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The Social Service Worker Certificate combines classroom theory with practical skills necessary for employment in a broad range of social services occupations. With practicum opportunities available, You will practice what they learn in workplace settings and gain experience. 

Social Service Worker Certificate

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1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. English 12 or equivalent

3. Prerequisites for individual courses (includes a Math 11)



Academic Admission Requirement

1. Resume and a written statement outlining career goals and reasons for seeking entry to the program

2. Two letters of reference from an employer, volunteer supervisor, teacher or human service professional, attesting to your personal suitability for work in human services

3. Documentation of at least 45 hours of satisfactory work or volunteer experience in a human service agency related to the training program (within the last three years; see program website for list of agencies) 

4. Criminal Record Check



1. Grade 12 high school graduation is recommended. 

2. Admission to this program is on a course-by-course basis.  Applicants to this program must meet the prerequisites for the individual courses in which they wish to enroll. Prerequisite = Course that must be successfully completed prior to registering in a given course. See Program Outline for course prerequisite information. 

3. If you are missing any courses needed for program entry and/or course registration, you have the option of taking upgrading courses at Coast Mountain College to get started. Contact a CMTN Educational Advisor for helping accessing and navigating information. 

Admission Advice

Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

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