Early Childhood Care and Education

3-Term Certificate (9 month) at Castlegar

Career Potential

An individual who has completed the basic Early Childhood Education training and first aid; as well as, the appropriate character reference, may apply for a one year ECCE License to Practice. After completing an additional 500 hours of work experience are eligible to receive a 5 year license to practice as an Early Childhood Educator from the Community Care Facilities Branch, Ministry of Health (BC).

For information regarding requirements for registration as an Early Childhood Educator in British Columbia please see the Early Childhood Education Information webpage at http:www.hlth.gov.bc.ca/ccf/ece/index.html The Early Childhood Education Registry can also be contacted at (250) 952-1726.

Graduates are in demand to work in childcare centres, nursery schools, preschool recreation, school-age programs, early learning and literacy programs and family centers.