Office Administration – LCE.53 – RAC
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Program Overview
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Duration
Duration: 6 to 9 months*
Mode of delivery: Online
*Duration varies according to each candidate’s experience and availability.
Schedule
Dates: Saturdays 9am to 4pm
Start date: TBD
Admissions: Ongoing admissions
Description
RAC for Office Administration (OA) is for people who have a significant amount of work and life experiences in the office administration field, and wish to have their skills officially recognized by a Quebec college. Often, they work, or have been working in positions such as:
Champlain’s RAC services can help individuals obtain a AEC (Attestation d’études collégiales) by assessing their current competencies, and providing them with training for the ones they are lacking.
A DEC (Diplôme d’études collégiales) option also exists at Champlain, RAC for Office Management.
Competencies
The Office Administration AEC (LCE.53) is made of 14 competencies. To receive your AEC, you will have to be evaluated for all competencies.
Cluster A: Production and word processing of documents
00UW – Use Microsoft Word: format a document, do a mail merge.
00VA – Produce administrative documents: agendas, memos, reports.
00UZ – Write English texts and perform English linguistic revision: write, summarize, correct & improve a text.
Cluster B.2: Financial Resources Management
00V8 – Manage basic finances: perform Bookkeeping operations, balance petty cash, and produce a budget.
00UX – Use Microsoft Excel: produce a spreadsheet, process a multi-sheet document, and use graphs.
Cluster C: Office administration management
00VE – Use a records management system: establish a filing system according to laws and timelines and storage.
Cluster D: Oral and written communication in French
00V0 – Write French texts and perform French linguistic revision: write, summarize, correct & improve a text.
00V1 – Communicate in French: do an oral presentation and carry a business conversation.
Cluster F: Professional activities organization
00UY – Communicate in English: make an oral presentation and carry a business conversation.
00VM – Plan an event: organize an event and ensure functioning and follow to the event.
00V3 – Use office tools: treat mail, emails and use outlook calendars.
00V5 – Interact in various work situations: use interpersonal skills, stress management technics and team spirit.
Independent
00V9 – Use a database: create and operate a database using proper fields, forms, and reports.
EFA8 – Build a career: create a CV, cover letter & portfolio.
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.
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 candidate has to complete, and may vary from one person to another.
- $30 admission fee (non-refundable)
- $45 for a necessary 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
- Attend integration to the Quebec workforce seminars
- Consult the online resources
- Participate in job preparation activities
- Participate in expert-led group activities
- Book an appointment with an Advisor to prepare your Individual Evaluation Plan
- Book an appointment with a content specialist to receive individual tutoring
An additional $45 file analysis fee will apply if a candidate desires to change program.
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