Taft College OPEID: 00130900
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Certificate Program: Gainful Employment Disclosure
Program Name: Administrative Services
Certificate Program Options:

Administrative Services I Certificate
Provides basic training in office procedures and processes
Required Program Units: 9 Units
Example of Courses:
Keyboarding
Office Procedures

Microsoft Word
Administrative Services I Certificate
Provides students with general education and training in office principles and procedures at the workplace
Program Required Units: 16 Units
Example of Courses:
Business Communication Office Procedures

Microsoft Word
Business Math
Administrative Services: Certificate of Achievement
Prepares students to enter entry-level positions at the workplace as general office staff
Program Required Units: 20.5 Units
Example of Courses:
Business Communication Office Procedures
Microsoft Excel & Access Business Math
Program CIP Code: 52.0401, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Occupational Outlook
Example of Employment Fields***
Other Occupational Choices***
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code
43-6010
43-4171
43-4051
43-6013
Employment Field
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Customer Service Representatives
Medical Secretaries
Office Manager
Executive Assistant
Salary Range (Per Hour)
Secretary
California
Kern County
Low
$14.03
$14.30
Executive Secretary/Assistant
Low
California
$19.34
Kern County
$19.16
Medium
$17.72
$17.30
High
$22.15
$20.82
Avg Annual Opening
1,530
34
Medium
$24.25
$23.31
High
$30.91
$28.95
Avg Annual Opening
5,140
67
Source: CA Employment Development Dept – Labor Market Information, 2012
*** Additional training or education may be required in some career fields
External Sources and Links for further Occupational Profile Information:
O*Net:
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http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-4171.00 (Receptionists and Information Clerks)
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http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-6013.00 (Medical Secretaries)
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http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-4051.00 (Customer Service Representatives)
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http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-6011.00 (Secretaries and Administrative Assistants)
California Labor Market
 www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov
Data Technician
Taft College OPEID: 00130900
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Certificate Programs: Gainful Employment Disclosure
Program Length:
• Administrative Services I Certificate
This certificate can be completed within 4 to 8 months
• Administrative Services II Certificate
Students can expect to complete the program in 8 to 12 months
• Administrative Services Certificate of Achievement
Students can expect to complete the program in 18 months
Program Costs (Estimated costs and are subject to change)
 Administrative Services I Certificate
Tuition:
9 Units X $46 Per Unit = $414
Books & Supplies: $469 (The cost is an estimated average and is subject to change)
 Administrative Services II Certificate
Tuition:
16 Units X $46 Per Unit = $736
Books & Supplies: $835 (The cost is an estimated average and is subject to change)
 Administrative Services Certificate of Achievement
Tuition:
20.5 Units X $46 Per Unit = $943
Books & Supplies: $1070 (The cost is an estimated average and is subject to change)
Student ID:
$30
Potential Debt (Incurred at the completion of the program)
N/A: The West Kern Community College District (Taft College) does not participate in any Title IV Federal Student Loan
Programs.
On-Time Completion Rate: N/A
Job Placement Rate: Data information reported by the state
Taft College Link to Student Service Information and Support
(Catalog, Financial Aid, Counseling, Admissions & Records, Class Schedules, Registration, etc)
http://www.taftcollege.edu/student_services/student_services_and_records.shtml
If you:
• Enjoy helping others
• Like to work in an office environment
…then consider a career in the Administrative Services field.
Program Contact
Kanoe Bandy, Division Chair
661-763-7779 KBandy@taftcollege.edu
N/A: Indicates any of the two possible explanations: 1) the program is new and/or recently revised, 2) the low number of completers (<10)
2