Certificate of Youth Care Worker

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What will I learn?

Does a career of working one-on-one with youth and families interest you? Check out the Youth Care Worker program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Youll find two options: the one-year certificate or the two-year diploma. Whichever you choose, youll need a steady personality, strong listening skills, compassion and respect for others.

Graduates of the one-year certificate program are qualified for jobs as youth or family service workers in educational, residential, social services or community-based agencies.

The one-year Youth Care Worker certificate program is offered full time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon campus only, and part time through distance education. Qualified instructors with experience in the field will help you develop the skills you need to build therapeutic relationships with children, youth and families. Your studies will focus on:

Indigenous awareness
addictions and the criminal justice system
behavioural intervention strategies and therapeutic activities
communication, employability and problem-solving skills
crisis prevention/self-protection strategies
health & wellness, human growth and development and
planning and implementing activities.

Practical, Real-World Learning

The program combines classroom theory with practical learning. Youll learn from guest speakers and participate in experiential activities. Two work-based practicums give you an opportunity to work directly with children and youth at risk on a day-to-day basis. Youll apply core concepts learned in class, develop your skills and engage in the design and delivery of programs.

Your Career

When you graduate, look for positions as a youth worker, family support worker, group home staff, community outreach worker or classroom assistant. There are job opportunities in community-based child and youth programs, school-based programs, residential treatment centres, recreation programs, home-based care, child and youth advocacy, and community development.

Which department am I in?

School of Human Services and Community Safety

Study options

Online/Distance (35 Weeks)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,800.00 (11,40,154) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Entry requirements

For international students

Grade 12

International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Module: Overall minimum score of Band 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - An overall minimum score of 81 on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT), with a minimum score of 19 in each of reading, listening, speaking and writing..

TOEFL - Paper-based: Minimum test score of 550 with a minimum TWE of 3.5 and a minimum TSE of 50.

Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST): Minimum score of 4.5 in each of listening and reading, a minimum score of 4.0 in speaking, and a minimum score of 4.0 in writing

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL CE and Online): Minimum score of 60 with a minimum score of 50 in each component. (CE and Online accepted).

University of Cambridge Assessment English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Minimum grade of C1

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA) - A minimum score of 63 with minimum component scores of 50.

Duolingo English Test: A minimum overall score of 105 on the online Duolingo English Test as the equivalent to the minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5

International Baccalaureate (IB) English A1 or A2: Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma, including higher level English with a minimum grade of 4

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Saskatchewan Polytechnic

International students from all over the globe study at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, either on campus or online.

  • Located in Saskatchewan, Western Canada
  • Offers undergrad and postgrad certificate, diploma & degrees
  • 95% overall graduate employment rate
  • 95% of employers attest they would hire a Sask Polytech grad