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Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

To be eligible to receive PLAR for learning received while working in the Child Care Field a student must meet the following criteria:

1. Students must discuss their request for PLAR with the Program Co-ordinator in the first semester.
2. Student's work must have been completed within the past 10 years in a licensed Child Care facility/educational setting.
3. Students may apply for PLAR for up to 75% (3 separate Field Placements), based on the student's ability to demonstrate the application of theoretical knowledge, attitudes and skills with a variety of age groups. Each student's experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.
4. Students will apply for Field Placement PLAR on an individual course basis (EC298, EC299, EC398), and must register through the PLAR office.
5. Field Placement 3 will not be eligible for PLAR. This placement must be completed in an environment other than the student's workplace. Students may not be considered as staff.
6. All PLAR assessments will be completed through a Portfolio process.
7. Students who have been unsuccessful in any previous placements will not be eligible for PLAR.

For each Field Placement PLAR application the following documentation must be presented:

1. Written job description.
2. Documented supervisory records and 2 letters of reference.
3. Documented responsibilities similar to those of the appropriate Field Placement. (Students should use the appropriate field placement competencies as a guide for their portfolio development.)
4. Students applying for PLAR for more than 50% of their field placement experience must have documentation of experience with at least 2 different age groups
5. Students will be eligible for a maximum of 25% of their PLAR credit based on work experience in a non licensed Child Care setting. (eg. ECE Resource Centres, JK, SK, Private Home Day Care, Toy Lending Libraries, etc.)

For further information please contact:

Karen Davis, Co-ordinator 
Email Karen Davis

To register for a PLAR challenge please go to PLAR website