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First-year Field Placement: Full-time Program

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Course: CLD 161 Field Education

Gain first-hand experience in the real world of early learning and child care employment by completing your first-year ECS placement in a setting for children up to age five.

You will better understand the practical aspects of play-based curriculum, promoting child development and ensuring a diverse and inclusive practice. Play a hands-on role in observing, planning and implementing activities for children while building responsive and nurturing relationships with children and their families.

The first-year field education placement  take places  during the winter or spring term.

Note: the prerequisite for this course is CLD 102 and the co-requisites are CLD 103 and CLD 212.

Electronic Evaluation System  (opens in new window) 

The following pieces of non academic documentation are required for all students completing a CLD 161 first year field placement in winter or spring.

1. Vulnerable Sector Screen/Vulnerable Sector Check

  • Students must have a Canadian mailing address to apply for a Vulnerable Sector Screening form.
  • Processed by the police service in the municipality where you reside.
  • If you reside in the city of Toronto (Postal Code starts with M), contact than.le@torontomu.ca for the Toronto Police Service VSS Agency Code and submit your application online.
  • If you reside outside of Toronto, contact your local police service to determine the application process.
  • The application form must be processed within six months of the placement start date.

2.  (PDF file) Immunization form

3. Certificate in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

  • Contact the Canadian Red Cross, St. John's Ambulance, TMU Sports and Recreation or a certifying agency of your choice.

4. Ontario Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training in 4 Steps (external link) 

  • Complete the eLearning module and submit a copy of your Proof of Completion certificate.

How to submit non-academic documentation

All non-academic documentation is submitted electronically to ecsfielded@torontomu.ca

When ALL non-academic documents are completed scan or take a clear photo of each document and send ONE EMAIL that includes the following:

  • images of all documents with the processing/expiration date clearly visible
  • your full name
  • your Toronto Metropolitan University student number

Non academic documentation due dates:

  • November 29, 2024 (Winter 2025 Placements)
  • March 28, 2025 (Spring 2025 Placements)