Advanced Computer Training - Selkirk College

Funding for this program has been provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement
Selkirk College
Employment Skills Access Program
Advanced Computer Training
Funding for Advanced Computer Training is provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour
Market Agreement and is intended to assist individuals obtain the skills necessary for
employment.
Preface:
This booklet is intended as a program content overview for Employment Skills Access Program,
specifically Advanced Computer Training.
1. Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must meet all Employment Skills Access Program eligibility criteria including:
Unemployed, non-EI clients; or
Employed, low-skilled individuals
legally entitled to work in Canada
living in BC
not be a student enrolled in high school or post-secondary education
not currently participating in another Labour Market Agreement funded program
2. Entrance Requirements for Enrolment:
Must meet the eligibility screening criteria
Must have Level 1 computer aptitude – Word, Excel. Applicants will be tested on the first day
of training to determine Level 1 competency.
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3. Student Responsibilities:
The training is offered at four Selkirk College Campuses as follows:
Program Name Location Start Date Completion Date
Advanced Computer Skills Kaslo, B.C. May 21. 2013 June 21, 2013 (TBC)
Advanced Computer Skills Grand Forks, BC May 21, 2013 June 21, 2013
Advanced Computer Skills Nelson, BC May 21, 2013 June 21, 2013
The training schedule will vary for each campus. In order for students to fully benefit from the
training regular attendance is required, and if a student is absent from class, it is the student’s
responsibility to talk with the instructor to obtain the course work that was missed and make
arrangements to catch up. Students can expect homework, and if a student requires extra help with
some of the courses, it is the student’s responsibility to follow this up with the instructor.
4. Advanced Computer Training – Program Summary
Successful completion of the Advanced Computer Training Program results in a Certificate of
Completion as well as certification for World Host, Occupational First Aid Level 1 and WHMIS. The
program is directed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to enter or re-enter the
workforce.
5. Course Description
a. Employment Success Foundation (30 hrs)
This introductory week sets the foundation for successful job search efforts at the training
program conclusion. This course will: examine the impact of change and transition, providing
tangible tools/processes to navigate through the shift making the most of opportunities; present
greater understanding of self and others for the purpose of growth and clarity around career
direction; categorize student’s competencies, reflecting on their accomplishments and identify
in their cover letter and resume what they bring to a position; discuss and prepare students for
the interview process.
Assessment: In class evaluation
b. Microsoft Office Review and Assessment (6 hrs)
Review MS Office programs for ability and identification of areas of strength and weakness.
Develop working plan with student to build on current skills and fill in knowledge gaps.
Assessment: In class evaluation
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c. Microsoft Office Word – Level 2 (30 hrs)
Develop the skills to use the advanced features of Word, including formatting with styles and
themes, page headers and footers, and merging documents/databases. MS Office Word Level 1
familiarity required.
Assessment: In class evaluation
d. Microsoft Office Excel - – Level 2 (30 hrs)
Develop the skills to use the autofill handle, create ranges of cells and sort lists, create a web
page from a worksheet, change cell size and alignment, and use function analysis. Learn to
work with advanced formatting and formulas, page headers and footers, repeating columns
and rows, charts and themes. MS Office Excel Level 1 familiarity required.
Assessment: In class evaluation
e. Microsoft Office Powerpoint – Level 1 (12 hrs)
Develop the skills to work with text, illustrations, smart art, shapes and tables. Learn to
incorporate slide master and add animations. MS Office familiarity required.
Assessment: In class evaluation
f. Microsoft Office Access – Level 1 (12 hrs)
Develop the skills to understand and work with a database program. Learn the basics of
databases, tables, and forms. Explore the design and management of a database using prebuilt
templates, application parts and Office themes.MS Office familiarity required.
Assessment: In class evaluation
g. Occupational First Aid – Level 1 (8 hrs)
Eight-hour WCB course, includes CPR and helps you deal with major emergencies until medical
aid arrives. Participants must have the physical ability to perform first aid skills as required.
Three-year WCB certificate upon successful completion.
Assessment: As per certification requirements
h. Worldhost (7 hrs)
A one-day course teaching front-line employees the skills and techniques needed for worldclass
service professionalism. Objectives in the Fundamentals workshop include: Understand
the importance of excellent customer service; learn how to communicate more effectively and
efficiently with customers; learn how to demonstrate attentiveness to customer needs;
Understand the social and economic contribution of a healthy tourism industry.
Assessment: As per certification requirements
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i. WHIMS (4 hrs))
This course informs you of your right to know what hazardous products you are dealing with,
what the hazards are, how to read labels, how to make in-house labels and where to find
information on treatment if an accident were to occur.
Assessment: As per certification requirements
6. Credentials:
Advanced Computer Skills Certificate of Completion
World Host certificate
Occupational First Aid Level 1 certificate
WHMIS certificate
7. College Supports
a. Counselling Services
The counsellors at Selkirk College are professionals trained to provide a variety of counselling
services. Appointments and short drop-in sessions are available at all campuses. All services are
free and confidential.
Students may opt to see a counsellor for a variety of concerns regarding career and educational
planning, and personal issues. The counsellor's role is to assist students to gather information,
make plans and decisions, put plans and decisions into action, generate options, cope with crisis,
and understand themselves and others. Short-term personal counselling is available for students
at all main campuses. When appropriate, referrals are made to community agencies and
services. Students in crisis or emergency situations are encouraged to contact counselling
services for assistance.
b. How to See a Counsellor
Counsellors are located in the Student Services/Administration areas on all main campuses, and
are normally available phone or email the campus where you would like to see a counsellor to
make an appointment.
Counsellors also make regular visits to the Selkirk College Centres. Phone your nearest Centre
for more information.
• Robin Higgins, Nelson Campuses (Silver King, Tenth Street and KSA) (250.352.6601)
• Tami O'Meara, Castlegar Campus (250.365.1302)
• Nicole Ripley, Castlegar Campus (250.365-1273)
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c. Learning Success Centre – For those students needing extra support
The term 'study skills' refers to a huge array of personality traits, attitudes, thinking processes,
and behaviours --all of which are related to how a person approaches a learning task. The
Learning Success Centre staff provides handouts, workshops, and one-on-one help in the many
areas related to academic performance. One-on-one tutoring and workshops focus on effective
learning and study skills and include topics such as time management, note-taking, academic
reading, exam preparation etc.
d. Disability Services Contacts
It is recommended that prospective students contact a Coordinator well before their program
start-date to begin planning appropriate accommodations. Disability Service Coordinators offer
support on all campuses. There is no charge for any of the services provided by Disability
Services.
Glynn Woodburn
Disability Service Coordinator ; Student Access and
Support Department Credentials: RN, BN, MA
Room Admn. 107 -Silver King, Nelson
Tel: 352-6601 Ext. 205
Myriam Spencer
Disability Service Coordinator; Student Access and
Support Department Credentials: BSc
Room 0-028
Direct: 250.365.1380 Tel: 250.365.7292 Ext. 380
Nadya Sofonoff
Disability Services Assistant; Student Access and
Support Department
Room 0-010 Direct: 365-1429
Tel: 365-7292 Ext. 429
8. Transcript and Certificate
Upon successful completion of the Advanced Computer Training, a copy of the Certificate will be
mailed to you. If your mailing address has changed since the start of the program, please ensure
the College has your correct mailing address.
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9. Policies
Students in the Employment Skills Access Program are subject to the overall policies affecting all
students at Selkirk College. College policies may be viewed online at www.selkirk.ca
10. Other
A T4A will be prepared for income tax purposes for any monies paid directly to students from
Selkirk College.
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