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RRC Polytech is offering the diploma program, Early Childhood Education (ECE) Workplace, for the Stonewall and Rockwood communities, starting September 2024. This is the perfect opportunity to elevate your training while working in your community.
ECE Workplace is an accelerated program that equips participants with the knowledge, training and credentials required to become a Level II Early Childhood Educator. The program is designed to enhance employment prospects and achieve professional goals, all while you continue working.
Through theoretical and practical learning, you’ll integrate your existing experience as a child care assistant (CCA) while building your professional skills of an early childhood educator. Throughout the program, you will gain practical experience by completing a practicum at your current place of employment provided with guidance and support of a practicum liaison.
This specialized program is tailored for experienced CCAs employed in licensed child care facilities throughout Manitoba. You will dedicate two days per week to academic coursework while continuing your current position for the remaining three days.
Program at-a-glance:
Here are some potential career opportunities for after you graduate from this program.
Your Academic History
If your academic history includes any of the following, please visit My Education for important information: post-secondary studies at an institution other than RRC Polytech; Modified (M), English as an Additional Language (E), or GED high school courses; or home schooling; international secondary (high school) studies.
Submission of required documentation indicating proof of completion of admission requirements is due within 15 days of applying unless otherwise noted in the program’s admission requirements.
However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.
This program requires completion of an assessment. We strongly advise you complete the assessment before applying to ensure you meet this program’s required levels. If you choose to complete the assessment after applying and do not achieve the required levels, your application will be cancelled without refund. See Regular Admission Requirement 2 for more information.
Regular Admission Requirements
Louis Riel and Seven Oaks School Divisions – High School Early Childhood Education (HSECE) Programs
If you have successfully completed a HSECE program in the Louis Riel or Seven Oaks School Division, you are eligible for entry into Term 2 of this program. To qualify, you must meet the following admission requirements within 15 days of applying to RRC:
University of Winnipeg (U of W) – Developmental Studies (DS) Courses
You may be eligible for transfer credit if you successfully completed DS courses at the U of W. Transfer credit will be determined by RRC’s ECE program.
Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.
Program Progression Requirements
Program progression requirements are not due within 15 days of applying and should be submitted after you start classes.
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all RRC Polytech programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all RRC Polytech students require, at minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to computer requirements page for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual’s prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit the RPL webpage.
This program has limited capacity. Fast apply today to reserve your seat.
Have questions? Contact RRC Polytech.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.