• Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level

• Grade 12 academic English* minimum of 65%

• Applicants must be out of high school at least one year before applying to this program due to the nature of the work and the age range of the clientele serviced by a child and youth care worker

• Two letters of reference, one personal and one from an employer or a teacher, not from a family member (this is a PDF and will open in a new window)

• A minimum of 100 hours paid work or volunteer experience with youth ages 8-18. Babysitting hours are not acceptable. Volunteer Experience Form (this is a PDF and will open in a new window)
  
  
• All applicants will receive an invitation to attend a Child and Youth Care Worker program information session. It is important for you to attend the session to make sure that this program is the right fit for you.

• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C from a recognized First Aid/CPR Provider

• Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Certificate

• Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program

NOTE
Post-secondary diplomas, degrees, or psychology/sociology credits will enhance application. Hepatitis B immunizations are recommended.

NOTE
Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check: Before attending any practicum or clinical portions of the program, a student must submit a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check. If the check indicates that a record exists, the student may not be able to complete portions of their program that are required for graduation. Any associated costs are the responsibility of the student.

NOTE: If your first language is not English please review our English Language Requirements page.
https://www.hollandcollege.com/admissions/language-requirements.html

Fees for the academic year 2020/2021. Please note: Tuition and Fees are listed in Canadian dollars.

First-year international students pay an additional $4,000 CAD student fee, second-year international students pay an additional $3,250 CAD student fee (2020/2021 only).
International Health Fee is an additional $750 per year.
International Student Fees are due on the first day of class.

Graduates from this program may find employment with:

• Government or private agencies

• Crisis assessment centres

• Young offender facilities

• Residential treatment programs

• Group homes

• Schools

• Day programs

• Various community-based, youth-oriented programs

• Family preservation programs

Degree Pathways

Many Holland College programs have degree pathways. For more information, see our Degree Pathways section.