Administrative Office Specialist, C.C.

Program Code: 3430

This program prepares you for an office occupation such as a typist, payroll clerk, accounts payable/ accounts receivable clerk, word processor, receptionist, file clerk, general office clerk, secretary, or administrative assistant. Course content includes, but is not limited to, accounting (elective), payroll, business communications, keyboarding, introduction to business trends, office equipment, fundamental basic office procedures, introduction to computers, work relations, and interpersonal skills. If you receive your Administrative Office Specialist career certificate, you may receive some credits toward a college credit certificate in Office Management  (Program #3050). Consult your instructor.

Length: 1050 contact hours / 35 occupational credits
 

Class Meetings: Classes meet Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 

Basic Skills Exit Requirement (TABE):

All students must meet the Exit Requirement (TABE) or qualify for an exemption.

   You are exempt if you:

• Earned a GED within the last two years
• Graduated from a Florida high school with a standard diploma in 2007 or later
• Are an adult student with a documented disability
• Hold an Associate in Applied Science degree or higher
  
  Other exemptions may also apply. For more information, contact Advising and Counseling at 863-784-7131.

   For non-exempt students:

• You must take the TABE (entry-level exam) within six weeks of starting the program.
• If your test results show you need additional skills, you’ll be referred to applied academics or another adult education program for structured basic skills instruction. This instruction may include English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
• You must demonstrate the required basic skills before receiving a Career Certificate of Completion, as outlined in the state curriculum frameworks.
  
  Basic Skills Exit Scores (TABE):