Office Administration & Employment Training Certificate
Admission Requirements
- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent or Mature Student (requires Writing Assessment)
- Minimum "C" grade in English 12
- 18 years old
Accuplacer (Reading 235 Writing 235)
If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you.
OAET-in class | 7 |
Tuition | $4,900.00 |
Application Fee/Registration | $75.00 |
Student Record | $15.00 |
Student Association | $30.00 |
Graduation Fee | $30.00 |
Books and Supplies with tax | $862.00 |
lab fee | $200.00 |
*UPass | $322.00 |
Total without laptop | $6,434.00 |
*Laptop Computer optional | $1,050.00 |
TOTAL | $7,484.00 |
Career Path
After successfully completing a practicum placement, our graduates will be qualified for employment with private and public Indigenous organizations, governments, and crown corporations. These jobs may include:
- Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
- Administrative Support Clerk / Manager
- Office Manager / Office Administrator
- Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant
- Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk
- Call Centre Customer Service / Front Desk Clerk
- Data Entry Clerk
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Most Indigenous applicants may be eligible for an ACCESS sponsorship or a NEC scholarship. INQUIRE NOW!
Build a solid foundation of skills necessary in any aspect of business
Career with high demand & salaries
Graduates of this program leave with skills that will improve your resume and therefore better job opportunities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Office Administration & Employment Training Certificate Program, learners will be proficient in the following areas:
Microsoft Office Business Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), online platforms (Zoom, Teams, OneDrive, Google Drive) and databases.
Enhancing business communication and public speaking skills by developing an assertive voice and leading groups in a cooperative team setting.
Assisting with administrative procedures such as document handling (budget submissions, contracts administration) work schedules, bookkeeping (payroll, invoicing, AR & AP, bank deposits), ordering office supplies and servicing office equipment
Develop and maintain trust in interpersonal relationships utilizing conflict management and emotional intelligence techniques displaying professionalism
Apply techniques for planning, and composing effective, professionally, formatted business documents such as letters, memos and reports
Demonstrate interview skills; answer behavioral descriptive interview questions, and identify methods for maintaining and advancing in your career
Course Descriptions
| OAET 111 | Business Documents and Keyboarding | 50 |
| OAET 121 | MS Word – Word Processing | 50 |
| OAET 133 | MS Windows and Computer Applications | 50 |
| OAET 135 | MS Excel – Spreadsheet and Business Math | 55 |
| OAET 160 | MS Access Database | 50 |
| OAET 145 | Business English and Communications | 75 |
| OAET 150 | Interpersonal Relations | 50 |
| OAET 155 | Administrative Procedures | 50 |
| OAET 180 | Job Search Techniques | 50 |
| OAET 185 | Practicum | 120 |
Rosie Johnnie-Mills
Native Education College is a safe place for me to return to school. I am grateful for Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-waututh and NEC for creating a safer space for Indigenous Diaspora like myself. As an Intergenerational residential school survivor I feel relieved to be able to build a better life for myself and everyone I connect with, supported by the inclusive Indigenous space provided by NEC.