Program Overview
Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC)
Champlain’s RAC services can help individuals obtain an AEC (Attestation d’études collégiales) by assessing their current competencies, and providing them with training for the ones they are lacking
Duration and dates
Duration: 5 to 12 months
Duration varies according to each candidate’s experience and availability.
Start date: October 18, 2025
Information session: Monday, July 28th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., on Zoom
Mode of delivery and schedule
Mode of delivery: 100% online
Schedule: Seminars are offered every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (online)
Competencies
The Early Childhood Education AEC (JEE.0K) is made of 14 competencies. To receive your AEC, you will have to be evaluated for all competencies.
- FK1A Explore the profession
- FK1B Support the child in every domain of their overall development
- FK1C Consideration of the child’s social and family context in planning educational activities
- FK1D Observe the child
- FK1E Ensure the child’s health and safety
- FK1F Build trusting relationships in a professional context
- FK1G Maintain physical and psychological integrity
- FK1H Plan educational activities
- FK1J Support the child through democratic interventions
- FK1K Develop a support plan for the child’s specific needs
- FK1L Support the child in the development of healthy lifestyle habits
- FK1M Support the child in the development of self-awareness and social skills
- FK1N Support the child in the development of artistic expression skills
- FK1P Support the child in the development of literacy and numeracy skills
Admission Requirements
Ministerial Requirements
Applicants must have a Secondary V diploma or equivalent or have acquired knowledge and skills deemed sufficient by the College for potential success in the program. More specifically, they must show proof of:
- A Diploma of High School Studies OR
- A College Diploma or a University Degree OR
- A partial high school program, coupled with a recommendation from a current or former employer that they would benefit from pursuing their education at the post-secondary level.
AND
The applicant must meet one of the following requirements:
- Have interrupted studying full-time for at least two consecutive terms or one school year OR
- Be covered under an agreement between the college and an employer, or be benefiting from a government program OR
- Have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies over a period of one year or more OR
- Hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS/DEP).
RAC Specific Requirements
- RAC candidates should have significant work or personal experience (typically, a total of 2 years or more) in the field of a given program.
- RAC candidates can have prior experience in the field from a variety of sources (work, volunteering, personal study, etc.).
- RAC candidates need to be self-motivated and make time for evaluations and partial training when needed.
RAC Process
Learn more about the RAC process.
Resume Preparation
You must submit your most recent CV. Your CV should reflect your relevant prior work/volunteer experience working in the field of early childhood education. Take a critical look at your resume to ensure it is current, thorough, and well-presented.
In your resume: Include all work experience that reflect your skills and roles in the early childhood education profession. Include the duration of your work experience in the childcare establishment (from-to or from-present). The resume should include your educational background and training.
Although not an admission requirement, please see the new French-language requirements for AEC programs in English.
Cost
Maximum $575*
*There are no additional fees to use online resources, receive support from content specialists, or to attend seminars and work sessions. Maximum cost is only applicable to Quebec residents.
The fees for International Students and Non-Residents of Quebec are those listed here for Part-time students: Continuing Education Costs – Champlain College – Saint Lambert. The total number of hours of the Early Childhood Education program to calculate the cost is 975 hours.
Further details
To take advantage of the RAC process, candidates must pay certain fees. The fees are based on the number of evaluations that a Quebec resident candidate has to complete, and may vary from one person to another.
- $30 admission fee (non-refundable)
- $45 for a file analysis (non-refundable)
- $40 per competency (up to a maximum of $500)
Maximum total: $575
Please note that the fees above include all activities related to the RAC services. No additional fees have to be paid to:
- Attend a seminar on a specific topic
- Consult the online resources
- Participate in job preparation activities
- Participate in expert-led group activities
An additional $45 file analysis fee will apply if a candidate desires to change program.
RAC96
To learn more about RAC96, click here:
- If you are an employee (educator): https://www.travailetudespetiteenfance.ca/en/rac-employee
- If you are an employer: https://www.travailetudespetiteenfance.ca/en/rac-employer
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Continuing Education – F-151
Champlain College Saint-Lambert
900 Riverside Drive
Saint-Lambert, Québec
J4P 3P2
(450)-672-7364
