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Community Support Worker Diploma
Prepare to assist individuals and communities in accessing resources and support services to improve quality of life.
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Make a Difference as a Community Support Worker
The Community Support Worker Diploma at Western Community College equips students with the knowledge and skills to support diverse populations. The curriculum covers social policies, community resources, and effective advocacy strategies. Graduates are prepared to empower individuals and communities, facilitating access to essential services and support.
- Understanding of social welfare systems and policies.
- Skills in advocacy and community engagement.
- Training in crisis intervention and counseling techniques
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Career Opportunities
High Employment Rate for Graduates
$29*
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
*Based on Canada Job Bank
After completion of this program, the graduates will be able to work as Support Workers in various job roles, including:
- Community Support Worker: Assist individuals in navigating social services.
- Outreach Coordinator: Connect communities with available resources and programs.
- Case Manager: Develop and oversee individualized support plans.
Why Study at Western Community College
Western Community College offers students an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, with dedicated support services to ensure your academic success and personal well-being.
- Installment-based, low tuition fee.
- Choose weekday, weekend, or evening classes to fit your schedule.
- Part-time or full-time class schedule.
- Free CLB preparation classes (*Conditions Apply).
Begin Your Path in providing Community support
Admission Requirements
To enroll in the Community Support Worker Diploma Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more).
Language Proficiency Requirements:Â To demonstrate language proficiency, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Option 1: Secondary Education Evidence that three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) have been successfully completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages. This includes successful completion of a BC Adult Graduation program. The student needs to have a minimum of English 10 or higher with a minimum Grade C or higher.
Option 2: Post-Secondary Education Evidence that two years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in the program’s language of instruction at an accredited institution in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages. Language development (ELL) courses cannot be included.
Option 3: Standardized Language Test Achievement of minimum scores on a recognized standardized language test. Test results should be valid at the time of enrollment.
| Name of English language assessment/test | Minimum score(s)/level(s)* |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | Minimum overall score of 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in any module) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
| Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
| Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5. |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum overall score of 43 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)). | Minimum overall score of 160 or “C” |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | Minimum overall B2 level |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | Minimum overall B2 level |
| The Michigan English Test (MET) | Minimum overall B2 level |
| iTEP Academic | Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
| EIKEN | Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
(Validity period of these test results is two years.)
The following countries are recognized for education completed in English:
| American Samoa | Dominica | Lesotho | St. Kitts & Nevis |
| Anguilla | Falkland Islands | Liberia | St. Lucia |
| – | Fiji | Malta | St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Australia | Gambia | Mauritius | Tanzania |
| Bahamas | Ghana | Montserrat | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Barbados | Gibraltar | New Zealand | Turks & Caicos Islands |
| Belize | Grenada | Nigeria | Uganda |
| Bermuda | Guam | Seychelles | United Kingdom |
| Botswana | Guyana | Sierra Leone | US Virgin Islands |
| British Virgin Islands | Ireland | Singapore | USA |
| Canada | Jamaica | South Africa | Zambia |
| Cayman Islands | Kenya | St. Helena | Zimbabwe |
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Total program
hours
200
Practice Experience HOurs
$28*
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
97%
Graduate Employment Rate
| COURSE CODES | Title of Course/Work Experience Component * | # of Hours* |
|---|---|---|
| CSW 01 | Interpersonal Communication for Human Services | 50 |
| CSW 02 | Introduction to Community Support Work | 50 |
| CSW 03 | Computer Fundamentals | 40 |
| CSW 04 | Report Writing for Community Services | 40 |
| CSW 05 | Life Span Stages and Development | 50 |
| CSW 06 | Introduction to Developmental Disabilties | 30 |
| CSW 07 | Mental Health Challenges | 50 |
| CSW 08 | Introduction to Psychology | 50 |
| CSW 09 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 50 |
| CSW 10 | Applied Behaviour Analysis | 50 |
| CSW 11 | Assistive Technology | 50 |
| CSW 12 | Person Centered Planning and Care | 40 |
| CSW 13 | Personal Support and Assistance | 120 |
| CSW 14 | Pharmacology and Medication Management | 50 |
| CSW 15 | Self Care | 40 |
| CSW 16 | Career Planning and Preparation | 40 |
| CSW 17 | Professional Skills for fieldwork in Canada | 40 |
| CSW 18 | Practicum | 200 |
| Total Hours | 1040 |
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We collaborate with leading Legal profession courses to ensure our curriculum is relevant and up-to-date, providing our students with valuable insights and connections.
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Tuition & Financing
We offer competitive tuition rates and flexible financing options to make your education at Western Community College both accessible and affordable.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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