Early Childhood Education (ECE) - Western Community College

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Early Childhood Education

In 40 Weeks*

Work In Or Open Up Your Own Daycare Facility.

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Type:
Diploma

Duration:
40 Weeks full time

Financial Aid:
BC Student Loan, In-House Financing

Program Fee for Domestic Students

$10,890*

*After Scholarship

$ 0 *

Average Wage/Hr

0 $

Added Government Top-Up

Our Graduates Work In

ECE Registry Approved Program Overview

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.

Graduates of this program have diverse opportunities to provide child-care services. The child-care field is considered to be an above-average growth profession with increasing annual demand for employees. After completion of this program, the graduates will be able to work as Early childhood assistant, Early childhood educator – preschool, Early childhood supervisor, Preschool supervisor and more.

We offer flexible class schedules so you can select either morning, evening, or weekend class times for your program with fast track batches for certain cohorts.

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Program Details

Program Duration

Full Time: 40 Weeks

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:

Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR/AED Level B

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

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.

Job Opportunities

After completion of this program, the graduates will be able to work as:

Wages

Earn up to $25.00* per hour as an Early Childhood Educator + $4 Government Top Up
All wages taken from the Canada Job Bank

You may be eligible to get Bursaries
+ Tuition Fee Scholarship For Upto 16K*

Student Testimonials

The classroom structure is very clear and the teachers really care about helping their students. All the staff and receptionists are exceedingly nice to me. Thank you so much!

- Helen Alex Murray

Student