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Course Description

Field placement provides 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 professionals 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 the child and youth work. 7. To provide an opportunity to evaluate his/her vocational choice. 8. To enable the students to assess his/her own performance in the field. Students must implement a counselling session with a client demonstrating basic attending and influencing skills.

You must register in HMNS10154 at the same time as this course.

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

Students are required to complete all Preplacement Requirements, to be eligible to attend placement. All requirements must remain valid for the entire duration of the Placement.

Students are required to have a clear and current vulnerable sector check within the last six months, prior to registering for this course. 

To register for this course complete the Community Placement and Seminar Request Form, as special approval is required. 

Prerequisites

Seminar 1 - Professionalism in Child and Youth Care (WORK10112) AND Advanced Therapeutic Programming (HMNS10112) AND Intervention Strategies For Child Youth Care (HMNSCC257) AND Legislation: Policies & Procedures (MGMTCC153) AND Adolescence: Treatment Approaches & Issues (HMNSCC358) AND Advanced Interviewing and Counselling (COUN10008) AND Health Care & Pharmacology For Child & Youth Care (HSCICC327) AND Working with Exceptionalities (HMNS10103) AND Trauma Informed Treatment Approach (HMNS10124) AND Advanced Group Work (HMNSCC556) OR Professionalism in CYC Practice (HMNS10148) AND Advanced Therapeutic Programming (HMNS10112) AND Intervention Strategies For Child Youth Care (HMNSCC257) AND Legislation: Policies & Procedures (MGMTCC153) AND Adolescence: Treatment Approaches & Issues (HMNSCC358) AND Advanced Interviewing and Counselling (COUN10008) AND Health Care & Pharmacology For Child & Youth Care (HSCICC327) AND Working with Exceptionalities (HMNS10103) AND Trauma Informed Treatment Approach (HMNS10124) AND Advanced Group Work (HMNSCC556)

Equivalents

Field Internship 1 (WORKCC455) OR CYW Field Placement A (WORK10140) AND CYW Field Placement B (WORK10141)

Course Hours

448

Credit Value

11
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Section Title
Field Placement 1
Type
Field Work
Dates
Jan 14, 2026 to Apr 22, 2026
Instruction Method
Field Work  
Registration
Fee
Domestic Student non-credit $517.09
Credit Value
11 credits
Withdraw with Refund (less $20 holdback) before
Jan 21, 2026
Transfer before
Jan 29, 2026
Withdraw (no refund) between
Jan 21, 2026 to Apr 12, 2026
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