NACC Early Childcare Assistance 2021
Course Name
NACC Early Childcare Assistant
Course Duration
300 (Hours)
Tution Fees
$14700
Duration of course (Theory / Practical)
7.5 Months
Duration of the Placement
240 (Hours)
Introduction
NACC Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) diploma programs typically take around 9 months to 1 year (or 40 weeks) to complete, involving about 1000 hours of training with a mix of 675 hours of theory and 325 hours of mandatory hands-on practicum placements in infant/toddler and preschool settings, with variations depending on the specific college and whether it's full-time or accelerated.
Career Opportunities
Early childcare assistance is a field full of opportunities such as behavioral analyst, infant teacher, home-based service provider, elementary-school teacher, child specialist, and childcare assistant, etc. Having a career in this field allows one to give something back to the society in the form of guiding and helping the future generation. It entails a lively and fun work environment wherein one not only gets to teach but also learns many things. It allows one foster skills such as patience, compassion, empathy, and creativity. All in all, the field is filled to its brim with never-ending career opportunities.
Graduation Requirements
To successfully meet the program outcomes the student must:
- Achieve a minimum mark of 65% in all of the module assignments and exams
- Achieve a satisfactory rating in the internship evaluation
Admission Requirements
- An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; or is at least 18 years of age or older and pass an entry test.
- Proof of English proficiency required for international students Or ERICC Academic Prequisites 1 and 2
Placement Requirements
Medical form filled by a certified physician. The form will be provided by the college with the necessary information.
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