Requirements
Early Learning and Care
(formerly Early Childhood Care & Education)
Admission Requirements
- Submit proof of a letter grade of “C+” or higher in English 12, or EFP 12, or "C" or higher in ENGL 092 & ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 & ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 & ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 & ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 & ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment; and,
- Submit proof of completion of 40 hours experience as an employee or volunteer in a licensed preschool or group day care centre within the past five years. If you have employee or volunteer experience from outside of Canada please contact the Program Leader.
If you’re missing some prerequisites, don’t worry! Alternative secondary school prerequisites and general upgrading are available right here at Camosun College. There are many options for you to consider:
If you need courses for licensing only, contact the ECCE program leader to discuss your educational needs; email at cfcsinfo@camosun.bc.ca or phone the CFCS Main office at 370-3206.
Program participation requirements
On or before the first day of class students are required to submit:
- documented completion of current First Aid Certificate accepted by the Child Care Facilities Licensing Board;
- Due to new legislation that came into effect January 2011, every registered student who has
practicum/clinical placement involving work with children and/or vulnerable adults must undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC) through the Criminal Record Review Program. A new process is presently being developed. Students will also be informed of the new process during program information sessions. Any CRC done outside the college will NOT be accepted and will result in additional cost to the student.
Completion requirements
- Students must complete all program courses and receive at least 65% (C+) in all courses to proceed through the program, plus sucessfully complete ELC 140, ELC 141, ELC 240 and ELC 241 to graduate with a Diploma in Early Learning and Care.
Students should be advised that graduation from an approved post-secondary Early Childhood Education program does not automatically ensure registration as an Early Childhood Educator. For more details, call the Registry office at Toll-free 1 888 338-6622 (in Victoria 356-6501) or check the government website.
