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Child Development Practitioner (ecek)
Program Requirements
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Academic:
• Must be registered as an apprentice through Skilled Trades Ontario before applying.
• Applicants should be currently employed or have previous experience in the Early Childhood Education field.
• Completion of secondary school education or equivalent is recommended.
• Registration as a Child Development Practitioner apprentice is mandatory.
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English:
• English language requirements may vary based on apprenticeship registration requirements.
• Applicants should possess sufficient English communication skills to successfully complete classroom and workplace training.
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Special:
• Applicant must be registered with Skilled Trades Ontario as an apprentice before admission.
• Program includes 23 evening courses delivered on a part-time basis.
• Extensive on-the-job apprenticeship training is required.
• On-the-job training must be completed in person.
• Graduates receive:
Certificate of Apprenticeship
Early Childhood Assistant – Apprenticeship Ontario College Certificate
• Students may complete additional General Education courses to become eligible for an Early Childhood Education Diploma.
Key Facts
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Credential:
Certificate
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Duration:
3 Years
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Annual Tuition Fee:
0.00
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Initial Deposit:
0.00
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Scholarship:
N/A
Refund Policy
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Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.
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Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.
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Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.
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If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
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Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.
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Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.
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Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.
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Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.
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Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.
Other Terms
- All information and documents submitted must be genuine and correct.
- Application fee is generally non-refundable.
- Refund of tuition or deposit depends on the institution policy.
- Visa approval depends on immigration rules and document accuracy.
- Please monitor your email regularly for updates.
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