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Already working in child care? Consider upgrading your classification through Competency Based Training

Competency based training enables Child Care Assistants (CCA's) already working in child care centres to obtain an ECE II classification level while they continue to work.

CCOThere are two types of competency based training offered by the Manitoba Child Care Program. One is called the Competency Based Assessment Program (CBA), and the other is called the Competency Based Assessment/Prior Learning Assessment Program (CBA/PLA).

To be eligible, you need to have at least one year of full time experience in a licensed child care facility. In addition, you need to have completed a minimum of six professional development experiences in the past two years, e.g., workshops, seminars, or child care related courses.

CBA is for CCA's who do not have a post-secondary diploma or degree. CBA/PLA is for CCA's who have a post-secondary diploma or degree not recognized for classification at the trained ECE II level.

Both provide eligible CCA's with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and judgement according to required standards.

Important admission criteria for CBA and CBA/PLA Programs

To participate in the CBA and CBA/PLA Programs you need:

  • an appropriate combination of prior learning, employment and experience;
  • support from your centre director and board of directors or parent advisory committee;
  • to commit to the profession of early childhood education;
  • to invest time and energy of approximately 6 to 9 months for CBA/PLA and 18 - 24 months for CBA;
  • to cover minimal costs related to purchasing learning aids, child development texts and portfolio related materials; and
  • to commit to ongoing professional development.

What is involved?

Participation in either the CBA and CBA/PLA Programs include:

  • completing an application and self assessment;
  • attending an orientation meeting with your assessment team;
  • completing required elements of a portfolio;
  • following through with recommendations;
  • being observed and interviewed; and,
  • attending a final assessment meeting.

Who to contact

Call 945-2197 or toll free 1-888-213-4754 and ask to speak to a Qualifications Co-ordinator.

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