Prep for Aboriginal Community
Support Worker
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- Full-time studies
- Daytime classes
- 16 weeks
- Winter and spring starts
- Downtown Edmonton campus
Program Overview
This 16-week program gives students the prerequisites for entry into the Aboriginal Community Support Worker program. Students improve their academic skills in reading and writing while learning about the community support worker field.
Career Potential
Upon successful completion of the Prep for Aboriginal Community Support Worker program, students can look forward to learning in an entry-level human service career program. The Aboriginal Community Support Worker program can be the gateway to employment in a human service agency or to further learning. Students will gain an introduction to the skills necessary for helping individuals, families, or communities.
Transferability
This preparation program gives you prerequisites for entry into the Aboriginal Community Support Worker program.
Admission Requirements (2011-2012)
- Assessment of English skills
- Assessment of math skills for appropriate placement
Admission Requirements (2012-2013)
- Assessment of English skills
- Assessment of mathematics skills for appropriate placement
Credential
After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Prep for Aboriginal Community Support Worker certificate.
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to our Tuition and Fees page for the 2011/12 tuition and fees schedule.
Program Outline (2010/11)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Program of Study |
16 weeks |
|
| GPLM 1000 |
GED Prep/Life Management |
5.0 |
| Math course |
Course selected based on entry assessment |
5.0 |
| One English course: |
| ENGL 1002 |
English Fundamentals |
5.0 |
| ELA 1104 |
English 10-2 |
5.0 |
| ELA 1105 |
English 10-1 |
5.0 |
| One Social Studies course: |
| SST 1771 |
Social Studies 10-1 |
5.0 |
| SST 1772 |
Social Studies 10-2 |
5.0 |
| |
Program Total |
20.0 |
Last updated:
October 10, 2011
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