These are mandatory and all come with course.
| Term start& deadline | Deadline | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall-September 01-May-2023 | 2023-05-01 |
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Disability support workers are entrusted with the basic personal care of participants of all ages in residential and vocational settings.
You’ll need strong communication skills, a common-sense approach to problem-solving, an intuitive understanding of human behaviour and a steady personality.
Disability Support Worker is a one-year certificate program offered at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon campus.
It is also offered through distance and/or continuing education. Learn from experienced instructors how to provide compassionate, respectful care for individuals with challenging needs and disabling conditions.
You’ll develop knowledge and practical skills in:
As a disability support worker, you’ll be working with people of all ages and varying levels of ability.
Practical experience is an essential part of your program. You’ll get direct experience helping individuals in two practicums with residential, vocational centre-based or community-based agencies.
$20,284
| Cost of living | 1 person | $7,464 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $2,600 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $17,684 |
Applicants may be conditionally waitlisted and/or conditionally accepted where proof of registration in an English language Centre program is provided.
Proof must include a specified date by which the individual is anticipated to meet the ELP requirement.
Successful completion of a Saskatchewan Polytechnic-recognized ESL program from a Canadian college or university, if it is considered equivalent to Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s required TOEFL iBT or IELTS admission requirements.
Proficiency equivalents will be reviewed by Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s International Admissions Representative in consultation with the relevant program head. Registrar approval will be required.
Pre-EAP
If you are just starting to learn English with an IELTS score of less than 5.5, you can take Pre-EAP courses to improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
| Course and IELTS level | Course length and estimated cost | Start date and location |
| Pre-EAP (CW L1) Below 4.0 | 8 weeks $3,765 | Six start dates per year Online |
| Pre-EAP (CW L2) 4.0 | 8 weeks $3,765 | Six start dates per year Online |
| Pre-EAP (CW L3) 4.5 | 8 weeks $3,765 | Six start dates per year Online |
| Pre-EAP (CW L4) 5.0 (no band <4.5) | 8 weeks $3,765 | Six start dates per year Online |
EAP
Advance your social and academic English skills with these courses to achieve the IELTS level needed to begin your program study at Sask Polytech.
| Course and IELTS level | Course length and estimated cost | Start date and location |
| EAP 1 5.5 | 15 weeks $4,500 | January and May Hybrid delivery in Saskatoon |
| EAP 2 6.0 | 15 weeks $4,500 | May and September Hybrid delivery in Saskatoon |
| IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE | Duolingo | |
| Pre-EAP (CW L2) | 4.0 | 28 | 24 | 60 |
| Pre-EAP (CW L3) | 4.5 | 32 | 30 | 70 (no band <50) |
| Pre-EAP (CW L4) | 5.0 | 35 | 40 | 80 (no band <60) |
| EAP 1 | 5.5 | 46 | 45 | 90 (no band <70) |
| EAP 2 | 6.0 (no band <5.5; at least one band >6.0) | 62 | 50 | 100 (no band <80) |
Note
Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment.
Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.
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