Overview

There is an increasing demand for child development practitioners who are not only skilled in the practical aspects of the trade, but also have a sound theoretical knowledge. The majority of the training takes place while working on the job as a paid apprentice, and the formal education portion is taken via distance education. This program can be completed in as little as three years.

Your Future Career

• Child care centres or nursery schools
• Kindergarten programs
• Resource and learning access programs
• Specialty early learning schools

What Your Learn

• Child development
• Infant, toddler, pre-school and school-aged curricula
• Interpersonal communications
• Health, safety and nutrition 
• Administration