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Diploma of Community Support Worker
- Vancouver, Canada
- 0.5 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
A 24-week community support worker certificate with a 160-hour practicum in Vancouver.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Build subject knowledge and transferable analytical skills in Community Support Worker. Apply appropriate methods to problems in this field
- work on academic or practical tasks
- and communicate findings clearly.
Career outcomes
- Addictions worker
- child and youth worker
- community development worker
- developmental services worker
- drop-in centre worker
- group home worker
- life skills instructor
Curriculum
- A 24-week programme taught Monday to Friday
- in person or hybrid
- with a guaranteed 160-hour practicum. Students also earn Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- First Aid for Opioid Harm Reduction and Naloxone
- and Indigenous Cultural Safety certifications
- plus training in substance use and addiction.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent (or mature student status); proof of English; suitability interview for select programmes; PAL needs a 50% tuition deposit
- statement of purpose
- proof of funds
- health certificate and police clearance.
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check entry requirements. Apply online and pay the application fee where charged. Receive the Conditional Offer and submit passport
- high school diploma or equivalent
- proof of English and the listed documents; a suitability interview applies to some programmes. Pay the tuition deposit (50% for the Provincial Attestation Letter). Receive the Letter of Admission and PAL. Apply for the study permit with proof of funds for tuition and living costs. Study permit
- health insurance and enrolment contract before the start.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,655 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | OICC Vancouver Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Oxford International Career Colleges Vancouver |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
Tuition is $18,655 CAD per year. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.

