WORK10137 - Field Placement 2

Course Description

Field placement continues to provide the student an opportunity to learn through real life situations by benefiting from the knowledge and guidance of the Child and Youth Worker staff and their supervisors. The primary focus of placement is 1. To introduce the student to a variety of situations and expose him/her to a spectrum of community services, including public and private supported community agencies and institutions. 2. To enable the student to integrate classroom theories, field placement experiences and techniques used in the field. 3. To offer the student challenge and stimulus to learn and investigate. 4. To bring the student into contact with professional and to facilitate his/her professional growth. 5. To identify strengths and goal areas which may be developed through the educational program. 6. To offer graduated entry into the field of child and youth work. 7. To provide an opportunity to evaluate his/her vocational choice. 8. To enable the student to assess his/her own performance in the field.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements are at the discretion of the agency that which students are placed. If you have any questions or concerns regarding vaccination requirements, please contact cecommunityplacements@mohawkcollege.ca. 

Applies to the following Programs

• Child and Youth Care - 612 : Program of Studies / Mandatory Courses