Diploma Program Childcare
Live in Caregiver (Childcare Courses)
This program has been approved by PTIB.
Diploma in Childcare Overview
The Live in Caregiver (childcare) program is a training program that prepares students to work for Canadian families or organizations providing caregiving services for children. Students will gain essential skills, including knowledge of Canadian Culture, interpersonal communication skills, guiding childrenโs behaviour, and other health and safety related skills required to be a live-in caregiver.
Career Occupation
Illustrative example(s):
- Babysitter
- Babysitter โ fitness centre
- Child care provider โ private home
- Foster parent
- Live-in caregiver, child care
- Nanny
- Parentโs helper
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students require ONE of the following:
- Duolingo: 85-90
- TOEIC: 605
- TOEFL (paper-based) 530
- TOEFL (IBT): 65
- IELTS: 5.5
- LPI Level 6
- Celpip: 6
- Cael: 40
- Successfully reached the Upper Intermediate Level at SELC English Language Centre.
- SELC College administered English Language Test grade of 70% or higher
Students require the following:
- Applicants must be 19 years of age or older.
- Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency for domestic students
- Prior to being accepted into Work Experience Students require a clear CRC (criminal record check) for working with a vulnerable population, First aid with child CPR.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Program Duration
- 49 weeks - total of 1920 hours
- Classroom Instruction 680 hours
- Co-op 680 hours
QUICK LINKS
Courses
HSMT - Medical Terminology (40 of Hours)
CSCS - Introduction to Caregiver (40 of Hours)
CSGD - Introduction to Human Growth & Development (80 of Hours)
CSYA - Caring for the Young (80 of Hours)
CSHS - Health & Safety (80 of Hours)
CSHN - Health & Nutrition (80 of Hours)
CSCD - Caring about Culture & Diversity (80 of Hours)
CSWD - Health, Wellness & Working with Disability (80 of Hours)
CSMP - Home Management & Professional Practice (80 of Hours)
CS - Career success (40 of Hours)