Desktop Publishing Career Programs

Desktop Publishing Operator

Program Objective

The objective of this program is to provide the student with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of desktop publishing & basic marketing skills to meet the demands of today’s business.

Program Notes

Tuition fees include student manuals and all other course material. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students. Graduation requirements: Students must achieve a 75% average to obtain a diploma.

Desktop Publishing Career Opportunities

Careers which correspond to the skills learned include:

• Sales, Marketing and Advertising Assistant
• Office Equipment Operators
• Administrative Support

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and Develop brochures.
• Newsletters and promotional materials.
• HTML and website development.

Personal Attributes Required

• Good reading, writing and presentation skills
• Customer service skills
• Keyboarding skills
• Knowledge of general office and research procedures

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.
• Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
• An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
• Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.
• Part-time students may set their own schedules to a minimum of two training sessions per week. These times may be scheduled during the day, evenings, or on weekends.

Competencies upon Completion

 CORE COURSES*

• KEYBOARDING

Minimum 25 words per minute

• OPERATING SYSTEMS

Basic proficiency in a Windows operating system

• BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS

Introduction to Personal Computers

• SOFTWARE FUNDAMENTALS

Basic level of proficiency using the Internet, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook, Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint

• EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Job Search and Résumé Writing

• GRAPHICS/PRESENTATION

Completion of Publisher and CorelDRAW

• OFFICE SKILLS

Completion of Office Procedures Level 1, Business Correspondence Level 1, Grammar Essentials for Business Writing, and Customer Service

• COMPULSORY NON-CREDIT ACTIVITIES

Desktop Publishing Practical Simulation

ELECTIVE COURSES*

Students must complete a maximum of 3 credits from the following:

• OFFICE SKILLS
• SPREADSHEETS
• GRAPHICS / PRESENTATION
• BUSINESS SKILLS

*Note: Actual course selections may vary by campus and are made at the time of enrollment.