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Course Transfer Guide 2012-2013

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Preamble Students will receive transfer credit for courses listed as equivalent in these tables. The minimum passing grade for transfer is that which is defined by the receiving institution. Courses that are being transferred may need to have been completed within the two years immediately prior to the application for transfer credit.

Table of Contents Click the links below to go directly to course categories

Generic Course Category Page Generic Course Category Page

Accounting I (Includes Bookkeeping) 2 Human Relations/Interpersonal Skills 21

Accounting II (includes Payroll) 3 Computers and the Internet 22

Accounting III 6 Microcomputer Applications I 24

Business/Office Math 7 Office/Administrative Procedures and Records Management 26

Communications I 9 Office Simulations 29

Communications II 11 Presentation Software 30

Communications III 12 Spreadsheets I 31

Computerized Accounting – AccPac 13 Spreadsheets II 34 Computerized Accounting – QuickBooks 14 Transcription 38

Computerized Accounting – Simply Accounting 15 Web Design and Maintenance 39

Database Level I 16 Word Processing I 40

Database Level II 17 Word Processing II 42

Desktop Publishing 18

Groupware (Contact Management) 20 Note: Northwest Community College is not in this onsite transfer guide as this College offers online Applied Business Technology/Office Administration courses.

* For equivalency with online course, see [Course Name] in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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Accounting I (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Accounting I * Common Learning Outcomes:

• An understanding of accounting, the language of business • The ability to record changes in financial position, measure business income, and complete the accounting cycle • An understanding of accounting for merchandising activities using a perpetual inventory system • A knowledge of bank reconciliation and handling of petty cash • An understanding of accounting for payroll activities • An understanding of accounting principles and the ability to use the principles in recording business transactions

College Course Name Course Number

College of the Rockies Bookkeeping 1 Bookkeeping 2

OAD 170 OAD 172

Camosun College Accounting Basics ABT 184

Capilano University Accounting Procedures BTEC 117

Douglas College Accounting Procedures I OADM 1238

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Bookkeeping Basics ABTY 1115

Okanagan College Accounting Payroll Accounting

OADM 140 and OADM 142 Payroll

Selkirk College Accounting I AST 160

Vancouver Community College Basic Bookkeeping OADM 1223

Vancouver Island University Accounting I ABT 121T

Yukon College Introductory Accounting ACCT 120

* For equivalency with online course, see Accounting I in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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2012-2013 BCCAT Transfer Guide – Accounting II Page 3 October 2012

Accounting II (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Accounting II * Common Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the basic business organization structures in your country, including the fundamental legal implications.

• Apply the major recurring business and accounting concepts used in this course to subsequent courses and to your business experience.

• Analyze transactions and complete the accounting cycle of a merchandising entity. • Independently solve accounting problems, applying computational skills and assessing the results.

College Course Name Course Number

Capilano University Accounting Procedures II BTEC 217

College of the Rockies Bookkeeping 3 OFAD 275

Douglas College Accounting Procedures II OADM 1338

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Accounting I ABTY 1242

Thompson Rivers University Financial Accounting ABTS 140

Vancouver Island University Accounting II ABTP 122T

* For equivalency with online course, see Accounting I in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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2012-2013 BCCAT Transfer Guide – Accounting II Page 4 October 2012

Generic Course Name: Accounting II and Calculators Common Learning Outcomes:

Calculators • Use an electronic calculator with speed and accuracy using the touch system • Add, subtract, divide and multiply using an electronic calculator • Estimate and round off • Calculate equivalents and percentages • Calculate mark-up, mark-down, discounts, invoices (purchasing, sales) • Convert between Metric and Imperial systems • Calculate ratios and proportions • Problem solve • Use the memory functions • Calculate inventory Financial Records • Apply basic accounting concepts and principles • Analyze and record transactions in a general journal • Post journal entries to a ledger • Calculate interest • Prepare a set of financial statements • Prepare an end-of-period worksheet • Journalize and post closing entries • Prepare a payroll • Reconcile bank accounts/statements

College Course Name Course Number

College of New Caledonia Financial Records ABTB 073

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Generic Course Name: Payroll Accounting Common Learning Outcomes:

• Calculate Gross earnings • Complete a Payroll Register • Calculate statutory deductions • Calculate non-statutory deductions • Complete an individual earnings record • Journalize payroll entries into a general journal • Remit payroll deductions • Calculate taxable benefits • Complete a Record of Employment and Federal Government Payroll Tax forms.

College Course Name Course Number

College of the Rockies Bookkeeping 2 OFAD 172

Douglas College Payroll OADM 1347

Okanagan College Payroll Accounting OADM 142

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2012/2013 BCCAT Transfer Guide Page 6 October 2012

Accounting III (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Accounting III Common Learning Outcomes:

• Partnerships and corporations • Corporations: organization and shareholder’s equity • Reporting special events and special equity transactions • Corporate liabilities • Investments in corporate securities • Measuring cash flows

College Course Name Course Number

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Accounting II ABTY 1243

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Business/Office Math (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Business Math and Calculators I * Common Learning Outcomes:

• Manually perform basic mathematical operations • Use ‘touch control’ on a 10-key electronic calculator to solve complicated problems • Use of the special functions found on most business electronic desk calculators • Solve mathematical problems dealing with fractions, percentages, payroll, interest, discounts,

and retail credit. • Independently solve business mathematical problems applying computational skills and

assessing the results.

College Course Name Course Number

Okanagan College Business Math and Calculators OADM 130

Selkirk College Business Mathematics and Calculators AST 115

Vancouver Island University Business Math and Calculators ABTP120T

* For equivalency with online course, see Accounting I in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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Generic Course Name: Business Math and Recordkeeping Common Learning Outcomes:

• Solve business problems including interest, discounts, purchasing and pricing using arithmetic procedures

• Perform elementary algebra procedures at a basic level • Apply basic algebraic principles and procedures to solve basic equations • Maintain neat and accurate business records • Use business terminology related to the keeping of business records • Prepare, and verify source documents to be recorded in an accounting system • Use a 10-key calculator to:

o Accurately perform addition and subtraction by touch o Use the memory feature in solving mathematical problems

• Verify business documents

College Course Name Course Number

Capilano University Business Systems and Procedures BTEC 115

Generic Course Name: Business Math and Spreadsheets

College Course Name Course Number

Douglas College Spreadsheets and Business Calculations OADM 1222

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Communications I (Return to Table of Contents)

Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Business English Common Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize and identify parts of speech. • Apply spelling, grammar, and punctuation rules in written communications. • Analyze written communications to ensure grammatically correct writing. • Proofread and edit communications

College Course Name Course Number

College of the Rockies Business Communications 1 OFAD 133

Okanagan College Communications OADM 110

Thompson Rivers University Business Communications I ABTS 130

Yukon College Business Communication BUSC 100

Vancouver Island University Business English ABTP 130T

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Generic Course Name: Communications I * Common Learning Outcomes:

• Apply the fundamental principles of spelling, word usage, grammar, punctuation, and style necessary for written communication.

• Proofread and edit communications. • Apply techniques for formatting, planning, organizing, and writing effective memoranda, e-mails,

and letters. • Analyze written communication to ensure grammatically correct writing

College Course Name Course Number

Capilano University Business English I BTEC 111

Camosun College Business Communication I ABT 164

College of New Caledonia Business Communications I ABTE 074

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Business Communications ABTY 1155

Selkirk College Business English AST 140

Vancouver Community College Business Communications 1 OADM 1120

* For equivalency with online course, see Business English in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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Communications II (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Communications II Common Learning Outcomes:

• Apply techniques to plan, organize, and write effective letters and memos and email messages. • Employ effective business writing principles, such as positive tone and reader benefit. • Write effective messages to transmit good news, neutral or routine news, bad news, and persuasive views • Develop basic and advanced writing techniques, including tips for using plain language, concise wording,

conversational tone, parallelism, and other “tricks of the trade.” • Apply writing strategies in composing memos and e-mail messages, request and reply letters, negative

news letters, persuasive messages, and special goodwill messages.

College Course Name Course Number Capilano University Business Writing BTEC 211 Camosun College Business Communications 2 ABT 165

College of New Caledonia Business Communications II ABTE 075

College of the Rockies Business Communications II OFAD 233

Douglas College Business Communications and Procedures OADM 1240

Okanagan College Letter and Report Writing OADM 111

Selkirk College Business Communications AST 150

Thompson Rivers University Business Communications II ABTS 131

Vancouver Community College Business Communications 2 OADM 1130

Vancouver Island University Business Communications ABTP 138T

* For equivalency with online courses, see Business Communications in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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Communications III (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Communications III (New category added May 2010) Common Learning Outcomes:

• Identify functions of reports • Identify different kinds of informal and formal reports • Identify different report formats • Define a report purpose • Write informational and progress reports • Write justification, recommendation and feasibility reports • Write summary reports • Collect secondary data from print and electronic sources • Collect primary data from surveys, interviews, observations and experimentation • Understand APA, MLA and other formal report formatting • Understand citations and accurate data documentation • Describe how to organize report data, create an outline and write effective titles • Illustrate data using tables, charts and graphs • Produce complete formal reports using word processing software

College Course Name Course Number

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Computerized Accounting - AccPac (Return to Table of Contents)

Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Computerized Accounting – AccPac Common Learning Outcomes:

• Manage program files and directories as required by the accounting program • Access the accounting software and select the appropriate module • Create new accounts in three modules: GL, AP and AR • Enter batches of financial transactions in each of the three modules • Edit, post and print journal entries • Print AP cheques according to specified criteria • Retrieve and post batches to the general ledger module • Print journals, ledgers, and financial reports in a standard format on request • Back up data appropriately and retrieve when or if necessary • Generate year-end closing entries

College Course Name Course Number

Capilano University Computerized Accounting For Accounting Programs BTEC 215

Douglas College Computer Bookkeeping II OADM 1339

Kwantlen Polytechnic University ACCPAC Computerized Accounting ABTY 1244

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Computerized Accounting – QuickBooks (Return to Table of Contents)

Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Computerized Accounting – QuickBooks Common Learning Outcomes:

• Create a new QuickBooks Company. • Modify the preset chart of accounts. • Add and edit information in company lists. • Open and use registers for balance sheet accounts. • Reconcile a bank account. • Track credit card transactions. • Invoice customers. • Create sales orders. • Generate customer statements. • Receive payments from customers and make bank deposits • Write cheques and assign amounts to specific expense accounts • Work with asset and liability accounts • Track fixed assets • Enter bills into accounts payable • Pay bills • Create and customize reports and graphs • Export reports to MS Excel • Set up inventory and build finished goods • track and pay sales tax • Understand payroll features

College Course Name Course Number

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Computerized Accounting – Simply Accounting (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Computerized Accounting – Simply Accounting * Common Learning Outcomes:

• Add/Revise General Ledger Account • Add/Revise company records • Record daily transactions in GL, AR and AP • Employee/Payroll Records, process payroll • General Journal – Record month-end/year-end entries • Generate month-end/year-end statements and analyze reports • Inventory entries/adjustments • Bank Reconciliations

College Course Name Course Number Camosun College Accounting Software Tools ABT 281

College of the Rockies Simply Accounting OFAD 178

Douglas College Computer Bookkeeping I OADM 1239

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Computerized Bookkeeping ABTY 1223 ABTY 1246

Okanagan College

Accounting Software I Accounting Software II

OADM 152 OADM 155

Thompson Rivers University Computerized Accounting – Simply ABTS 141

Vancouver Community College Computerized Accounting OADM 1233

Vancouver Island University Computer Accounting ABTP 123T * For equivalency with online course, see Computerized Accounting in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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Database Level I (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Database Level I Common Learning Outcomes:

• Design a database • Create new database tables • Understand database field types and properties • Modifying the table structure • Sorting a table • Finding information in the database using filters and queries • Creating, modifying, and printing reports • Creating, modifying, and printing forms • Manipulate the database application window • Understand and manipulate the different view screens of a database

College Course Name Course Number

College of the Rockies MS Access 1 OFAD 182

Okanagan College Database OADM 168

Thompson Rivers University Database ABTS 123

Yukon College Introduction to Access MICRO 105

* For equivalency with online course, see Database in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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Database Level II (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Database Level II Common Learning Outcomes:

• Create reports, forms, and combo boxes • Enhance Forms with OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) fields, hyperlinks, and subforms • Create an application system using macros, wizards, and the switchboard manager • Integrate Excel worksheet data into an Access database

College Course Name Course Number

Vancouver Community College Database and Office Integration OADM 1252

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Desktop Publishing (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Desktop Publishing Common Learning Outcomes:

• Apply layout and design principles to the creation of desktop publishing documents. • Create, edit and format a variety of different types of business publications using current desktop

publishing software. • Use typographic controls and special effects such as leading, kerning, tracking, bleeds, drop caps, key

lines, and reverses • Use templates, master pages, and style sheets to produce consistent documents efficiently

College Course Name Course Number

College of New Caledonia Desktop Publishing ABTW 079

Okanagan College Desktop Publishing OADM 171

Thompson Rivers University Desktop Publishing ABTS 112

Vancouver Island University Office Computer Applications IV ABTP 149T

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Generic Course Name: Desktop Publishing with Word Common Learning Outcomes:

• Create personal designs based on desktop publishing concepts and Word features such as columns and styles

• Evaluate design elements in a desktop published document for the appropriate use of focus, balance, proportion, contract, directional flow, consistency, color, and page layout.

• Produce internal business documents using a variety of templates, fonts, and rules lines. • Create resumes, calendars, personal address labels, and certificates • Prepare reports, term papers, manuals, and forms containing elements such as a cover page, table of

contents, title page, and index • Produce promotional documents using WordArt, Microsoft Word Picture editor, and Word’s Drawing

toolbar. • Create brochures using a variety of page layouts and design techniques. • Create a Web Page and on-screen presentations, overhead transparencies (color or black and white),

paper printouts, notes, handouts, and outlines, using PowerPoint’s AutoContent Wizard • Define and create presentation materials, including transparencies/slides, tables, charts, and other

supporting handouts. • Improve the readability of newsletters by specifying line spacing, using kerning, adjusting character

spacing, and changing alignments.

College Course Name Course Number

College of the Rockies Desktop Publishing OFAD 220

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Introduction to Desktop Publishing ABT 1227

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Groupware/Contact Management (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Consider Deleting this Section

Generic Course Name: Groupware/Contact Management Common Learning Outcomes:

• Learn basic operations of the Microsoft Outlook program • Effectively use functions and special features of Microsoft Outlook • Exchange documents using public folders • Use calendar/daybook features • Plan a meeting • Use a contacts folder • Use email and attachments • Use task manager

College Course Name Course Number

Vancouver Island University Office Computer Applications ABTP 146T

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Human Relations/Interpersonal Skills (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Human Relations/Interpersonal Skills Common Learning Outcomes:

• Apply interpersonal skills and strategies to a variety of workplace encounters. • Demonstrate problem-solving techniques to a group business case. • Demonstrate assertiveness communication skills in a one-to-one workplace encounter. • Apply appropriate interpersonal approaches to cross-cultural encounters. • Apply conflict resolution skills to workplace encounters. • Apply strategies for group dynamics to produce an effective group presentation.

College Course Name Course Number

Camosun College Interpersonal Success Tools ABT 117

Capilano University Interpersonal Skills BTEC 251

Okanagan College Self-Management Skills OADM 180

Thompson Rivers University Human Relations ABTS 150

Vancouver Community College Human Relations OADM 1121

Vancouver Island University Human Relations and Office Procedures ABTP 136T

* For equivalency with online course, see Human Relations in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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Computers and the Internet (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Introduction to Computers and Internet * Common Learning Outcomes:

• Introduction to Computers • Introduction to Windows Operating Systems • Data and Disk Management • Customizing Windows • Understanding Internet Browsers • Find Information on the Internet Using Search Engines • Exchange Information On The Internet Using E-Mail and File Transfer Protocol • Keep Informed Through Newsgroups • Use The Internet To Learn

College Course Name Course Number

Camosun College Information Technology I ABT 170

Okanagan College Computer Essentials and the Internet OADM 167

Selkirk College Introduction to Computers & Internet AST105

Thompson Rivers University Introduction To Computers ABTS 120

Yukon College Computer Literacy CL 100

* For equivalency with online course, see Computers and the Internet in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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Generic Course Name: Introduction to Computers and Spreadsheets Common Learning Outcomes:

• Understand and have a working knowledge of computer terminology • Use Windows as their operating system • Select, apply, and customize computer software using the Excel spreadsheet program • Transfer skills and knowledge from one application to another • Communicate verbally using language that is appropriate to the situation • Introduction to microcomputers and Windows • Introduction to OLE using various Microsoft Products • Introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel • Introduction to email and the internet

College Course Name Course Number

Vancouver Island University Office Microcomputer Applications ABTP 150T

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Microcomputer Applications I (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Comprehensive Computer Applications Common Learning Outcomes:

Use Word to: • Identify parts of word processing equipment and differentiate between hardware and software. • Create, save, print, close, open and edit a Word document. • Manipulate text through the use of insert, delete, copy and move functions. • Enhance documents with character formatting, including bold, underlining, italics and all caps. • Adjust the size and typestyle of characters. • Insert special symbols, bullets and numbers. • Change margins and the alignment of text in paragraphs, indent text, and change line spacing. • Manipulate tabs and create tables. • Create custom tab settings and format tables. • Copy, move, rename and print multiple documents. • Revise text and codes using Find and Replace. • Use Word’s Help feature. • Maintain good file management practices. • Create document references, including headers, footers. • Format and merge form files and data files. • Apply learned features to create a variety of business documents such as memoranda and

business letters and newsletters. Use Excel to:

• Use a personal computer for data entry. • Recognize basic EXCEL commands. • Use spreadsheet software to:

o create, store, retrieve and delete files o enter formulas for mathematical and logical operations o present attractive and informative printed reports

• Design a spreadsheet for a simple and complex application. Use Access to:

• Organize data. • Understand relational database management. • Open an existing database. • View and print a table. • To open, view and edit a form.

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Generic Course Name: Comprehensive Computer Applications • To use Help. • To create, print, edit a database. • To sort, back up & compact a database. • To use queries and Report Wizard.

Use Windows to: • Open, run and close a program. • Modify a window size. • Use toolbars, dialogue boxes, scroll bars, check boxes. • Manipulate folders and files. • Effectively manage disks.

Use PowerPoint to: • Create a text slide show. • Add simple graphics to a slide show.

Keyboarding • Demonstrate the ability to operate a keyboard using the "touch" system. • Measure their progress in speed and accuracy through regular timed writings.

College Course Name Course Number

Capilano University Computer Applications I Computer Applications II

BTEC 125 & BTEC 126

Douglas College Microcomputer Applications I Microcomputer Applications II

OADM 1256 OADM 1356

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Computer Competency Word Processing

ABTY 1135 ABTY 1145

Vancouver Island University Office Computer Applications I

ABTP 146T

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Office/Administrative Procedures and Records Management (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Office/Administrative Procedures and Records Management Common Learning Outcomes:

Time management. Organization structure, office layout and ergonomics. Incoming and outgoing mail Filing procedures and records retention and transfer. Front-line reception - how to make appointments and how to handle difficult customers. Telephone techniques, telephone equipment, systems, and the Internet. Financial management. Use reference sources such as the Internet the library and business directories to locate information Transcription of correspondence. Travel arrangements - procedures for making flight, car, and hotel reservations; administrative responsibilities

before, during, and after an executive’s trip; prepare and key an itinerary; prepare a travel fund advance and travel expense voucher .Arrangements for informal and formal meetings and teleconferencing - Notice of Meeting, prepare minutes

Verbal communication - giving and receiving feedback, nonverbal, listening skills Describe the qualities of an effective business letter Prepare for a job search, write a resume and a letter of application, and conduct a job search using the Internet.

College Course Name Course Number

College of the Rockies Administrative Procedures 1 Administrative Procedures 2

OFAD 135 OFAD 235

Douglas College Administrative Procedures OADM 1345

Okanagan College Office Procedures and Records Management Office Procedures Records Management

OADM 120 OADM 136 OADM 135

Selkirk College Administrative Procedures AST 130

Thompson Rivers University Administrative Procedures ABTS 153

Vancouver Community College Office Procedures Electronic Transcription

OADM 1126 OADM 1240

Yukon College Office Procedures Records Management

OP100 and RECM 100 (combined)

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Generic Course Name: Office Dynamics (Return to Table of Contents) Common Learning Outcomes:

• Interpersonal skills: o Communication skills o Team building o Work relationships

• Professional image: o Self o Organization

• Communication media: o Phone o Fax o Email o Postal and Courier Services

• Records Management: o Manual/Electronic

• Team skills o Conflict resolution o Ethical standards in the workplace o Time management o Stress management

• Changes in the workplace - Ergonomics • Meetings and presentations • Problem solving • Critical thinking • Decision making

College Course Name Course Number

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Office Dynamics ABTY 1125

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Generic Course Name: Records Management (Return to Table of Contents) Common Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and explain the use of different types of filing equipment & supplies • Conduct an informational interview to determine an organization’s record keeping practices • Practice and comprehend alphabetic, numeric, subject, and geographic filing storage and retrieval methods • Explain records creation control procedures for correspondence and forms • Identify records management control tools • Identify records management technologies • Analyze British Columbia government records to determine which require an ORCS

(Operational Records Classification System) classification number and to classify according to ARCS Administrative Records Classification System)

• Demonstrate knowledge of the British Columbia government’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

• Use the internet to research and evaluate appropriate records management resources • Conduct a records inventory using a simulated filing project • Assign retention periods using a simulated filing project • Classify documents using a simulated filing project • Identify vital records using a simulated filing project

College Course Name Course Number

Camosun College Records Management ABT 167

Selkirk College Records Management AST 110

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Office Simulations (Return to Table of Contents)

Generic Course Name: Office Simulation (Return to Table of Contents) Common Learning Outcomes:

• Originate and edit word processing documents • Design data bases and spreadsheets • Integrate word processing documents and spreadsheets • Perform decision making, prioritizing and other management skills. • Perform as part of a team

College Course Name Course Number

Okanagan College Administrative Simulation Accounting Simulation

OADM 127 OADM 156

Thompson Rivers University Integrated project ABTS 125

Vancouver Community College Office Simulation OADM 1228

Vancouver Island University Office Simulation I Accounting Office Simulations II

ABTP 186T ABTP 187T

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Presentation Software (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Presentation Software * Common Learning Outcomes:

• Use presentation graphics software to create, edit, format and print a variety of slides, audience handouts, speaker notes and outlines.

• Create, edit, and utilize design templates to ensure consistent design throughout a presentation. • Incorporate multi-media files such as sounds and videos into a presentation. • Apply slide build and slide transition effects to a presentation. • Create animations and hyperlinks. • Utilize OLE and DDE to link and embed data from a variety of other document types (e.g. Word,

Excel, Access, Org Chart, WordArt, Clip Art and MS Chart). • Create a self-running presentation. • Prepare a presentation for portability. • Publish a presentation for use on the World Wide Web

College Course Name Course Number Okanagan College Presentation Graphics OADM 165

Thompson Rivers University Presentation Software ABTS 124

Vancouver Island University Office Computer Applications IV ABTP 149T * For equivalency with online course, see Presentations in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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Spreadsheets I (Return to Table of Contents)

Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets Common Learning Outcomes:

• Enter labels, values and formulas • Create formulas with relative, absolute and mixed cell references • Apply formatting to cells, columns and rows • Print

o Ranges o Worksheets o Workbooks

• Perform “what if analysis” • Use built in functions • Create, print and format various types of charts

College Course Name Course Number

College of the Rockies MS Excel 1 OFAD 181

Selkirk College Spreadsheets I AST 170

Thompson Rivers University Spreadsheets I ABTS 121

Vancouver Island University Office Computer Applications II ABTP 148T

Yukon College Introduction to Excel MICRO 100

* For equivalency with online course, see Spreadsheets in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

Generic Course Name: Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets and Databases (Return to Table of Contents)

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Common Learning Outcomes:

Spreadsheet: • Enter labels, values and formulas • Create formulas with relative, absolute and mixed cell references • Apply formatting to cells, columns and rows • Print

o Ranges o Worksheets o Workbooks

• Perform “what if analysis” • Use built in functions • Create, print and format various types of charts Databases: • Determine and define the tables, fields and relationships necessary to create a database • Create, modify, and update tables • Retrieve information using query by example • Create custom forms • Create custom reports • Integrate Access with other programs • List and describe the uses of other queries such as, find duplicates, find unmatched, and top values

College Course Name Course Number

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Computer Competency ABTY 1135

Vancouver Island University Office Computer Applications II ABTP 148T

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Generic Course Name: Simply Accounting and Advanced Spreadsheets (Return to Table of Contents) Common Learning Outcomes:

Excel: • Enter labels, values and formulas • Create formulas with relative, absolute and mixed cell references • Apply formatting to cells, columns and rows • Print

o Ranges o Worksheets o Workbooks

• Perform “what if analysis” • Use built in functions • Create, print and format various types of charts Simply Accounting: Use Simply Accounting to: • Add, modify and /or delete General Ledger accounts • Add, modify and /or delete customer and vendor records • Record daily transactions in the accounts receivable and accounts payable modules. • Setup new employees and record hourly and salary payroll transactions. • Record month-end and year-end adjustments in the general journal. • Generate all month-end and year-end financial statements and analysis reports.

College Course Name Course Number

Capilano University Financial Computer Applications BTEC 149

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SPREADSHEETS II (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Advanced Spreadsheets Common Learning Outcomes:

• Use financial functions, data tables, amortization schedules, and hyperlinks within a spreadsheet • Create, sort, and query a worksheet database • Create templates and work with multiple worksheets and workbooks • Link an Excel worksheet to other document types

College Course Name Course Number

College of the Rockies MS Excel 2 OFAD 281

Okanagan College Spreadsheets OADM 169

Thompson Rivers University Spreadsheets II ABTS 122

Vancouver Community College Spreadsheets (Excel) OADM 1125

Yukon College Intermediate Excel MICRO 200

Vancouver Island University Office Computer Applications II (.3 of) ABTP 148T

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Generic Course Name: Advanced Spreadsheets and Databases (Return to Table of Contents) Common Learning Outcomes:

Excel: • Use financial functions, data tables, amortization schedules, and hyperlinks within a spreadsheet • Create, sort, and query a worksheet database • Create templates and work with multiple worksheets and workbooks • Link an Excel worksheet to a Word document

Access: • Create reports, using all sections, grouping and totaling • Move and resize controls of a report • Create and modify initial forms • Create and use combo boxes • Publish database data to the web • Use date, memo and ole fields • Modify tables and table properties • Use forms containing subforms • Change styles and colors of labels • Use data and memo fields in a query • Create macros in the database program, using actions, comments, and arguments • Add command buttons to forms • Modify vba code associated with the command button

College Course Name Course Number

Camosun Excel and Access Intermediate ABT 178

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Information Processing ABTY 1224

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Generic Course Name: Advanced Spreadsheets Simply Accounting (Return to Table of Contents) Common Learning Outcomes:

Excel • Financial functions, data tables, loan

amortization schedules • Naming Cells • PMT and PV functions • Data Tables • Amortization Schedule-Loan • Protecting Cells • Creating, sorting, querying a worksheet

database • Adding computational fields to a database • Vlookup function • Sorting and filtering records • Creating templates, multiple worksheets and

workbooks • Creating and using a template • round function • copying data/formulas among worksheets and

workbooks

Simply Accounting • General Ledger Module • Set up chart of accounts; Record transactions in a general

journal; Record correcting entries; Print financial statements; Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements

• Accounts Receivable Module • Setup procedures; Record transactions using sales and

cash receipts journals • Accounts Payable Module • Setup procedures; Record transactions using purchases and

cash payments journals • Payroll Module • Setup procedures; Prepare payrolls; Correct payroll cheques • Inventory Module • Setup procedures; Record the purchase and sale of

inventory items • Project Costing Module • Creating Projects; Allocating revenues and costs to projects;

Printing project reports

College Course Name Course Number

Douglas College Computer Bookkeeping I OADM 1239

Capilano University Financial Computer Applications BTEC 149

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Generic Course Name: Advanced Spreadsheets and Word Processing (Return to Table of Contents) Common Learning Outcomes:

Excel: • Working with templates and multiple worksheets in a workbook • Data tables, visual basic for applications and scenario management • Sorting and filtering worksheet databases • Creating data maps Word: • Creating and editing Word documents • Using Word’s wizards and templates to create covering letters and resumes • Creating research papers with tables • Creating documents with tables and charts • Generating form letters, mailing labels and envelopes • Creating professional newsletters

College Course Name Course Number

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Spreadsheets and Word Processing ABTY 1245

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Transcription (Return to Table of Contents)

Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Transcription Common Learning Outcomes:

• Develop skills in transcribing letters from recorded dictation • Improve spelling skills • Improve vocabulary • Improve proofreading techniques • Improve punctuation skills • Enhance listening skills • Produce mailable documents

College Course Name Course Number

Vancouver Community College Electronic Transcription 1 OADM 1240

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Web Design and Maintenance (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Website Design and Maintenance Common Learning Outcomes:

• The Role of Website Administrators • Introduction to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) • Storyboards and Site Maps • Web Authoring Software • Web Page and Site Design Concepts • Manipulating Graphics • Creating Web Pages With MS Notepad, Word, and FrontPage XP • Attachable and Downloadable Files • Troubleshooting Web Pages • Web Page Hosting • Maintenance Schedules, Page Statistics and Affiliate Programs

Subcategory Website Maintenance

College Course Name Course Number

Thompson Rivers University Web Site Maintenance and Design ABTS 126

Vancouver Island University Office Computer Applications ABTP 149T

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Word Processing I (Return to Table of Contents) Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Word Processing (Word) – Level I Common Learning Outcomes:

• Create, modify, print, and save business documents • Use various font, paragraph, and page formats • Create correctly formatted multi-page letters, simple reports and other business documents • Create headers and footers • Create merge applications • Create tables using the Tables feature • Use the spelling, AutoCorrect and thesaurus features

College Course Name Course Number

Camosun College Word Processing I ABT 160

Selkirk College Word Processing I AST 120

Yukon College Introduction to Word 2003 WP 120 * For equivalency with online course, see Word Processing I in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.

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Generic Course Name: Word Processing – Comprehensive (Return to Table of Contents) Common Learning Outcomes:

• Identify parts of word processing equipment and differentiate between hardware and software.

• Create, save, print, close, open, and edit a Word document.

• Enhance documents with character formatting including all caps, bold, underline, and italics.

• Use Word’s Help feature. • Format paragraphs with text alignment; indent text,

and change line spacing; display nonprinting characters.

• Insert special symbols, bullets, and numbers. • Adjust page breaks and section breaks, control text

flow, and change margins in a document. • Print selected pages from a document and generate

envelopes and labels. • Maintain documents in Word, including such activities

as creating additional folders and copying, moving, renaming, and printing documents.

• Proof all types of business documents with the Spell Checker and Thesaurus and improve the grammar of written documents with the Grammar Checker.

• Revise text and codes using Find and Replace. • Generate documents with custom tab settings,

including left, right, center, decimal, and vertical tabs. • Utilize special features in Word documents such as

AutoText, spacing between paragraphs, date and time, dropped capital letters, and templates.

• Format text into newspaper or side-by-side columns. • Create document references such as headers,

footers, footnotes, and endnotes. • Create data source and main documents to perform

mail merges. • Use Word table feature to create and modify table

appearance and contents. • Record, run, edit, and delete macros. • Create, apply, modify, remove, and delete styles. • Prepare and protect forms. • Import data from Excel to a chart; open, link, and

embed an Excel worksheet into a Word document.

College Course Name Course Number

College of the Rockies Word Processing 1 Word Processing 2

OFAD 160 OFAD 165

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Word Processing ABTY 1145

Okanagan College Word Processing Word Processing I

OADM 100 OADM 175

Selkirk College Word Processing II AST 125 Thompson Rivers University Word Processing II ABTS 111 Vancouver Community College Document Formatting OADM 1142

Vancouver Island University Office Computer Applications II ABTP 147T

Word Processing II (Return to Table of Contents)

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Course Transfer Recommendations

Generic Course Name: Word Processing II Common Learning Outcomes:

• Create complex documents using tables, columns, graphics, section breaks, and typographic controls • Use automation features such as calculations, on-line forms, fields, mail merges, auto text, templates,

macros and styles • Use long document features such as outlines, bookmarks, table of contents, cross-references, captions,

indexes and automatic heading numbering • Use linking and embedding (OLE and DDE) to integrate data into a document from external sources

College Course Name Course Number

Camosun College Word Processing 2 ABT 161

College of New Caledonia Word Processing-Document Processing Level III ABTW 043

College of the Rockies Word Processing 3 OFAD 260

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Word Processing Level II ABT 1226

Vancouver Island University Office Computer Applications II ABTP 147T

Yukon College Advanced Word Processing WP220

* For equivalency with online course, see Word Processing II in the separate 2012-2013 ABT/OA Online/Onsite Course Equivalencies Transfer Guide document.