Family and Community Counselling

Program Description

In this 11-month Certificate program, learners are introduced to the general theory and develop their foundational skills in psychology and trauma counselling. Most importantly, learners are encouraged to understand their self-identity, culture, and history – essentially creating a strong sense of well-being in order to communicate and help other Indigenous people with overcoming personal barriers.

This certificate program can be applied towards the Family and Community Counselling Diploma program at NEC. 

Program Summary

Career Path

Our graduates find jobs with different employers including Children & Family Service agencies, Community Health Agencies, First Nation communities, or provincial agencies. Various positions may include:

• Shelter/safehouse / residential worker
• Community support worker
• Outreach Youth Worker

Admissions Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 with a C+ or higher English 12; OR successful completion of written assessment test with a 64% (C+) or higher.
• 2 reference letters
• One page essay explaining your interest in the FCCC program
• Criminal Record Check through the BC Criminal Record Review Program
• Interview with Program Manager

Course Schedule

Term 1 - September

Term 2 - January 

Term 3 - April

Tuition & Fees

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

For more information, contact:

Admissions Department
(604) 873-3772 Ext. 328
admissions@necvancouver.org