Frequently Asked Questions

The Orientation Course is available in an online format that allow participants to complete the Orientation Course without attending formal classes.

The Online course is delivered over the internet. All readings, exercises, videos and exams are delivered and administered through the internet.

To take the Online course, participants must be presently employed at a licensed child care centre in Alberta or actively attending an Alberta high school. Participants in the Online course must have access to a computer with internet access (high-speed access is preferred).

As per the government you MUST be working in a licensed facility to take this course. You are able to seek and attain employment prior to having your Child Assistant Certificate (formerly Level 1) under the condition that you receive your Child Assistant Certificate within 6 months of your employment start date.

To take the Orientation Course, you MUST be at least 16 years of age, be a Canadian citizen or have legal Canadian Resident status, and permanently reside in Alberta.

This course will take approximately 54 hours to complete. Participants can expect to spend approximately 3 hours working on each Session. This time includes:

• Reviewing learning materials online (including reading articles and watching videos) and completing learning activities online.
• Participating in follow-up learning activities such as observing children in your child care centre.
• Phoning your instructor to discuss your progress.

Sessions can be completed in multiple sittings. Participants can access the Online course and the exams 24 hours a day, 7 days week from any computer with internet access.

Yes. Every participant will be provided feedback from their instructor on a regular basis as assignments are marked. Participants can also contact their instructor by phone or email.

To take the online course, participants can signup on this website.

1. To take the online course, participants can signup on this website. You will receive an e-mail asking you to confirm your e-mail address. Registration is not complete until you have verified your e-mail address.
2. We will verify your employment/residency status. This process usually takes 2-3 business days.
3. Once all your information has been verified, you will receive an email indicating that you now have access to the course.
4. Log in with your e-mail address and the password you created when you registered and begin the course by going to the Course Access tab.
5. Once all exercises, assignments, and forum questions are marked as passed, the test will be available.

Your Letter of Completion will be available on the Completion Status page. Please follow the instructions on how to apply for certification. BaseCorp does not process certifications or transcripts. The certificate is issued by Alberta Children and Youth Services, Child Care Staff Certification Office. Please check their website for more information at Child Care Staff Certification or contact the certification office at cs.staffcertification@gov.ab.ca or at 780.422.1119/ Toll Free: 1.800.661.9754 to follow up after you have sent in your certification. Please note: current certification application processing time is 10 to 12 weeks.

You have 180 days (25 weeks) to complete the course from the time you were granted access into the course.

Participants can make the change online, or advise their instructor.

No. The Orientation Course is fully funded by Alberta Human Services.

No. Exams are completed online. Learners are unable to access the course content once they have entered the exam environment.

The assignments are marked as Pass or for Review. For Review assignments must be revised with reference to the instructor's comments and must be re-submitted for re-marking. Learners must contact the instructor at instructor@childcare.basecorp.com for any re-submitted assignments. All assignments/self-check exercises must be marked as Passed for test access. The tests are graded; 60% passing score. Learners will receive their results within a few moments of submitting an exam.

Yes. The leaner will need to contact the instructor to make arrangements. The learner will have a maximum of 3 attempts to pass each test. If they fail a test for the third time, the learner must wait seven days before another attempt will be granted. If the learner fails three session tests on the third attempt, they will have to wait one month before another attempt is granted. If the learner is unable to pass the test on the fourth attempt, they must contact the instructor to discuss a learning plan that will suit their needs and the course objectives.

The instructor can be contacted via:
Email: instructor@childcare.basecorp.com, or
Telephone: 1.877.486.2279

Yes.

Each exam has 10 questions.

Passing score is 60%

Yes, as long as they haven't already exited the program.

You may request your password to be sent to your email address here.

Yes; 180 days.

Yes; 20 minutes.

Yes, transcripts of the videos are available by request for hearing impaired learners. If you require a copy, call 780-486-5576 or toll free 1-877-486-2279.

System Requirements

- Latest version of Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari
- Adobe Acrobat Reader, free download
- Adobe Flash Player, free download
- Headset or Speakers
- High speed internet is recommended