| Students must gain experience in a variety of settings |
| Mentors must have a current Certificate with the Registry in the credential the student is working towards. ECC 140, ECC 141, ECE 142 = ECE , ECC 245 = SN, ECC 246 = IT |
| Practicum | Focus | Required hours (includes seminar and student success) | Other Information |
| ECC 140 | Observation, Health, Safety, Nutrition, Development | 90 | students will complete their practicum hours in Early Years programs that have children ages 30 months to 6 years with a minimum of 8 children who attend on a regular basis. |
| ECC 141 | Observation, Health, Safety, Nutrition, Development Curriculum, Guidance, and Professional Practice | 165 |
| ECC 142 | Observation, Health, Safety, Nutrition, Development Curriculum, Guidance, Professional Practice, and working with Parents and Community, | 210 |
| ECC 245 | Inclusive Care and curriculum | 200 | students will complete their practicum hours in programs that have children ages Birth to 6 years with a minimum of 8 children who attend on a regular basis with a child who requires extra support in attendance. |
| ECC 246 | Infant and Toddler Care and curriculum | 200 | students will complete their practicum hours in an Infant and Toddler program with at least three (3) children in regular attendance between Birth and 30 months of age. *a multiage centre may be considered on a case-by-case basis dependent upon how many children are under 3 years of age. |