1. Educational
Assistant &
Community Support
Certificate
Human Services Programs
For more information:
http://www.tru.ca/williamslake/
programs/humanservice/html
Educational Assistant & Community
Support Certificate Program
Kathy Lauriente
250.392.8041
klauriente@tru.ca
Registrar’s
Office
250.392.8000 or
1.800.663.4936
wlmain@tru.ca
Graduates work in a variety of different
roles, including school support workers
(teacher’s assistants), group home workers,
life skills coaches, and respite car workers.
80-90% of graduates of the Educational
Assistant & Community Support Program
find work related to the field within four
months of completion of the program.
 Students are required to undergo a
criminal record check for field work
purposes. If you have any concerns
about this, contact Kathy—the Program
Coordinator.
 Admission Orientation—There will be a
mandatory orientation session for
applicants. Contact the Registrar’s
Office at 250.392.8020 to reserve your
seat. Topics to be covered will include
program information & career
opportunities.
PROGRAM CONTACTSCAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FOLLOWING ACCEPTANCE

2. The Educational Assistant & Community
Support Certificate prepares students for
careers with agencies that provide support
and service to children or adults with
exceptionalities. Graduates of the program
are able to assist individuals with special
needs to learn educational, social,
vocational, recreational, and personal life
skills.
The Educational Assistant & Community
Support Certificate Program includes a field
work practicum in the final semester of
study. Practicum placements are offered in
many different service areas, including
schools, community agencies, group homes,
day programs, and supported employment
services.
 BC Grade 12/Equivalent or Mature Student
Status.
 73% on the combined BC English 12 &
Government Exam (within the last 5 years)
or Level 5 on LPI (written within the last 2
years) or completion of English 060, with a
Grade of C+ or higher.
 Age—Applicants must be a minimum of
18 years of age on or before November 15
of the application year.
 Canadian Citizenship or Landed
Immigrant Status.
 Two letters of reference (on enclosed
forms only).
 Programs Admissions Orientation.
 Criminal Record Check is required if you
are accepted into the program.
The current estimated costs for the 8-month
program (two semesters, full time) include:
Tuition & Fees: $4,300*
Books: $750
* Approximate costs for this year
Graduates of the Educational Assistant &
Community Support Certificate are able to
ladder directly into Year Two of the Human
Service Diploma
The Educational Assistant & Community
Support Program admits 24 full time
students who begin study in September.
This year, there will be a new intake of
students starting in September 2015.
Applicants must submit two letters of
reference (forms are included in package).
At least one must be from an employer,
volunteer supervisor, or community
professional that can comment on the
applicant’s suitability for, or performance in
human service work. Letters must be less
than 2 years old at the date of application to
the program and must include the referee’s
contact.
*Courses will be scheduled over
2 days per week.
Perfect for out-of-town or
working
FIELD EXPERIENCE
TRU HUMAN SERVICE DIPLOMA
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
REFERENCES