Abbotsford Campus
FAM 01 Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Sept. 12, 19, 26
FAM 02 Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Sept 23 - Oct 28
FAM 03 Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Nov 7 – 21
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FAM 04 Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Jan 9, 16, 23
FAM 05 Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mar 20, 27, Apr 10
FAM 06 Wednesday 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Mar 31 – May 5
FAM 01 Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Feb 6, 13, 27
Chilliwack Campus
FAM 01 Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Oct 3 - 24
FAM 02 Thursday 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Oct 29 – Dec 3
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FAM 03 Thursday 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Jan 7 – Feb 11
FAM 04 Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Feb 13, 27, Mar 6
FAM 01 Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mar 27, Apr 10, 17
FAM 05 Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Apr 24 – May 8
FAM 06 Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm May 15, 22, 29
Campus closed on this long weekends, 2010: Easter April 2 – 5; Winter Break Feb 15 – 19th; Victoria Day May 24th .
Website: or www.ufv.ca/cs/ Contact any UFV registration office to enrol or to find out if space is available or check the website www.ufv.ca/ar
For more detailed information call Gwen Clarke, Coordinator 604-504-7441 Local 4290 or toll free 1-888-504-7441 local 4290.
FAMILY CHILD CARE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FAM 01:
Introduction to Family Child Care
This course gives an overview of the whole Family Child Care Program, including goals and content. It introduces the individual (potential and existing Child Care providers, parents, and those considering a career change) to the mechanics of operating a Family Child Care as a home-based business.
FAM 02:
Understanding Child Development
This course provides an overview of the development of the individual from conception through adolescence. Particular attention is focused on the psychological, emotional, physical, moral, and intellectual development from birth to age twelve. This course will look at each of these areas from different theorists' perspectives.
FAM 03:
Understanding Children's Behaviour
This course will focus on the guidance and nurturing of young children based on an understanding of their behaviour. Family Child Care providers will have the opportunity to achieve competency in the development of strategies for interpersonal communication, child management and the fostering of positive, emotional and social development of young children. This course will also be of value to parents who are seeking effective strategies for guiding young children.
FAM 04:
Health, Safety and Nutrition
This course will familiarize participants with the health, safety and nutritional needs of young children. It will emphasize how Family Child Care providers can offer a safe home environment that is consistent with the healthy growth and development of children.
FAM 05:
Planning Children's Experiences
This course offers Family Child Care providers practical knowledge in planning activities in terms of materials, space requirements, and time management. The focus will be on play-based activities which promote learning that is developmentally appropriate so that children's needs can be met on an individual basis.
FAM06:
Operation of Family Child Care: Administration/Working With Families
This course will emphasize the importance of seeing Family Child Care in a professional manner -- as a business and a career. The details of administrative procedures necessary to deal with licensing, tax planning, parent/caregiver contracts, record keeping, household management, networking and the operation of a business including liability insurance, will be covered.
