Educational Assistant &

Community Support Certificate

Human Services Programs For more information: http://www.tru.ca/williamslake/programs/humanservice/html Educational Assistant & Community Support Certificate Program Kathy Lauriente 250.392.8041 klauriente@tru.ca Registrar’s Office 250.392.8000 or 1.800.663.4936 wlmain@tru.ca

Graduates work in a variety of different roles, including school support workers (teacher’s assistants), group home workers, life skills coaches, and respite car workers. 80-90% of graduates of the Educational Assistant & Community Support Program find work related to the field within four months of completion of the program.

Students are required to undergo a criminal record check for field work purposes. If you have any concerns about this, contact Kathy—the Program Coordinator.

Admission Orientation—There will be a mandatory orientation session for applicants. Contact the Registrar’s Office at 250.392.8020 to reserve your seat. Topics to be covered will include program information & career opportunities.

PROGRAM CONTACTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FOLLOWING ACCEPTANCE

The Educational Assistant & Community Support Certificate prepares students for careers with agencies that provide support and service to children or adults with exceptionalities. Graduates of the program are able to assist individuals with special needs to learn educational, social, vocational, recreational, and personal life skills.

The Educational Assistant & Community Support Certificate Program includes a field work practicum in the final semester of study. Practicum placements are offered in many different service areas, including schools, community agencies, group homes, day programs, and supported employment services.

BC Grade 12/Equivalent or Mature Student Status.

73% on the combined BC English 12 & Government Exam (within the last 5 years) or Level 5 on LPI (written within the last 2 years) or completion of English 060, with a Grade of C+ or higher.

Age—Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age on or before November 15 of the application year.

Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status.

Two letters of reference (on enclosed forms only).

Programs Admissions Orientation. Criminal Record Check is required if you

are accepted into the program.

The current estimated costs for the 8-month program (two semesters, full time) include: Tuition & Fees: $4,300* Books: $750 * Approximate costs for this year

Graduates of the Educational Assistant & Community Support Certificate are able to ladder directly into Year Two of the Human Service Diploma

The Educational Assistant & Community Support Program admits 24 full time students who begin study in September. This year, there will be a new intake of students starting in September 2015.

Applicants must submit two letters of reference (forms are included in package). At least one must be from an employer, volunteer supervisor, or community professional that can comment on the applicant’s suitability for, or performance in human service work. Letters must be less than 2 years old at the date of application to the program and must include the referee’s contact.

*Courses will be scheduled over 2 days per week.

Perfect for out-of-town or working

FIELD EXPERIENCE

TRU HUMAN SERVICE DIPLOMA

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

REFERENCES