Human Resources Support Specialist (LCA.DT) – RAC

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Program Overview
Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC)
Champlain’s RAC services can help individuals obtain an AEC (Attestation d’études collégiales) by assessing their current competencies, and providing them with training for the ones they are lacking.
Duration and dates
Duration: 6 to 9 months
Duration varies according to each candidate’s experience and availability
Admission: Ongoing
Mode of delivery and schedule
Mode of delivery: Online
Schedule: Seminars and other online activities are offered on Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Description
RAC for Human Resources Support Specialist (HRSS) is for people who have a significant amount of work, life and volunteering experiences in the human resources field, and wish to have their skills officially recognized by a Quebec college.
Champlain’s RAC services can help those individuals obtain an AEC (Attestation d’études collégiales) by assessing their current competencies, and providing them with training for the ones they are lacking.
Is an AEC in Human Resources for me?
- This is for human resources assistants, recruitment assistants, human resources administrative support, and staffing clerks who have been working in the field for several years.
- This is for administrative assistants, executive assistants, receptionists, office coordinators, and office clerks who have been providing services in a human resources department for several years.
- This is for people who are already working in an office environment in the human resources field and wish to get a certification for their competencies and for their knowledge.
Competencies
The Human Resources Support Specialist AEC (LCA.DT) is made of 13 competencies. To receive your AEC, you will have to be evaluated for all competencies.
Cluster A: Law and regulations
BT04 To assist in applying laws and regulations for human resource management.
BT10 To assist in the management of labour relations.
BT11 To assist in developing and applying health and safety policies.
Cluster B: Interpersonal relationships
BT03 To communicate with diverse individuals in the workplace.
BT09 To interact in a support role for human resources management.
Cluster C: Compensation
BT06 To apply the company’s remuneration policy.
BT07 To perform payroll transactions.
Cluster D: Human Resources Management
BT05 To assist the manager in the staffing process.
BT02 To use common software applications for human resource.
BT08 To ensure support of employee training.
Independent
BS4Y To correct French business texts.
BT01 To analyze the profession.
BT12 To integrate into the labour market.
Admission Requirements
There are ministerial requirements and RAC specific requirements.
Ministerial Requirements
Applicants must have a Secondary V diploma or equivalent or have acquired knowledge and skills deemed sufficient by the College for potential success in the program. More specifically, they must show proof of:
- A Diploma of High School Studies OR
- A College Diploma or a University Degree OR
- A partial high school program, coupled with a recommendation from a current or former employer that they would benefit from pursuing their education at the post-secondary level.
AND
The applicant must meet one of the following requirements:
- Have interrupted studying full-time for at least two consecutive terms or one school year OR
- Be covered under an agreement between the college and an employer, or be benefiting from a government program OR
- Have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies over a period of one year or more OR
- Hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS/DEP).
RAC Specific Requirements
- RAC candidates should have significant work or personal experience (typically, a total of 2 years or more) in the field of a given program.
- RAC candidates can have prior experience in the field from a variety of sources (work, volunteering, personal study, etc.).
- RAC candidates need to be self-motivated and make time for evaluations and partial training when needed.
RAC Process
Learn more about the RAC process.
Although not an admission requirement, please see the new French-language requirements for certification for AEC programs in English.
Cost
Maximum $575*
*There are no additional fees to use online resources, receive support from content specialists, or to attend seminars and work sessions. Maximum cost is only applicable to Quebec residents.
The fees for International Students and Non-Residents of Quebec are those listed here for Part-time students: Continuing Education Costs – Champlain College – Saint Lambert. The total number of hours of the Human Resources Support Specialist program to calculate the cost is 945 hours.
Further details
To take advantage of the RAC process, candidates must pay certain fees. The fees are based on the number of evaluations that a Quebec resident candidate has to complete, and may vary from one person to another.
- $30 admission fee (non-refundable)
- $45 for a file analysis (non-refundable)
- $40 per competency (up to a maximum of $500)
Maximum total: $575
Please note that the fees above include all activities related to the RAC services. No additional fees have to be paid to:
- Attend a seminar on a specific topic
- Consult the online resources
- Participate in job preparation activities
- Participate in expert-led group activities
An additional $45 file analysis fee will apply if a candidate desires to change program.
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