2022 - 2023

OTEC 190: The preceptorship/work placement integrates the skills developed from training into the working environment. . The preceptorship gives students an opportunity to apply, extend and integrate academic and technical knowledge through work experience with qualified organizations.  The course length includes a two-week preceptorship as well as pre-placement search and application and post-placement reporting.

OTEC 181 Capstone: Bookkeeping helps students extend their accounting, word processing and database, and spreadsheet software knowledge by completing a variety of practical, integrated projects. Students will also further develop decision-making, prioritizing, organizing, and other administrative skills.

OTEC 175 Computerized Accounting introduces students to an integrated computerized accounting system using Sage 50 Premium 2024.  Utilizing business scenarios, students will establish company records, maintain daily transactions using the general ledger, utilize accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and payroll features, and create financial statements.

OTEC 111 Keyboarding II is an advanced keyboarding course designed to increase keying speed and accuracy to a minimum of 50 net words per minute on a five-minute timing. Students cover the alphabetic and punctuation keys, keyboard numbers, and symbols. Keyboarding software provides immediate feedback and records results. Lessons must be completed successfully within the required accuracy goals before advancement. This course or the equivalent skill is essential for those interested in advancing in an office career.

Online Learner Success (OLS) provides students with a working knowledge of the Moodle online learning platform utilized by all Selkirk College online courses. Students submit assignments, discussion postings, emails, and quizzes to gain experience in working in an online classroom environment. This course is essential for student success in online studies.

Online Learner Success (OLS) provides students with a working knowledge of the Moodle online learning platform utilized by all Selkirk College online courses. Students submit assignments, discussion postings, emails, and quizzes to gain experience in working in an online classroom environment. This course is essential for student success in online studies.

OTEC 175 Computerized Accounting introduces students to an integrated computerized accounting system using Sage 50 Premium 2024.  Utilizing business scenarios, students will establish company records, maintain daily transactions using the general ledger, utilize accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and payroll features, and create financial statements.

OTEC 111 Keyboarding II is an advanced keyboarding course designed to increase keying speed and accuracy to a minimum of 50 net words per minute on a five-minute timing. Students cover the alphabetic and punctuation keys, keyboard numbers, and symbols. Keyboarding software provides immediate feedback and records results. Lessons must be completed successfully within the required accuracy goals before advancement. This course or the equivalent skill is essential for those interested in advancing in an office career.

OTEC 181 Capstone: Bookkeeping helps students extend their accounting, word processing and database, and spreadsheet software knowledge by completing a variety of practical, integrated projects. Students will also further develop decision-making, prioritizing, organizing, and other administrative skills.

Information on the Office Administration & Technology programs.  Course start and end dates; textbook information, grade scales, and other program wide details are available here.