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Type:
Diploma
Duration:
40 Weeks FT/60 Weeks PT
Financial Aid:
$1000 Award
You could be earning
Upto $55000
in less than one year
$ 0 *
Average Wage/Hr
+ $ 0 /Hr
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ECE Registery Approved
Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is designed for people who want to work with young children in day care centers, preschools, day camps and with any other childcare services. Our desire is to inspire tomorrow’s education to stop, think and learn.
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Program Admission Requirements
Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more). Students will need to submit a proof of English Language Competency by any one of the following options:
Domestic Students:
- Grade 10 English
- Successful completion of English Language Proficiency Assessment Test conducted by the college
- CLB Level 6 or more
- CELPIP Level 7 or more
International Students:
- IELTS 5.5 Bands or More
- CLB Level 6 or more
- PTE Academic 50 or more
- Duolingo test with 85 or more score
- TOEFL IBT with 46 or more score
- TOEFL CBT with 133 or more score
- CELPIP Level 7 or more
- Successful completion of English Language Proficiency Assessment Test conducted by the college
Additionally, students will be required to complete the following third-party certificates prior to graduation:
- FoodSafe Level 1
- Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR/AED Level B
Program Duration
Program Duration
- Full Time: 40 Weeks
- Part Time: 60 Weeks
Course Outline
| Course # | Title of Course/Practicum Component | # of Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECE010 | Child Care Growth and Development I | 45 |
| ECE020 | Child Care Growth and Development II | 45 |
| ECE030 | Guidance and Caring | 60 |
| ECE040 | Foundation and Philosophy of ECE | 60 |
| ECE050 | Pedagogy and BC Early Learning Framework | 50 |
| ECE080 | Early Childhood Education I | 60 |
| ECE082 | Early Childhood Education II | 30 |
| ECE084 | Early Childhood Education III | 30 |
| ECE060 | Fostering Outdoor and Nature Play | 30 |
| ECE090 | Interpersonal Communication | 45 |
| ECE070 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 30 |
| ECE110 | Practicum I Observation and Recording | 112 |
| ECE120 | Practicum II | 186 |
| ECE130 | Practicum III | 186 |
| Total # of Hours | 969 |
Please speak with your Campus Representative if you need further information.
Financial Assistance
Western Community College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation.
- BC Student Loan
- In-house Financing
- Student Line of Credit
- Scholarships
- Bursaries and Government grants available while studying and after graduation too.
Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.
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