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— Acurrent criminal record check from the Ministry
of Justice. Some types of criminal records may
limit or prohibit acceptance in field placement;
acceptance into field placement is a requirement
for program promotion;

— Current résumé; and
— Personal statement of interest (250 words).

Information on these requirements can be found in
the application package.

An orientation session is required and will be
arranged by the program designate.

Students applying to the diploma program
immediately following completion of a Human
Services certificate program, may request that the
contents of their file be transferred.

OTHER INFORMATION

N.B. A scheduled orientation and interview session
with Early Childhood Care and Education instructors
will be held to discuss the nature of the ECCE
program and requirements for practicum placements.

— Students may apply for a license to practice as an
ECE Assistant after successful completion of 1st
semester (ECCE 186)

— The Early Childhood Care and Education certificate
program is the prerequisite for post-basic training
programs

— All students must earn an approved First-Aid
certificate prior to receiving their Early Childhood
Care and Education certificate

— Inaddition to usual expenses for fees and books,
students have added expenses for regular travel
to area early childhood centres. Individuals
enrolling in the program are advised that access
to a reliable vehicle is necessary as travel to
centres is the responsibility of the student.

Careers

Graduates of both our Early Childhood Care &
Education certificate and diploma programs quickly
find employment or future educational opportunities
in one or more of the following roles:

1 Year Out
— Certified ECE in early learning and care

environments: preschool, group care,
out of school care

— Certified ECE assistant in early learning and
care environments

— Casual ECE in early learning
— Strong start facilitator
— Supported child development enhanced staff

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EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (ECCE)

Family child care operator

— Child minding

— Nanny

— Diploma/advanced certificate student

3 Years Out

— ECE supervisor

— Family/parenting facilitator

— Supported child development consultant

— Infant/toddler caregiver

— Special needs caregiver

— Child care resource and referral consultant
— School district educational assistant

— Undergraduate student
(ECCE and Child & Youth Care)

5 Years Out

— ECE supervisor
— ECE program manager
— Licensing officer

Program Courses

ECCE 168 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM I

This course provides students with practical
experience in observing and recording children’s
individual abilities and interests over time. The course
is designed to integrate theories and practices in the
ECCE field. Students observe and participate in child
care programs in the region. Reflective practice and
professional conduct are developed.

ECCE 169 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM II

This course provides students with practical
experience in observing and recording children’s
individual abilities and interests over time. The course
is designed to integrate theories and practices in the
ECCE field. Students observe and participate in child
care programs in the region. Reflective practice and
professional conduct are developed.

Prerequisites: All fall semester courses.

ECCE 178 - FOUNDATIONS OF
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE |

This course provides an overview to the role of the
professional in early childhood care and education.
Learners are supported in examining personal values,
beliefs and assumptions about young children,
families and services for children and families.

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ECCE 179 - FOUNDATIONS OF
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II

This course provides an overview of the field of early
childhood education from a philosophical perspective.
An ecological approach is used to explore issues such
as diversity, personal and professional ethics, legal
requirements and other factors relevant to children,
families and child care environments. Students
examine anti-bias principles and approaches to
working with young children. By exploring their

own adult role in play environments, learners will
integrate thinking regarding philosophies of least
restrictive environments and inclusionary practices.

ECCE 186 - CHILD HEALTH AND SAFETY

The focus of this course is on personal wellness
and the planning, establishment and maintenance
of a safe and healthy environment in programs for
children from birth to school age. Topics include:
food preparation and handling; planning nutritious
snacks and meals; diapering and toileting; accident
prevention and hazard identification; medication;
illness management and assessment; modeling
healthy practices and utilizing community health
resources.

ECCE 188 - RESPONSIVE CHILD-
CENTERED ENVIRONMENTS

This course provides opportunities to learn

about warm, caring, responsive relationships and
emotionally safe child-centered environments.
Students explore the areas of art, music, movement
and drama within the conceptual frameworks of
developmentally appropriate practice, the competent
child, diversity, child-centered environments,
sensory motor exploration, emergent curriculum

and creativity.

ECCE 189 - RESPONSIVE CHILD-
CENTERED ENVIRONMENTS Il

This course builds on the concepts and theories of
ECCE 188 with an emphasis on play theory, social
relationships and skills, and creative and cognitive
processes in children ages three to six years.
Learners examine the interface of adults and children
in a child-centered environment. Students learn

ways of supporting and extending the interests,
understandings and problem-solving abilities of
young children.

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