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September classes start September classes start First Placement January – April 2005 First Placement January – April 2005 Classes again in May June Classes again in May June September classes – Year 2 – 2005 September classes – Year 2 – 2005 Second Placement January – April Second Placement January – April Classes again in May June Classes again in May June Third Placement September 2006 Third Placement September 2006 Program completion December 2006 Program completion December ½ Years

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Occurs only in: Occurs only in: Hamilton, Toronto, Burlington, Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, Simcoe and BrantfordHamilton, Toronto, Burlington, Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, Simcoe and Brantford At least one, possibly two out of town placementsAt least one, possibly two out of town placements Year one – School based placement, 3 days per week and 2 days of classesYear one – School based placement, 3 days per week and 2 days of classes Year two & three – shift work, weekends, 4 & 4.5 days per week with Monday classesYear two & three – shift work, weekends, 4 & 4.5 days per week with Monday classes Field Placement

Agencies: Agencies: Boards of EducationBoards of Education CASCAS Residential Treatment – Lynnwood, Lutherwood, Kids LinkResidential Treatment – Lynnwood, Lutherwood, Kids Link Young Offender Facilities – Dawn Patrol, Banyan Community Services Young Offender Facilities – Dawn Patrol, Banyan Community Services Field Placement

Agencies: (continued) Agencies: (continued) HospitalsHospitals Commumity ProgramsCommumity Programs Family Intervention ProgramsFamily Intervention Programs Womens' SheltersWomens' Shelters Big Brothers/Big SistersBig Brothers/Big Sisters Field Placement

All CYW Courses must be completed prior to entering a field placement. All CYW Courses must be completed prior to entering a field placement.

Frequently students travel to field placement agencies not on a bus route. It is advisable that you obtain your drivers licence prior to entering the CYW Program.Frequently students travel to field placement agencies not on a bus route. It is advisable that you obtain your drivers licence prior to entering the CYW Program. The college provides a shuttle service to Brantford.The college provides a shuttle service to Brantford. Drivers License

The development of self-awareness and emotional maturity along with the ability to understand the degree of one's own involvement with people are of prime importance in the practice of Child and Youth Work. Maturity

In order to proceed into a Field Placement Semester all previous Child and Youth Worker courses must be successfully completed. Academics

CYW Role Emotionally troubled children and youthEmotionally troubled children and youth Experiencing a range of social, emotional, or behavioural challenges in their lives.Experiencing a range of social, emotional, or behavioural challenges in their lives. Residential and day treatment, custody, schools, community agencies and family homesResidential and day treatment, custody, schools, community agencies and family homes Direct care, advocacy, treatment, teach social and life skills, manage behaviour and provide counselling.Direct care, advocacy, treatment, teach social and life skills, manage behaviour and provide counselling.

If you have been convicted of an offence you may be denied the opportunity to enter field placement. A certificate of "Police Clearance" and/or "Consent to Disclosure" may be requested by the field placement agency at a cost to you the student.

Proof of completion of a Standard First Aid Course, and CPR is required prior to entering Field Placement.Proof of completion of a Standard First Aid Course, and CPR is required prior to entering Field Placement. A medical clearance is also required prior to placement and this medical clearance is managed through our Mohawk College Medical Services Department.A medical clearance is also required prior to placement and this medical clearance is managed through our Mohawk College Medical Services Department. First Aid & CPR

First Aid CPR Drivers License Maturity Internet Access Password Required Resources

The Community… FRED site CYW website

Within The Child and Youth Worker Program, a General Education Course is required and you are encouraged to take this course either as scheduled, or at other times which do not conflict with your timetable. General Education

Prior Learning, Assessment and Recognition Official recognition of skills and knowledge which match individual course outcomes.Official recognition of skills and knowledge which match individual course outcomes. Acquired during on-the-job experience, formal education and training programsAcquired during on-the-job experience, formal education and training programs PLAR

For details about the CYW CE program refer to the CYW website and Continuing Education. Continuing Education

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