Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Certificate
Description
Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Certificate OFFERED ONLINE
Registration for CDP Apprenticeship courses will be by Loyalist College contact only.
This means that students will not be able to register for courses on this website.
To access a list of contact information for your local MAESD Apprenticeship offices, click here
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The apprenticeship program is for people interested in completing the Child Development Practitioner certificate while working in the field.
The Child Development Practitioner Certificate (ECEM) program allows the student flexibility and interactive learning without the requirement of classroom attendance. This program is delivered via distance. Course outline, schedule, lessons, assessments and web links are posted on Blackboard in each individual course. Placements are arranged by the student in their Ontario community and approved by Loyalist College. There is no requirement to attend our Belleville campus. Any invigilated tests can be done at a local testing centre.
This CDP certificate can lead to the Early Childhood Education diploma, which prepares you to work with children either individually or within groups. Graduates work as early childhood educators in settings that include full-day early learning kindergarten programs, child care centres, nursery schools, private home child care, live in/out nanny, resource centres, cruise ships and resorts.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Apprenticeship students are required to have a valid Client Identification Number from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MAESD). To register with the Ministry, please call 1-800-387-5656 or visit www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship for information.
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal Record Check: In order to participate in placements, students are required to produce a clean criminal record check, including the screening for vulnerable populations, by their local police service. If you have been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code for which you have not been pardoned, you may be ineligible for placements.
Health, CPR and First Aid: Students are also required to have a valid Standard First Aid, CPR Level “C” and negative TB screening and covid vaccine following the Loyalist College Policy
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of College Writing Skills and three approved General Education courses – see Student Handbook for details
Students must achieve a minimum of 50% in all courses and a Pass in all placements to obtain this certificate, all recorded on Loyalist transcript
Students must obtain a GPA of 60% of higher to obtain this certificate
Students have seven years to complete the program requirements
Copy of your Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”
Copy of your signed CDP certificate
REQUIRED COURSES:
Registration for CDP Apprenticeship courses will be by Loyalist College contact only.
This means that students will not be able to register for courses on this website.
To access a list of contact information for your local MAESD Apprenticeship offices, click here
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The apprenticeship program is for people interested in completing the Child Development Practitioner certificate while working in the field.
The Child Development Practitioner Certificate (ECEM) program allows the student flexibility and interactive learning without the requirement of classroom attendance. This program is delivered via distance. Course outline, schedule, lessons, assessments and web links are posted on Blackboard in each individual course. Placements are arranged by the student in their Ontario community and approved by Loyalist College. There is no requirement to attend our Belleville campus. Any invigilated tests can be done at a local testing centre.
This CDP certificate can lead to the Early Childhood Education diploma, which prepares you to work with children either individually or within groups. Graduates work as early childhood educators in settings that include full-day early learning kindergarten programs, child care centres, nursery schools, private home child care, live in/out nanny, resource centres, cruise ships and resorts.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Apprenticeship students are required to have a valid Client Identification Number from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MAESD). To register with the Ministry, please call 1-800-387-5656 or visit www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship for information.
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal Record Check: In order to participate in placements, students are required to produce a clean criminal record check, including the screening for vulnerable populations, by their local police service. If you have been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code for which you have not been pardoned, you may be ineligible for placements.
Health, CPR and First Aid: Students are also required to have a valid Standard First Aid, CPR Level “C” and negative TB screening and covid vaccine following the Loyalist College Policy
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of College Writing Skills and three approved General Education courses – see Student Handbook for details
Students must achieve a minimum of 50% in all courses and a Pass in all placements to obtain this certificate, all recorded on Loyalist transcript
Students must obtain a GPA of 60% of higher to obtain this certificate
Students have seven years to complete the program requirements
Copy of your Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”
Copy of your signed CDP certificate
REQUIRED COURSES:
Level A
CDPA 7000 RS 61 Child Development 1
CDPA 7003 RS 60 Health, Safety and Nutrition
CDPA 7001 RS 63 Foundations of Early Learning Environment
CDPA 7002 RS 64 Foundations of Early Learning Environment Placement – 42 hours
Level B
CDPB 7003 RS 62 Creative Expression
CDPB 7002 RS 75 Philosophies and Education Models for ECE
CDPB 7000 RS 66 Preschool Learning Environment 1
CDPB 7001 RS 67 Preschool Learning Environment 1 Placement – 72 hours
Level C
CDPC 7003 RS 72 Interpersonal Communication
CDPC 7002 RS 71 Inclusive Practice and Advocacy
CDPC 7000 RS 73 Infant and Toddler Learning Environment
CDPC 7001 RS 74 Infant and Toddler Learning Environment Placement – 54 hours
Level D
CDPD 7000 RS 76 Preschool Learning Environment 2
CDPD 7001 RS 77 Preschool Learning Environment 2 Placement – 78 hours
CDPD 7002 RS 78 Child, Family and Community
CDPD 7003 RS 65 Child Development 2
Level E
CDPE 7003 RS 70 Child Protection
CDPE 7001 RS 68 School Age Learning Environment
CDPE 7002 RS 69 School Age Learning Environment Placement – 39 hours
CDPE 7004 RS 80 Child Development 3: Inclusion of Children with Exceptionalities
CDPE 7000 RS 79 Legislation and Social Policy in Early Learning Administration
Level F
CDPF 7000 RS 70 Professional Practice
CDPF 7001 RS 70 Advanced Placement – 96 hours
Please note:
• Important dates apply to registration, withdraw with a refund and withdraw without academic penalty
• Courses are delivered online through Canvas
• Registration is directed by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
• Courses can fill up prior to the end of the registration period
• There may be additional costs related to placement for which the student will be responsible
• ECE Diploma graduates must apply with the College of Early Childhood Educators to become a Registered ECE
• Requirements for invigilated tests can be done at an approved site
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Child Development 1
- Child Development 2
- Child Development 3: Inclusion of Children with Exceptionalities
- Child Protection
- Creative Expression
- Foundations of Early Learning Environment
- Foundations of Early Learning Environment Placement (42 Hours)
- Health Safety and Nutrition (CDP)
- Inclusive Practice and Advocacy
- Infant and Toddler Learning Environment
- Infant and Toddler Learning Environment Placement
- Interpersonal Communication
- Legislation and Social Policy in Early Learning Administration
- Philosophies and Education Models for ECE
- Preschool Learning Environment 1
- Preschool Learning Environment 1 Placement
- Preschool Learning Environment 2
- Preschool Learning Environment 2 Placement
- Professional Practice
- School Age Learning Environment Placement
- School Age Learning Environment
- Child, Family and Community
Overview
- Institution: Loyalist College
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: CDP
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.