Placement Advising
Placement Advising
Whether you’re embarking on your Practicum journey or already immersed in a Placement term, our team of Placement Coordinators is dedicated to providing you with unwavering support.
Once you’ve started your studies at CACC, you’ll be matched with a Placement Coordinator who will serve as your primary point of contact throughout your work term. With extensive knowledge of the organizations and locations where our students work, your Coordinator will be equipped to assist you effectively. Rest assured that you’ll always have a dedicated advocate in your corner.
Within the first month of your classes, your Placement Coordinator will introduce themselves to you with a list of required documents. These coordinators will help you find a Placement Site that meets all the requirements of your chosen program. Additionally, beyond aiding first-time Placement students, our Placement advisors extend their guidance to all CACC students, offering valuable insights on various career-related topics.
Why should l choose a program with Placement?
Valuable real-world learning leading to enhanced employment prospects.
Alongside course credits, students acquire relevant on-the-job experience, often securing future job opportunities post-graduation.
Development of social skills, including interpersonal skills and personal maturity.
Facilitation of smoother transitions from academia to paid employment.
Preparation of students with self-marketing skills and confidence in their field of choice.
Those who participate in work placements report higher salaries and increased job satisfaction upon entering the workforce.
ASSISTING STUDENTS FOR REQUIRED CERTIFICATES
Vulnerable Sector Check
CPR Certificate
Food Handler Certificate
Mask Fit Test
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IMPORTANT: Ensure that you are applying for the correct level of check as is dictated by your Placement Coordinator
First Aid and Standard CPR Training
UPCOMING TRAINING DATES
IMPORTANT:
This is a blended course divided into an online section and in-person training. You are required to complete both sections to attain the certification.
This course develops essential life-saving skills and knowledge. Learn how to recognize the initial signs of common ailments and emergencies, such as choking, anaphylaxis, and cardiac arrest among other things. Gain practical knowledge about how to perform CPR and administer the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for adults, and babies.
All of our Placement programs that work with Vulnerable Populations (elderly/ children/other vulnerable groups)are mandated to complete the CPR Level c certification.
This course is approved by WSlB
Food Handler Certificate
Those in the Food Service Industry require a Food Handler Certificate, The enrolled students must complete the Food Safety Training Course which covers the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to handle food safely. The training broadly covers methods of sanitation, and storage, understanding food allergies, and so on.
The Food Handler Certificate facilitated by CAC is entirely online and can be completed by the students remotely.
ENROLL & BEGIN IMMEDIATELY
REVIEW COURSE
TAKE EXAM
DOWNLOAD CERTIFICATE & SELF-PRINT
Mask Fit Test
All Personal Support Worker students are required to undergo an appropriate qualitative mask fit test (respirator). Your placement coordinator will arrange the Mask Fit Test for you to come to the college and complete at an appropriate time close to your placement start date.
It is essential to ensure that you are fitted for the3M N95 model, as it is widely utilized and supplied by many of our placement agency partners, including hospitals, Long-Term Care facilities, and other healthcare settings.
Your mask fit test certificate card must display the issue and expiry date, mask model, type, and size, and it is valid for a period of two years.
UPCOMING TEST DATES
IMPORTANT:
This is an in-person certification. You’ll need to book an appointment with the Placement Department to visit the college.