Admission Requirements

1. Educational Requirements
   1. B.C. Grade 12 or mature student status
   2. 73% on the combined English 12 and Government Exam (within the last 5 years)
      1. or Level 4 of the Language Proficiency Index (within the last 2 years)
      2. or Completion of English 060 with a B- or better
      3. or Completion of English 110 with a C+ or better
2. General Requirements
   1. General medical to ascertain fitness
   2. Immunization schedule
   3. Volunteer and/or work experience of 50 hours in a licensed group, pre-school or childcare facility and under supervision of a qualified Early Childhood Educator.
   4. Two letters of reference
   5. Applicant Readiness Group Interview
   6. Criminal Record Check
   7. Certificates:
   • First-Aid – applicants must hold a valid certificate in one of the First Aid Courses required by the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services (a list of acceptable courses is available in the admission package)
   • Food Safe

Small group admission interviews provide applicants with information about the program. As well, an interview panel will ask questions in order to assess applicant readiness for the training program. All applicants will fill out an interview information form; will be asked the same questions and will have submitted two sealed letters of reference for the interview. Applicants will be contacted by UCC personnel to arrange the date and time of the admission interview. Interviews are granted once applicants have completed all other admission requirements, except medical and criminal record checks. Admission interviews generally take place starting in April each year and continue until the program is filled. Further details are included in the admissions information package.

Applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check during the first week of the program. Applicants with a criminal record may be unable to complete the requirements of this program. This complies with Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services regulations governing childcare facilities.