Child And Youth Care Worker
Diploma · 2 years
The Child and Youth Care Worker program prepares students for careers supporting at-risk youth and their families. Through courses in counselling, case management, child welfare, intervention, and program development, students learn to identify clients’ needs and build supportive strategies. On-the-job training occurs in child and youth care facilities, educational settings, justice or mental health facilities, and addictions services. The two-year diploma is offered at the Prince of Wales Campus (Charlottetown Centre). Graduates may earn up to 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Prince Edward Island.
| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | 2 years |
| Campuses | Prince of Wales Campus |
| Delivery | In-person |
| Start dates | September 2026 |
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- 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
- Two letters of reference (one personal, one from employer or teacher — not a family member)
- Minimum of 100 hours paid work or volunteer experience with youth ages 8–18 (babysitting not acceptable)
- Attendance at a Child and Youth Care Worker program information session
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C from a recognized provider (must be taken in person)
- Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Certificate
- Résumé including work and volunteer experience with dates, memberships, awards, and other relevant information
Courses
Section titled “Courses”- SAFE-1005
- COUN-1100
- COUN-1200
- CYCW-1035
- CYCW-1200
- CYCW-1205
- CYCW-1230
- CYCW-1280
- CYCW-1300
- CYCW-2100
- CYCW-2110
- CYCW-2120
- CYCW-2130
- CYCW-2140
- EDUC-1200
- EDUC-1210
- HLTH-1000
Source: https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/child-and-youth-care-worker/index.php