Community Support Worker Certificate
(Community and School Support)
• Part-time (maximum three courses
completed English 12 (with a final
Path #3: Caregiver
at once) • Starts: September and
grade of at least “C”), or equivalent.
For students who are caregivers (such
To download an admissions package,
January • Fees: $274 per course •
as a parent, guardian, or sibling of a
Equivalent to a one-year certificate
person with a developmental disability)
Effective September 2012: Students
and over 19 years of age:
program (individual completion time
have ten years from the time of first
varies) • Distance education through
• Verification (such as a transcript) of
registration to complete all of the
having completed English 12 or
CNC Prince George
course and practicum requirements for
equivalent with a minimum “C”
the Comunity Support Worker (CSW)
grade
Certificate and/or the Education Assis-
Careers
• A completed CASS Personal State-
tant (EA) Certificate. This policy ap-
The Community Support Worker pro-
ment Form (available at
plies to CNC courses and to all courses
gram is one of CNC’s Community and
transferred from other post-secondary
School Support programs. CASS is
institutions for credit at CNC. Courses
based on the following values:
more than ten years old may be consid-
Path #4: Special Admission
• Individuals with developmental
ered for elective credit. Students should
For those who do not yet qualify for full
disabilities have the right to support
contact the Dean to discuss this option.
admission into the program. Special
services that respect inclusion and
(Please note that professional certifica-
Admission students can register for one
choice;
tion or accreditation bodies and receiv-
semester in CASS 110 and/or CASS 120.
ing institutions may have different cri-
• Individuals with developmental
teria.)
• Verification (such as a transcript) of
disabilities have the right to work with
having completed English 12 or
skilled and respectful support staff in
New students are admitted to the
equivalent with a minimum “C”
community and school settings.
program in one of four ways:
grade.
In addition to the Community Support
• Special Admission students must
Worker program, CASS offers these two
Path #1: Paid Paraprofessional
complete 65 hours of relevant volun-
credentials, both listed in this calendar:
For students employed as paraprofes-
teer experience with an individual
• Education Assistant Certificate
sionals providing support services to
with a developmental disability dur-
• Human Service Citation
persons with developmental disabilities:
ing their first semester. To continue
in the program, they must submit a
With a Community Support Worker
• Verification (such as a transcript) of
Volunteer Experience Record (avail-
Certificate, you’ll be prepared to work
English 12 or equivalent with a mini-
with children and adults in a wide vari-
mum “C” grade
and apply for full admission.
ety of community settings, including
• A letter from an employer (on agency
community living agencies and contrac-
English 12 or equivalent: If you don’t
letterhead) confirming employment.
tors, respite care, supported employ-
have English 12 or equivalent with a
ment settings, residential support, life
minimum “C” grade, you must write an
skills, leisure and day programs, and
Path #2: Volunteer Service Provider
English test at CNC. It’s your responsi-
more.
bility to contact CNC’s Centre for
For students volunteering service to
people with developmental disabilities:
Student Success (1-800-371-8111, ext.
The program is designed for practicing
5837) and arrange to write this test.
support workers and those who choose
• Verification (such as a transcript) of
Note: If your results don’t meet the
to become practitioners. It enhances
having English 12 or equivalent with
required level, you must upgrade before
competence in inclusion, human devel-
a minimum “C” grade
admission to the program.
opment, learning and support strategies,
• A CASS Volunteer Experience
health and wellness, communication,
Record (available at
community and relationships, and pro-
fessional practice and accountability.
pleted by a supervisor, documenting
at least 65 hours of direct service in
Admission requirements
the past three years.
All applicants must provide a transcript
or other official proof that they have
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Community Support Worker Certificate cont’d
Program outline
4. Learners who meet the criteria for
• Social Service Worker (UT)
steps 1, 2 and 3 may register in and
Diploma
CASS 110
Communication Skills
complete CASS 100
CASS 120
Human Diversity:
• University-level classes in psy-
A Disability Perspective
5. a) Learners who achieve 60% or
chology, sociology, or social work
CASS 130
Ethical Foundations of
better in each course assessed in
Practice
CASS 100 are granted
Important dates
CASS 140
Positive Approaches to
Advanced Standing for the
Teaching and Learning:
applicable course(s)
Fall term (distance format)
Part I
b) Learners who achieve a grade of
• Classes: August 29, 2011 -
CASS 145
Positive Approaches to
40-59% in any of the CASS 100
December 16, 2011 (includes exams)
Teaching and Learning:
courses may register in the
Part II
Spring term (distance format)
CASS 101
CASS 150
Life Planning and
• Classes: January 9, 2012 - April 21,
c) Learners who achieve a grade of
Support Systems
2012
0-39% in any of the CASS 100
CASS 160
Physical Care
courses may register in the
• Study break: February 20 - 24, 2012
CASS 188
Approved elective*
applicable CASS course(s).
CASS 190 Practicum (Community
Revised: 12.03.28
Support Worker)
The learner who successfully completes
CASS 101 will receive Advanced Stand-
*Elective: For information on approved
ing for the applicable course(s). If the
electives, contact CNC Counselling and
learner does not successfully complete
Advising. Electives must be equivalent
CASS 101, the student may register in
to 3.0 credits at a post-secondary level
the applicable CASS course(s).
of instruction.
Criminal record search
Advanced standing
Effective January 2012, this process
Practicum (CASS 190 only) students
will be available for students who have
must undergo a criminal record search,
been accepted into the CASS program
Schedule B, through the Ministry of
and who have self-identified prior skills
Public Safety and Solicitor General. The
and knowledge in the human service
cost is your responsibilty. A search
field.
which identifies relevant criminal
convictions may prevent you from
Learners will:
entering into a practicum or clinical
1. Notify the instructor of their
setting. Students who cannot enter the
intention to participate in the
practicum or clinical component cannot
assessment process.
graduate from the program.
2. Submit a portfolio which includes a
current resumé; three work-related
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development courses relevant to the
• Early Childhood Education Certificate
course for which advanced standing
• Early Childhood Education
is being sought; and a two- to five-
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page essay outlining experiences,
• Education Assistant Certificate
skills and knowledge relevant to the
course in question, based on the
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
outcomes identified in the
(FASD) — Advanced Diploma
applicable CASS course outline.
• Health Care Assistant Certificate
3. Participate in an interview with the
• Human Service Citation
CASS instructor (by phone or in
• Social Service Worker Certificate
person).
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