Occupation(s) toward which the program is directed

Jail / Prison Officer

Program Name/Title: (Diploma)	Correctional Service Officer Diploma
-Delivery Format and Language: -Internship-Placement: Not Req. -Regulatory Licensing:	In Class No Licensing or regulatory approval required	Language: English		All Lectures are recorded. Free 24/7 Access to recorded lectures. Never miss a class.
Program Duration and Fees Program Options Full Time Campus: Vaughan Ontario	Weeks 9.0	Hours: 175	Tuition CAD $2625** +CAD $2500 If international student	Registration Status: Open Click here to apply online
Foreign Nationals Admission	Yes - ISP - International Student Program
National Occupation Classification Code: Citizenship and Immigration Officer	4422 Jail / Prison Officers
Average Salary/Wage Range in Canada	CAD 20 - CAD 38 plus benefits Per Hour (Entry Level Positions)
Required For Enrollment	High school diploma or equivalent
Credit Transfer	Click Here for the Credit Transfer Policy
Program Assessment:	End of each module/subject online multiple-choice exam and assignments	Pass Mark: 60%
Course Material and Books	Free online access to course notes-material Books not included in Tuition			**Tuition does not include: LOA Fee Textbooks

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Program Details

List the specific knowledge/skills

A correctional officer strives for quality leadership in the profession. With good leadership brings camaraderie, the ability to work well with our coworkers, and successfully managing inmates. Successful correctional officers carry certain traits that allow them to be who they are and how they do their job whether innate or learned. Here are some top leadership traits that will carry us far in our profession:

Excellent Communication Skills
Teamwork Promoter
Possess Practical Problem Solving Techniques
Decisiveness
Resilience
Selflessness
Practice Open-Mindedness
Be Dedicated

Is it for you?

Starting a new career or changing one is not an easy decision. For some, it is a lifetime decision and for some a life changing experience.

People enter justice studies from all different backgrounds. Those who thrive in this career are the ones who have:

Good judgment
A keen eye for detail
Self-discipline
An appreciation of Canada’s rich cultural diversity
Enjoyment working in different geographic locations in Canada or outside Canada.

Foreign Nationals

For international visitors or temporary residents in Canada, this program does not require a study visa or study permit because it is less than a six-month study period and, as per IRCC regulations/policy, does not require a study permit or visa.

If you are currently in Canada either visiting or on a temporary resident permit status; or under a bridging open work permit program waiting for a final decision on your PR application, or you have already submitted your PR application and are waiting for a final decision; you may take this course to learn the advanced-level skills. Once you have PR status, start your career matching this program without wasting time, be ready to play your part in the Canadian economy.

Required For Enrollment: All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent prior to enrollment.

For any questions about eligibility, please call 1-905-499-3631 Ext 103 or 102 to speak with a knowledgeable Admissions Advisor or send an email.

Paying For College Tuition:

Pay direct from your own funds
Students may apply for Ontario second career funding.
Apply for a student loan at a financial institution
This C.C.E.C. diploma program qualifies for C.C.E.C.’s own student financial assistance if needed and for students meeting the eligibility criteria,
Not to mention the many other avenues you can pursue as an Ontario student.

C.C.E.C. is registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005
This program has been “approved as a vocational program under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005”

Course outline

Correctional Service Officer Diploma

This program has been “Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”

Career Profile: Correctional officers maintain the safety and security of federal penitentiaries. They monitor, supervise, and interact with offenders. They regularly watch for signs that the safety of others, or the security of the institution, might be at risk. When necessary, they take appropriate security measures. A correctional officer will conduct routine patrols and inmate counts. They will supervise inmate movement, and escort inmates both inside and outside the institution. They will also search cells, offenders, visitors, vehicles, living units, and surrounding areas. If necessary, you will conduct security checks and perform other duties.