Requirements
Indigenous Family Support Certificate
(formerly First Nations Family Support Worker)
Admission requirements
When you apply you need to:
- Students must be of Aboriginal ancestry*; and,
- Submit proof of a letter grade of “C+” or higher in English 12, or EFP 12, or 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,
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:
*Camosun College recognizes any student who is a descendant of Indigenous peoples of North America to be an Aboriginal student. This includes status and non-status Indians, Metis, Inuit, and Native Americans living in Canada.
Notes:
- Attendance at a program information session is highly recommended.
- A TB skin test, Hepatitis B and flu vaccination are highly recommended and are available at local health clinics or through physicians.
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level "C" is highly recommended to succeed in the program.
- Upon entry in the program, you are advised to have basic computer literacy including experience with keyboarding and basic internet search and email skills.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete PSYC 154 and ENGL 150 prior to starting the program.
Participation requirements
- 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.
A six-week practicum placement is a component of this program.
Completion requirements
In order to qualify for the Certificate in Indigenous Family Support students must obtain a letter grade of at least a “C” in all program courses.
