| GENERAL 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 and Part II) | 24 |
| Spreadsheets (MS Excel Part I) | 12 |
| Intro to Data Entry: Level I, and MS Access Data Entry | 12 |
| MS Windows 98se | 12 |
| Internet/E-mail | 12 |
| Keyboarding Skills1 | 78 |
| Business English2 | 54 |
| Business Math2 | 36 |
| Business Correspondence | 24 |
| Professional Development (Parts I & II) | 24 |
| Office Procedures | 1818 |
| Job Seeking Skills | 18 |
| Lab Hours | 102 |
|
Total Core Subjects |
426 |
| Electives | 69 |
| Electives may be added once al lcore subjects have been completed. Electives may include courses such as: | |
| Spreadsheets (MS Excel Part II) | Page Layout Software (MS Publisher) |
| Database (MS Access Part I) | Introduction to Web Design |
| Slide Presentation Software (MS PowerPoint Part I & II) |
DOS Data Entry (Level II & III) |
| 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. Typing speed of 30 net words per minute is 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
| General Office Clerks | 55347 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 55305 |
| Telemarketers Alternative Titles: Telephone Solicitors; Telephone Sales Representatives | 49026 |
| Data Entry Keyers | 56017 |
| Typists, including Word Processors | 55307 |