Aboriginal Community Support Worker
- One-year certificate
- Full-time studies
- Fall start
- Daytime classes
- Downtown Edmonton campus, Wetaskiwin campus
Program Overview
This entry-level human service career program is your gateway to employment in a human service agency or to further learning. This program introduces the skills needed to help individuals, families, or communities. Students may use transferable courses for higher-level programs. Learners will develop knowledge and skills in problem solving, health and wellness, life management, computers, Aboriginal culture, interpersonal communications, crisis intervention, domestic violence prevention, and addictions. Learners will be introduced to the Canadian judicial system and restorative justice.
Career Potential
Many positions are available for individuals with human services skills, an understanding of the judicial system, and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and traditions. These positions include:
- School liaison worker
- Group home worker
- Family support worker
- Child and youth care worker
- Addictions support worker
- Court liaison worker
Transferability
Some courses transfer to NorQuest's Aboriginal Policing and Security program and Social Work diploma program. Consult with the program chair, Human Service Careers, for transfer options.
Course work completed at another post-secondary institution may be equivalent to course work at NorQuest College. To be considered for transfer credit, a formal assessment must be made. Request forms may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.
Admission Requirements (2011-2012)
- 55% in English Language Arts 10-1 or 65% in English Language Arts 10-2 or equivalent
- Program interview*
*For your program interview, please contact the Faculty of Business and Community Studies at the number listed at the top of this page.
Practicum Expectations
A current criminal record check and Intervention Record check must be submitted to Community Studies, Aboriginal Community Support Worker program. Program representatives will assess the results of these checks and determine whether they meet the criteria of the practicum sponsors. Note: Internet (online) criminal record checks are NOT accepted by the College. Please contact your local law enforcement agency directly to obtain an official criminal record check.
Admission Requirements (2012-2013)
- 55% in English Language Arts 10-1 or 65% in English Language Arts 10-2 or equivalent
- Program interview*
*For your program interview, please contact the Faculty of Business and Community Studies.
Practicum Expectations
A current criminal record check and Intervention Record check must be submitted to Community Studies, Aboriginal Community Support Worker program. Program representatives will assess the results of these checks and determine whether they meet the criteria of the practicum sponsors.
Note: Internet (online) criminal record checks are NOT accepted by the College. Please contact your local law enforcement agency directly to obtain an official criminal record check. The existence of a criminal record may prevent clinical placement, program completion, and professional licensure and therefore may affect employment prospects. Prospective students who have a criminal record should discuss the matter with the Program Chair prior to applying for admission.
English Language Proficiency
If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency (ELP) prior to admission. ELP must have been completed within the two years prior to application to the program. Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following:
- CLBA 6, with no skill score below 6
- TOEFL Internet-based test score 72, with no section score below 18
- IELTS Academic 5.0, with no band scores below 5.0
- CAEL 50, with no subtest below 50
Note: Meeting the English language proficiency requirement does NOT exempt the applicant from meeting the English academic course work required for admission to this program.
Progression
To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.
Credential
After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded an Aboriginal Community Support Worker certificate.
Honours Criteria
- Overall grade point average (GPA) is greater than or equal to 3.7.
- The student has not failed or repeated any courses.
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to our Tuition and Fees page for the 2011/12 tuition and fees schedule.
Program Outline (2011/12)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Term 1 |
16 weeks |
|
| ABST 1000 |
Aboriginal History and Culture |
3.0 |
| ADDT 1000 |
Addictions:
Strategies for Treatment and Prevention |
3.0 |
| COMM 1021 |
Writing in Organizations |
3.0 |
| COMP 1000
|
Introduction to Computer Applications |
3.0 |
| CSWN 1000 |
Community Support Work in Northern and Remote Communities |
3.0 |
| HPCW 1000
|
The Helping Process in
Community Support Work |
3.0 |
| ICSW 1000 |
Introduction to Community Support Work |
3.0 |
| |
Term 1 Total |
21.0 |
| Term 2 |
16 weeks |
|
| ABST 1010
|
Restorative Justice |
3.0 |
| COMM 1024 |
Observation, Documentation, and Report Writing in Human Service Careers |
3.0 |
| COMM 1025 |
Interpersonal Communications in
Human Service Careers |
3.0 |
| CRIS 1040 |
Crisis Intervention |
3.0 |
| FAMV 1000
|
Domestic Violence and Prevention |
3.0 |
| HEED 1000 |
Health Education:
Individual Health and Wellness |
3.0 |
| LAWC 1020 |
Introduction to the Canadian Judicial System |
3.0 |
| SOIS 1000
|
Social Issues:
Models and Practices
of Helping from an Anti-Oppressive Perspective |
3.0 |
| |
Term 2 Total |
24.0 |
| Term 3 |
8 weeks |
|
| CPRT 1000
|
Aboriginal Community Support Worker
Practicum |
7.0 |
| |
Term 3 Total |
7.0 |
| |
Program Total |
52.0 |
Last updated:
October 10, 2011
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