OST Childcare Training

What is OST Childcare Training?

Students receive language instruction combined with job-specific training in collaboration with Bow Valley College (BVC). Upon successful completion of ELCC1305: Developing Through Play course, students are eligible to use their transcript issued by BVC to apply for Level 1 Early Childhood Educator certification through the Ministry of Children’s Services in Alberta. Students will have the opportunity to advance their education and upgrade their certification level by taking the Early Childhood Education and Development program delivered by BVC in partnership with TIES.

In addition to technical skills training, you will also receive a chance to meet employers for workshops, presentations, and mock interviews. Students also receive a FREE monthly bus pass while they are enrolled in class.

Is childcare available?

OST students receive up to $500/month per child to purchase childcare services from a licensed facility while they are enrolled in class.

Other Occupation Specific Training (OST) courses available:

• OST Warehouse / Logistics Training
• Alberta Security Guard Training

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Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• CLB 4 or higher
• Only Conventional Refugees are eligible – you must have received your decision to stay.
• Refugee Claimants are NOT eligible – as you are not yet approved to stay in Canada.