Certification Program
Pre-Application Prio to Applying to Become a Certification Candidate
Unsure if you meet the certification program criteria prerequisite? Complete and submit this form to the NSCDA Certification Administrator vcolley@nscda.ca for pre-approval to apply for professional certification.
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Please fill out the following using the contact information you would prefer us to use:
REQUIRED
Are you presently a member of the NSCDA?
To which certification program are you applying? *
Have you worked in the career development field at least 3 out of the last 5 years (a total of 5400 hours)?*
Full Certification
Considering their experience through the RPL model, and measuring it against the NS Career Development Practitioners Core Competency Profile (NS Profile), Career Practitioners in Nova Scotia who have been practicing full time for a minimum of three (3) within the last five (5) years (estimated 1800 hours per year for a total of 5400 hours) can apply for professional certification.
Individuals who do not have the required hours can apply for the Career Pathways to Certification program.
Examples of related professions may include but are not limited to those who are:
● Career Development Specialists
● Private Career Practitioners
● Employment Support Workers
● Employment Counsellors
● Job Search Coaches
● Social Workers
● Occupational Therapists
● Teachers Instructing Career Development Classes
● School Counsellors
● Human Resources Staff
● Rehabilitation Specialists
● Youth Workers
● Disability Workers
● Managers of Career Development Delivery Services
● Business and Labour Representatives
Who work in the following areas:
● K-12 schools
● Post-secondary institutions
● Community-based organizations
● Government departments and programs
● Human resources firms
● Businesses and corporations of all sizes
● Private agencies