Early Childhood Care & Education Educator Certificate
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This Certificate program is designed for you to qualify as a Licensed Early Childhood Educator in British Columbia. You will be certified to work with children in a variety of childcare settings, including daycare centres and pre-schools. You may even want to start your own daycare business!
MTI Community College specializes in teaching the Reggio Emilia Approach to childcare. The Reggio Emilia Approach is based on following the children's interests, involving them in hands-on, multi-sensory activities and active exploration. The teacher works with the children as a guide and co-explorer, using interests and abilities as a blueprint.
When you attend classes at MTI, you receive individualized service and specialized training due to our manageable class sizes. Our approach is to provide you with knowledge-based education and mentorship using highly qualified instructional staff.
You receive ten weeks of practicum placement experience that provides you with excellent training, networking and job prospects. You will also have career preparation where we will help you with your resume and assist you in finding employment as an Early Childhood Educator. We know our program will work for you as it did for the over 93% of MTI ECE grads that got employed last year.
Students who graduate with a Certificate, and who successfully complete 500 hours of work experience under a licensed Early Childhood Educator, will be eligible for registration with the Provincial Childcare Facilities Licensing Board, Ministry of Health. MTI is the LARGEST trainer of Early Childhood Educators ni British Columbia.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 or mature student. Entrance Assessment. Doctor's certificate of good health. 3 Letters of recommendation for working with children. Completion of a Criminal Record Check - $20 fee Victoria Ministry of Attorney General.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Full-time Program Duration: 47 Weeks
Part-time Program Duration:
Evening Year 1 Classroom Components: 49 Weeks
Evening Year 2 Classroom Components: 28 Weeks
Practicum Component: 10 Weeks
Professional Development Days & Stat Holidays
Winter Term Break, Spring Term Break & Summer Term Break
$12,000 Domestic Students / $15,600 International Students
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