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Diploma of Live-in Caregiver Childcare
- Vancouver, Canada
- 0.92 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Diploma preparing students to work as home child care providers and caregivers.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0.92 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Live-in Caregiver (Childcare) to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to 48-week co-op diploma with ten courses
- including Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Caregiver
- as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
- ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.
Career outcomes
- Home child care provider
- babysitter
- foster parent
Curriculum
- 48-week co-op diploma with ten courses
- including Medical Terminology
- Introduction to Caregiver
- Child Growth and Development
- Caring for the Young
- Health
- Safety and Nutrition in Early Learning and Child Care
- Positive Guidance
- Caring About Culture and Diversity
- Disability and Wellness
- and Home Management and Professional Practice.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 18+ with high school completed and/or post-secondary started
- or mature student (19+
- one year out of school
- 100 hours of related industry experience)
- English proficiency by schooling in English or an accepted test
- some programmes need a criminal record check.
Accepted academic background
High school completion or equivalent (age 18 or older), or mature student status (age 19, out of school one year, 100 hours of industry experience); valid ID and academic documents on request; some programmes add a criminal record check or practicum health requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 46
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 43
- Cambridge FCE
- Institutional test SELC EAP Level 3 (75%)
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,725 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $350 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | SELC College, 1155 W. Pender St |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Community Programs |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0.92 years |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.92 years.
Tuition is $11,725 CAD per year. The application fee is $350 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 43, Cambridge FCE, Institutional test SELC EAP Level 3 (75%), IELTS Academic 5.5.