To take the Online course, participants must be presently employed at a licensed child
care program 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 Level 1 - Early Childhood Educator Certificate under the condition that you receive your Level 1 - Early Childhood Educator Certificate within 6 months of your employment start date.
To take the Child Care Orientation Course, applicant MUST be at least 16 years of age, be a Canadian citizen, a Permanent Resident Card Holder or a Work/Student Visa holder, legally residing in Alberta and working in a licensed child care program.