幼儿教育和照料文凭

幼儿教育和关爱学生在不列颠哥伦比亚省的各种早期学习环境中发展与幼儿及其家人合作所需的知识和技能。学生通过旨在整合学术和实践经验的课程和实践来发展技能。该计划可以部分或全日制完成。学生可以通过在线交付在自己的社区内完成该计划。完成完整的NLC ECEC文凭的学生将有资格向BC ECE注册中心申请幼儿教育者证书和婴幼儿教育者（ITE）证书或特殊需要教育者（SNE）证书。
Early Childhood Educators (ECE) in British Columbia work in a variety of settings supporting the education and care of children ages birth – 12 years, including support for their families. ECE's use their specialized education in early learning to create and maintain an inclusive and safe environment that encourages learning, while being responsive to the children's needs and interests. The daily work can be both physically and mentally challenging, wellness in both of these areas are needed to maintain safety for both the children and the ECE. Working within diverse communities and programs, they use reflective and collaborative practices to encourage children's understanding and engagement with the world.<br><br>Career Prospects<br><br>-Early Childhood Educators with BC ECE Registry certification may be employed as educators, supervisors, managers, directors, or administrators of early care and learning programs. <br>-Early Childhood Educators have also found employment as supported child development workers, holiday destination children's program workers, nannies, and respite providers.<br>-With additional relevant education (e.g., a Child and Youth Care Degree, Social Work Degree, or an Early Childhood Education graduate degree), Early Childhood Educators may find work as child development counsellors, family resource centre coordinators, child care resource and referral consultants/co-ordinators, licensing officers, ECE researchers, or ECE instructors. Please consult with the ECEC Department Chairs for additional information.<br>Students planning on transferring to further post-secondary programs are encouraged to complete ENGL 100 Academic Writing in addition to the Diploma requirements.