Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Professional

Early Learning and Child Care Certificate?Program
The Early Learning and Childcare Certificate will prepare students for employment in Early Learning and Child Care. Graduates of the program will fulfill the requirements to obtain the Child Development Worker Certification through Alberta Human Services, Early Childhood Development Branch.
Early childhood educators plan, organize and initiate activities to help children develop and learn intellectually, physically, and emotionally. They work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children in a variety of settings. They also build relationships with parents and other professionals.
Tuition Fees ? $8,100
Books & Other Fees ? $2,035
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Become a Qualified Early Childhood Worker
Classes are led by dedicated instructors with years of experience working in the field. As a student, you will train on industry-current software and get up-to-date skills in areas employers look for, including:
Canadian Red Cross Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR
Skills for Student Success
Career Strategies
Computer Applications
Foundations to ELCC
Professionalism and Professional Attributes
Communication Skills for Childcare Providers
The Growing Child
Guiding Children?s Behavior
Early Language and Literacy
Play as Curriculum Practice
Professional Writing for Childcare Providers
Creating the Curriculum
Health, Nutrition and Safety
Building Professional Relationships
Child Developmental and Learning Theories
Methods and Materials in Inclusive ELCC
Mandatory Practicum
Following are the program outcomes for the Early Learning and Child Care Certificate:
Outcome 1: Apply the knowledge and skills required to become a Child Development Worker. Following are the program outcomes for the Early Learning and Child Care Certificate:
Outcome 2:?Create curriculum and programming that are appropriate and focused on the child as the main actor of the curriculum.
Outcome 3: Identify and develop professional attributes expected in early learning contexts.
Outcome 4: Apply knowledge and skills to develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with families and the community.Entrance Requirements
Complete Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certification
Clear Police Information Check (PIC) with a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS). International or out-of-province students arriving in Canada less than 6 months prior should obtain a PCI from their home country or province.
CELPIP General level 7 in all areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking) or IELTS General Score 6 in all areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking) for students whose first language is not English.
All applicants will be interviewed with respect to suitability to the program.
Completion of Alberta Child Care Orientation Course
Standard Admission
Alberta High School Diploma, verified by transcript, or
Non-Alberta equivalent verified by transcript, or
Successful completion of the General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
Mature Admission (must be 18 years or older)
Students must have been out of school for a minimum of one year.
Students who do not hold a Canadian High School Diploma must successfully complete the CAAT (Canadian Adult Achievement Test).

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