Certificate in Human Services

at New Brunswick Community College - Miramichi Campus Canada

Human Services workers specialize in community enrichment. They work in diverse settings to improve the success, safety, and health of people with a variety of challenges. You’ll learn about human development, communications, social roles, lifestyle planning, psychology, family support, and program planning. Rewarding work awaits human services workers.

Heavy industry types all have a millwright on speed dial. If you’re ready to answer the call, our Industrial Mechanic program is for you. We introduce you to metal processing, basic welding and cutting, sheet metal work, machine shop practices, maintenance and troubleshooting. You will progress from simple hand and machine processes to more exacting operations such as machining, fitting and reassembly. The trade theory and practical work of this program are supported by instruction in trade-related mathematics, physics, communications, blueprint reading, shop safety and basic metallurgy.

Criminal Justice professionals train their minds and bodies to promote community wellbeing and help combat crime. You'll learn about human behaviour, criminology, communication, sociology, community policing, the criminal justice system, criminal law, policing interventions, restraint techniques, and emergency response. Meaningful opportunities to "serve and protect" are awaiting you.

The Social Service Community Worker program prepares learners for a career in the social and human services fields. By working with and supporting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities, graduates can bring about meaningful change within society.

Learners acquire knowledge and ability in the areas of human development and relations, family dynamics and support, interpersonal communications, counseling, program planning, social policy and legislation, and advocacy. In this program, there’s a focus on how to effectively intervene and work with a diverse clientele who may be experiencing poverty, domestic violence, social, emotional, behavioral or mental health trauma, or other challenging life events.

Within this diploma program, learners also participate in experiential and applied learning opportunities that allow further integration of theory and application.

The Educational Support program prepares learners for a career in educational settings supporting students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, sensory or physical disabilities and behavioural challenges. This program will prepare learners to be part of a multidisciplinary team that supports students with diverse learning needs while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment that promotes students’ well-being.

Within this two-year diploma program, learners also participate in experiential and applied learning opportunities that allow further integration of theory and application.

Welding and Metal Fabrication each contain unique areas of expertise. This program provides you with a foundational knowledge of both trades. You’ll learn how to read blueprints and plan and implement welding and fabrication processes. This includes the cutting and layout through to fitting and fabrication, as well as common welding processes such as shielded metal arc, flux cored arc, and gas metal arc. Our program pairs in-depth coursework with hands-on welding and fabricating experience in order to get you job-ready.

Environmental Technologists work for nature. They focus on the conservation of natural resources (fish and wildlife, habitat and ecosystems, agriculture, etc.) and work to heal some of the damage caused by humans. You’ll learn how to operate laboratory, field and monitoring equipment in order to sample, evaluate and analyze data collected from air, water, groundwater and soil. Environmental Technology is a rapidly developing field, you’ll find meaningful work on field sites or in research and communications departments of government and business.

Specific Considerations:
To achieve success in the Environmental Technology program, you should have a strong background in mathematics, science, and written communication. Applicants with a strong science background, especially in chemistry and biology, usually do well with the Environmental Technology curriculum. A considerable amount of training is in field work, so you should enjoy working outdoors.

Every child learns differently. And some need a little extra support to reach their full potential. Educational Assistants work with classroom teachers to help students overcome academic, physical, or behavioural challenges. Whether it’s assisting with lessons and assignments or providing emotional and behavioral support, education assistants help support an inclusive learning environment and ensure that no child is left behind.
 
In our Educational Support program, you'll learn how to implement universal design principles for learning to support an inclusive environment; and techniques, including conflict resolution, to help a varied group of learners meet their educational goals. You'll also learn how to work with teachers in the daily preparation and delivery of in-class learning. Modern classrooms thrive on diversity. If you are patient, compassionate, and inspired by the opportunity to ensure every student has the best educational experience possible, enroll today in the Educational Assistant program, and pursue a career where one of the greatest rewards is seeing children progress every day.

Child and Youth Care Workers impact young lives and help heal whole families. They support youth, children and families during emotional, social, behavioural or mental health challenges. During your work placement, you’ll learn facilitation and intervention skills that will prove useful in a variety of educational, community, residential, recreational and institutional settings. Youth and family agencies have the mission of growing healthy and happy communities and they’re always on the lookout for committed Child and Youth Care Workers to assist with this cause.

Animators put imagination in motion. They are creative artists who work in diverse media sectors from entertainment to education. You’ll learn the technical skills to produce quality 2D show reels and story reels that will highlight your talent to future employers, particularly in the areas of animation keys, in-betweens, and clean-up. Our industry-acclaimed program is led by knowledgeable instructors who have work experience with Disney and Nelvana studios. From pop music videos to competitive websites, animators are chosen storytellers who get work fast.