Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement
This introductory program provides the minimum training required by Saskatchewan Ministry of Education in order to work as a child care worker. The curriculum emphasizes content and best practices in three core areas: Child Development, Programming, and Relationships. Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification is required if you work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children for 65 hours or more per month in a licensed child care centre. All applicants must apply directly to the Ministry of Education for ECE Certification.
In addition to the workshops and online meetings, a home study will be required.
We will be offering modules in both Nipawin and Melfort.
Individuals may apply for Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate of Achievement once they have completed three courses: Health, Safety and Nutrition (ECE 142); Child Guidance 1 (HUMD 183); and, Dynamics of Play 1 (ECE 106).
Completion of Grade 10 is required for entry into the Certificate of Achievement and English Language Requirement
For more information about certification see Early Childhood Educator Certification.
Notes:
- There is space for 15 students in each module.
- Spots will be secured with a paid registration.
- Applications will close 1 week before the start date of the module.
- For each module, there will be at least 3 days where you will have face-to-face classes and there will be at least 4 days of virtual classes you will need to attend.
- BOOKS - you are responsible to order your books from the Saskpoly bookstore. We suggest you order books at least 2 weeks before your class starts. More details to follow in July.
- CANCELLATIONS: If you choose not to take a course you must cancel 3 business days or more before the course starts to receive a refund. If you cancel less than 3 business days before no refund will be received.
- Should you have any questions about program delivery - please contact the Program Coordinator - Sabrina Lebel
- For planning your courses, please contact our Advisor - gmak@cumberlandcollege.sk.ca
** To register for modules please see below the Courses Available. Then drop down each of the courses and register in the courses you want. If you are sponsored selected sponsor under payment options instead of inputting a payment method.
Courses available:
#3 - ECE106 (Melfort) Dynamics of Play (Sept 7 - Oct 21, 2023)
You will learn about the essential role play has in supporting the holistic development of children. The course focuses on the role of the early childhood educator in supporting children’s play, exploration and inquiry across all cultures and abilities.
#3 - ECE142 (Melfort) - Health, Safety and Nutrition (Jan 4 - Feb 15, 2024)
Your studies will focus on diverse cultural practices that promote the health, safety and nutritional needs of children and which support their holistic development.
#3 - HUMD183 (Melfort) Child Guidance 1 (Nov 2 - Dec 16, 2023)
You will examine the strategies of developmentally appropriate child guidance. You will learn about the importance of building relationships and establishing trust prior to guiding behavior. You will practice techniques that support children while encouraging a co-operative attitude, a sense of autonomy and a positive self-image. Your studies will also explore Indigenous traditional practices of modelling and storytelling as a guidance technique.
#4 - ECE106 (Nipawin) Dynamics of Play 1 (Jan 4 - Feb 15, 2024)
You will learn about the essential role play has in supporting the holistic development of children. The course focuses on the role of the early childhood educator in supporting children’s play, exploration and inquiry across all cultures and abilities.
#4 - ECE142 (Nipawin) - Health, Safety and Nutrition (Apr 20 - Jun 8, 2024)
Your studies will focus on diverse cultural practices that promote the health, safety and nutritional needs of children and which support their holistic development
#4 - HUMD183 (Nipawin) Child Guidance 1 (Feb 29 - Apr 18, 2024)
You will examine the strategies of developmentally appropriate child guidance. You will learn about the importance of building relationships and establishing trust prior to guiding behavior. You will practice techniques that support children while encouraging a co-operative attitude, a sense of autonomy and a positive self-image. Your studies will also explore Indigenous traditional practices of modelling and storytelling as a guidance technique.
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