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Infant and Toddler and Special Needs Certificate

For those who have completed basic Early Childhood Education training and who hold a B.C. License from the Ministry in basic ECCE, we offer two post-basic certificate programs. Both our Infant and Toddler and Special Needs Certificate programs commence in September of each year. Our curriculum includes core courses relevant to both certificate programs as well as dedicated courses in each area of specialty.

As these are popular programs with limited seating, please submit your application promptly to avoid disappointment. Applications will be accepted from January through May 31 on a first come, first served basis. You will be advised after June 15 if we can accept your application for our annual September intake.

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Program Description

Required Courses:




Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Exceptions
Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC's policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.


As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Program Specific:

In order to apply for either of these programs, the following is required:

- A B.C. Licence in basic ECCE prior to applying

- Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident

- Proof of Grade 12 English proficiency



Apply to this Program

    Fax     In Person
Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604-443-8393. Visit the Registration Desk at our Downtown campus, 2nd floor, 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver [map].

Business hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

- Refund and course cancellation policy


Courses

Currently scheduled:
Course Name Course Code Course Type
Adv Child Growth & Development ECCE 3101 required
Advanced Field Studies ECCE 3103 required
Childcare Administration ECCE 3108 required
Infant/Toddler Practicum 1 ECCE 2204 required
Infant/Toddler Practicum 2 ECCE 2208 required
Prof Perspectives On Childcare ECCE 3109 required
Role of the Caregiver ECCE 2201 required
Special Needs Blk Practicum 1 ECCE 3106 required
Special Needs Blk Practicum 2 ECCE 3107 required


Note:

* All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

* Published fees for Continuing Studies programs and courses include GST (if applicable) as well as a College Initiative Fee, which varies depending on the individual course. Student Union Fees will be assessed at time of registration. Please note: fees displayed on the web do not include Student Union Fees.


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