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Addiction and Disability Community Support Worker

ABES (Alberta Business and Educational Services) - Calgary

ABES (Alberta Business and Educational Services) - Calgary

www.abes.ca
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#10, 221 - 18th Street SE
Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6J5, Canada

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  • Program Type Occupational
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 1 Year or Less 760 Hours (27 Weeks)
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning Available
Admission Requirements
Standard Admission: Students must meet the following: 1. Alberta High School Diploma, verified by transcript with a 50% or better in Grade 12 English, or non-Alberta equivalent. OR 2. Alberta High School Equivalency Diploma, verified by transcript, or non-Alberta equivalent. And ALL of the following criteria: 1. If English is not a student's primary language, proof of English Proficiency demonstrated by achieving a Canadian Language Benchmark level 7 or equivalent OR transcripts demonstrating 3 years of full-time secondary education or one year of post-secondary education at a school where English was the language of instruction OR successful completion of a Canadian English Language Arts Course ( e.g. English 20). 2. Physical ability to do the job 3. Successful interview with school administration 4. Successful result on a keyboarding test administered by the school (15 wpm or greater) Mature Admission: Students must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Must be 18 of years of older 2. Must be out of high school for two or more years 3. Thirty-three credits towards and Alberta High School Diploma with a 50% or better in Grade 10 English, or a non-Alberta equivalent. 4. Successful result on an aptitude test (Wonderlic SLE) administered by the school (minimum score of 13; equivalent to grade I2). 5. If English is not a student's primary language, proof of English Proficiency demonstrated by achieving a Canadian Language Benchmark level 7 or equivalent OR transcripts demonstrating 3 years of full-time secondary education or one year of post-secondary education at a school where English was the language of instruction OR successful completion of a Canadian English Language Arts Course (e.g. English 20). 5. Physical ability to do the job. 6. Successful interview with school administration. 7. Successful result on a keyboarding test administered by the school ( 15 wpm or greater). Practicum Requirements: Students must provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check prior to attending practicum

Distance Delivery Options

Combined (onsite and online)


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Total Tuition $12,499.00
  • Total Books/Supplies/Other Fees N/A

* Tuition and fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated June 17, 2023. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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