Clerical Assistant Option
In partnership with Kwantlen’s School of Business, the clerical assistant option prepares students for entry-level clerical support positions (not administrative/secretarial positions).
The program is full time and runs for 10 months from September to June.
Applicants must:
- Attend intake interviews
- Provide evidence of 100 hours experience working or volunteering in an office setting
- Meet the entrance requirements (eg. C or better in English 12 or Communications 12) for their co requisite courses
- Provide evidence of basic computer skills
- Complete a “Clerical Assistant” questionnaire to the satisfaction of the intake panel
- Provide documentation of their disability
Training includes:
- Orientation to Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Participation in regular University courses with tutorial support
- Class activities and assignments related to practical application of new skills
- WorldHost
- Employability Skills Classes
- Participation in work experience
Academic Content:
- School of Business Courses:
- BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour (3 credits) under review
- LGLA 1145 Word Processing (3 credits)
Practical Component:
Students complete four work experience placements in office, mailroom and warehouse settings. Work experience placements are approximately five weeks long and a minimum of 22 hours per week. Students work under the supervision of the employer with support and monitoring by APPD staff.
