office Administration Diploma 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.
Student Progress/ Assessment Methods
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 80hrs 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%.
Attendance Expectations
85% of classes must be attended to achieve competency for this qualification
Graduation Requirements
Minimum C grade average is required for graduation
| Name of Course/Subject | # of Hours |
| SFCS100 Strategies for College Success | 20 |
| 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 |
| DAP101 Financial Accounting | 40 |
| ADMN104 Introduction to Keyboarding | 20 |
| ADMN110 Office Administration | 60 |
| ADMN114 Customer Service | 20 |
| BETH190 Business Ethics | 20 |
| EMPL111 Career Employment & Strategies | 40 |
| SSPR 100 Work Experience | 80 |
| Total | 500 |
| Domestic Students | International Students | |
| Tuition | $7,900.00 | $9,900.00 |
| Application Fee | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Assessment Fee | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Text Books | $1200.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Course Materials | – | $250.00 |
| Total | $9,500.00 | $11,750.00 |