School and Community Support Worker — certificate University of the Fraser Valley
About this Program
Level: Certificate - School and Community Support Worker
Discpline: Social Work
Length: 2 semesters
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Program Description
UFV’s School and Community Support Worker certificate will prepare you to enhance quality of life and personal growth with adults and children in a range of settings. In this program, you will receive the training you need to work as an education assistant, a key member of the classroom team. You’ll gain skills in guiding student behaviour, promoting inclusion, assisting with personal care, and supporting individual learning plans as directed by teachers. This certificate will also equip you to serve as a community support worker, helping individuals of all ages and abilities to thrive in a variety of contexts - from recreational and vocational programs to long-term care facilities.
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Study and Work in Canada
Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.