BASIC OFFICE COURSE
 
ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE/COURSE LENGTH
18 WEEKS  -  495 CLOCK HOURS
8:30 A.M.  -  3:00 P.M.
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
COURSES COURSE HOURS
Word processing (Microsoft Word Part I) 12
MS Windows 98se 12
Internet/E-mail 12
Intro to Data Entry:  Level I, and MS Access Data Entry 48
Keyboarding Skills1 78
Business English2 54
Business Math2 36
Business Correspondence 24
Professional Development (Parts I & II) 24
Office Procedures 18
Job Seeking Skills 18
Lab Hours 84

Total Core Subjects

420
Electives 75
Electives may be added once all core subjects have been completed.  Electives may include courses such as:
WordProcessing (MS Word Part II) Slide Presentation Software -
     (MS PowerPoint Parts I & II)
Spreadsheets (MS Excel Part I & II) Page Layout Software (MS Publisher)
Database (MS Access Part I) Intro to Web Design

TOTAL HOURS

495

1Typing speed on graduation date must be 25 nwpm or 10 nwpm above entry level, whichever is greater.

2Due to staff holiday schedule, Business English and Business math will be taught on a reduced schedule during the June, July and December cycles.


Entry Requirements

Overall 6th Grade equivalent average score on the Test of Adult Basic Education is highly recommended.  No typing speed required.  Satisfactory performance on Oral Directions tests.


Sample Occupational Objectives:  Descriptions and Occupational Employment Survey Codes (OES)

For a complete listing of OES descriptions, see the California Employment Development Department's Occupational Employment Guide

Receptionists and Information Clerks 55305
Customer Service Representatives, utilities. Alternative Titles:  Customer Service Specialists; Post Exchange.  55335
File Clerks 55321
Ticket Agents  Alternative Titles:  Passenger Agents; Passenger Booking Clerks 53805
Sales Agents, selected business services   43017

Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerks

55305

GENERAL OFFICE

ADVANCED OFFICE