Apprenticeship in Child Development Practitioner

About this programme

Program: CDAA Credential: Apprentice Week Certificate Delivery: Full-time Work Integrated Learning: Apprentice Placement Length: 1083 hours Effective: Fall 2027 Location: Barrie, Owen Sound A Child Development Practitioner (CDP) plans and implements age-appropriate service, supports and programs for children that facilitate physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. An apprenticeship training program consists of on-the-job and in-school training. Child Development Practitioner is a trade regulated by the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009. Qualified individuals may obtain a Certificate of Qualification, which confirms its holder has the skills, knowledge and experience that meet industry standards of practice for the trade. In order to complete an apprenticeship training program in the trade, individuals must become members of the Ontario College of Trades (the College), and apprentices must remain active members for the duration of their apprenticeship. Child Development Practitioner (CDP) 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. Upon completing an apprenticeship, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) will issue an individual a Certificate of Apprenticeship. Upon meeting the College’s registration requirements, the individual may apply to become certified and registered as a journeyperson in the trade. An apprenticeship involves practical training provided on-the-job by a skilled worker, or t