Course overview:
The Live-in Caregiver certificate program equips learners with the skills and competence to provide essential physical, psychological and social support to vulnerable individuals. The breadth of topics covered in the program will help prepare graduates to work with various groups of individuals including group homes and day service programs. The caregiver will be able to gain essential skills, including knowledge of Canadian Culture, interpersonal communication and organization skills.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Assist clients in dealing with personal and social problems
Interview clients to obtain case histories and background information
Prepare intake reports
Assess clients’ progress
Maintain good working relationships with other social service agencies
Program Duration:
320 hours/16 weeks
Career Opportunities for ECEA :
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be equipped to work as:
Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations
Delivery Method:
In class
Distance education
Admission Requirements:
High school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or BC Dogwood Diploma.
Minimum age of 19 for applicants without a high school diploma or equivalent educational qualification.
English proficiency, either through prior education at grade 10 level or higher or by passing an English language assessment (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent). Adequate English language skills are essential for success, as the program is taught in English.
English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements:
Applicants must provide one of the following:
Proof of completing 3 years of full-time secondary school (Grades 8-12) in English in a country where English is a primary language.
Evidence of post-secondary education completed in English in a country where English is a principal language.
IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 5.5
TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 46.
CLB PT: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
CELPIP: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
CAEL Canadian Academic English Language Assessment: Overall score of 40.
Duolingo 90 or above
Domestic Students
Total Fee – $2,300
Tuition Fee: $1,000
Application Fee: $150
Textbooks Fee: $150
Material Fee: $1,000
International Students
Total Fee – $2,400
Tuition Fee: $1,000
Application Fee: $250
Textbooks Fee: $150
Material Fee: $1,000
This program does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, the registrar did not review this program.
