Office System Technology DEC (412.A0) – RAC
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Program Overview
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Duration
Duration: 6 to 9 months* for program specific competencies. An additional 12-24 months for General Education competencies.
Mode of delivery: Online
*Duration varies according to each candidate’s experience and availability.
Schedule
Seminars are typically scheduled on some Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Start date: Ongoing admissions
Information session: Attending an information session is mandatory. Please click the “Attend an information session” button below to put yourself on our contact list.
Description
RAC for Office System Technology – Specialization in Office Work Coordination is for people who have a significant amount of work or life experience 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 DEC (Diplôme d’études collégiales) by assessing their current competencies, and providing them with training for the ones they are lacking.
An AEC (Attestation d’études collégiales) option also exists at Champlain, RAC for Office Administration.
Competencies
RAC services in Office System Technology are offered for the 26 core competencies of the DEC. The competencies have been grouped into clusters:
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.1 - Material Resources Management
00VJ – Manage the office supplies and space: office inventory, organize space.
00V4 – Provide technical support: install software, configure computers, manage the hard drive.
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
00VB – Use automatic operations: with Word, Excel & a database.
00VC – Solve problems: define a problem, create a solution and implement it.
00VE – Use a records management system: establish a filing system according to laws and timelines and storage.
00VF – Design office procedures: create a procedure, implement it and modify as needed.
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.
00V2 – Translate texts: from English to French and French to English.
Cluster E - Human Resources Management
00VG – Recruit personnel for the office: make a job description, assist in hiring & orientation.
00VK – Assess the performance of the staff: determine criteria of evaluation and assessment tools and implement.
00VL – Train the office staff: organize & provide training.
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.
00VH – Supervise work within the office: ensure maintenance of services and follow up or work.
Independent
00V7 – Analyze the profession: describe the skills and abilities needed to do office work coordination.
00V9 – Use a database: create and operate a database using proper fields, forms and reports.
00V6 – Build a career: create a CV, cover letter & portfolio.
00VD – To establish links between the organization and the work of the office coordinator.
RAC Process
Learn more about the RAC process.
Although not an admission requirement, please see the new French-language requirements for certification for DEC programs in English.
Cost
Maximum $575* for program specific competencies.
*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. Additional costs for General Education competencies.
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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