Caregiver Training
Program Description
The Caregiver Training program is a government-approved certificate designed for individuals who want to pursue a career providing professional child care in homes and community settings across British Columbia.
This program is approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU), BC’s Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training — and eligible for StudentAid BC financial assistance.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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Course Breakdown
Module | Focus | Hours |
1 | Roles and responsibilities of a caregiver and child care provider; introduction to professional caregiving standards in BC | — |
2 | Supporting children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs across different age groups | — |
3 | Creating safe, stimulating, and age-appropriate environments; health, hygiene, and safety practices in child care settings | — |
4 | Recognizing and responding to signs of developmental delays or child abuse; observation and documentation | — |
5 | Planning and implementing activities that promote child growth and learning | — |
6 | Communicating professionally with parents, guardians, and care teams; maintaining ethical and professional caregiving standards | — |
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Tuition & Fees
Fee | Domestic | International |
Tuition | $3,950 | $3,950 |
Application Fee | $250 | $250 |
Total | $4,200 | $4,200 |
StudentAid BC: Eligible domestic students may apply for BC government grants and loans to help fund their education.
Program Introduction
Caregivers play a critical role in providing safe, nurturing care for children in home and community settings. They work alongside families and child care professionals to deliver compassionate, professional care programs for children.
This program offers foundational knowledge and skills in child development, safety and hygiene, activity planning, and professional communication with families.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this program, graduates will have developed the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a Caregiver:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a caregiver and child care provider
- Support children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs
- Create safe, stimulating, and age-appropriate environments
- Apply health, hygiene, and safety practices in child care settings
- Recognize and respond to signs of developmental delays or child abuse
- Plan and implement activities that promote child growth and learning
- Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, and care teams
Maintain ethical and professional caregiving standards
- High school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent — or mature student status (age 19 or older)
- English proficiency at Grade 10 level or higher, or equivalent assessment (IELTS 5.0+)
- Successful admissions interview
Course # | Course Name | Hours |
CG1 | Caregiver Training | 520 |
Status | PTIRU Approved ✓ |
Credential | Certificate |
NOC Code | NOC 4411 — Home child care providers |
Career Opportunities | · Child Caregiver |
Duration | Hours: 520 · Weeks Full-Time: 26 · Weeks Part-Time: 35 |
Schedule | Full-time or Part-time |
Delivery Method | In-Class · Blended |
Language of Instruction | English |