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Aboriginal Child Development Practitioners (620B) and Child Development Practitioners (620A) plan and implement age-appropriate service, supports and programs for children that facilitate physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. They may also be called CDPs. CDPs deliver services in multiple settings, including, but not limited to, childcare centres/facilities, the preschool sections of hospitals and schools, and Ontario Early Years Centres.
Aboriginal Child Development Practitioners (620B) and Child Development Practitioners (620A) plan and implement age-appropriate service, supports and programs for children that facilitate physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. They may also be called CDPs. CDPs deliver services in multiple settings, including, but not limited to, childcare centres/facilities, the preschool sections of hospitals and schools, and Ontario Early Years Centres.
After completing an Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner (620B) or Child Development Practitioner (620C) Certificate of Apprenticeship, the journeyperson can then register for additional course and practical requirements at an Ontario College that are needed to earn an Early Childhood Education Diploma. This is called bridging. While ECE is not an apprenticeship, it is an in-demand career in our region.
After completing an Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner (620B) or Child Development Practitioner (620C) Certificate of Apprenticeship, the journeyperson can then register for additional course and practical requirements at an Ontario College that are needed to earn an Early Childhood Education Diploma. This is called bridging. While ECE is not an apprenticeship, it is an in-demand career in our region.
Also closely related to this group are the following in-demand trades:
Also closely related to this group are the following in-demand trades:
- Child and Youth Workers (620A) strive to improve the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of troubled children and adolescents.
- Developmental Services Workers* (620D) support people with a developmental disability, helping to enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living and support the full inclusion of Ontarians with disabilities in all aspects of society.
- Educational Assistants* (620E) support students’ educational goals under the direction of the teacher and work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to support teacher/team developed goals, instructions, and activities in a school setting.
* Developmental Service Workers and Child and Youth Workers share the same NOC (42201), which also covers a number of careers that are not designated trades (such as Addictions Worker or Social Services worker). As such, job profiles and wage ranges in labour market reports may not accurately reflect these specific trades.
* Developmental Service Workers and Child and Youth Workers share the same NOC (42201), which also covers a number of careers that are not designated trades (such as Addictions Worker or Social Services worker). As such, job profiles and wage ranges in labour market reports may not accurately reflect these specific trades.
Note: As 620A-620E are all non-compulsory trades, potential apprentices may experience difficulty finding a sponsor. Employer preferences will depend on the specific hiring needs and expectations of the organization. Potential apprentices seeking hands-on learning opportunities may consider seeking a college program with co-op opportunities.
Note: As 620A-620E are all non-compulsory trades, potential apprentices may experience difficulty finding a sponsor. Employer preferences will depend on the specific hiring needs and expectations of the organization. Potential apprentices seeking hands-on learning opportunities may consider seeking a college program with co-op opportunities.
Assessment Resources
Assessment Resources
Specific to the trade:
Educational Assistant Aptitude Test
Australian ECE Practice Aptitude Quiz
General Resource:
ACT: Sample Union Assessment - Applied math, Workplace Documents, Graphic Literacy, Applied Technology
STO: Trade Equivalency Assessment - for cost service
Essential Skills Profiles and Manuals
Essential Skills Profiles and Manuals
Specific to the trade:
ESDC: CDP Essential Skills Profile
CESBA: Skills For Success CDP Curriculum Resource
General Resource:
Literacy Tools
Literacy Tools
Specific to the trade:
FAST: Child and Youth Worker: Communications Skills (registration required)
Measure UP: Sample CDP and EA Activities (On page, right click and Save As to view document, Click 'Try Another Activity' to view all)
CLO: Relevant Curriculum Tasks for CDP
Literacy Resources and Discussion Forum: All CDP Resources
Task Based Activities Portal: Related activities
CESBA: Child Development Practitioner Apprentice - series of 5 modules
Related Sector Resource:
Numeracy Tools
Numeracy Tools
General Resource:
Measure Up: Numeracy Assessment (On page, right click and Save As to view document, Click 'Try Another Activity' to view all)
Training Standards
Training Standards
Specific to the trade:
Skilled Trades Ontario profile (2 links to training standards: Apprenticeship Standards, Curriculum Standards)
General Resource:
Training Providers
Training Providers
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board: Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Program
Ontario Colleges: All programs related to Child Studies
Ontario Colleges: Child and Youth Care
Fanshawe College: ConnectHER Training Hub: The ConnectHER Training Hub is a free, fully online learning platform created to support women in skilled trades and the organizations that work alongside them.
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