# 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 - 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 - 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](https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/child-and-youth-care-worker/index.php)