---
title: "Seneca School of ECE Requirements for Field Placement - ABCD Steps"
type: "wiki"
space: "School of ECE Field Placement"
author: "Nadezda Tsygankova"
created: 2023-10-18T13:56:44Z
updated: 2026-10-13T20:12:50Z
tags: ["abcd"]
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/11433/seneca-school-of-ece-requirements-for-field-placement-abcd-steps"
---

# Seneca School of ECE Requirements for Field Placement - ABCD Steps

# **Requirements for Field Placement**

As required by field placement organizations, all students must have valid documents prior to starting their field placement term. Documents must be valid for the duration of the field placement semester.

**Students are responsible for completing the ABCD steps by the specified deadline prior to commencement of field placement each semester. ALL ABCD steps must be COMPLETED by the specified deadline each semester.**

Please read each step carefully.

## **Preparing for your field placement**

## It’s as easy as A, B, C, D

## **Due dates to complete ABCD Steps:**

## For **Winter 2027** semester: Friday December 11, 2026 \(Synergy appointments close Thursday December 10, 2026\)

## For **Summer 2027** semester: Friday April 16, 2027 \(Synergy appointments close Thursday April 15, 2027\)

## For **Fall 2027** semester: Friday August 13, 2027 \(Synergy appointments close Thursday August 12, 2027\)

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![](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=mQOCBwFF626vsJnqsGngIA%3D%3D)

- **[Vulnerable Sector Check \(VSC\)](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11442/vulnerable-sector-police-check)** - can take up to 8 weeks to process. Must be valid for the duration of the field placement.
- [**Medical Assessment Form**](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11552/medical-assessment)  – can take up to 8 weeks to process.
- **[Intermediate First Aid & CPR-C Training](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11745/standard-first-aid-cpr-c)** – 14 to 26 hours of training
- [**Ministry of Labour Training Certificate**](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11558/ministry-of-labour-training-certificate) – complete the Worker Health and Safety Awareness Online Training
- **[AODA Certificate](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/18190/accessibility-for-ontarians-with-disabilities-act-aoda-training)** – complete the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act \(AODA\) Training

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- **[Consent Form](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/13398/consent-form)** - in order to facilitate a Seneca authorized field placement, Seneca is required to collect, use and disclose personal information to assist in establishing the placement, supporting students throughout the placement, and monitoring and evaluating successful completion of the placement.
- **[Field Placement Professional Conduct Agreement](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/17361/field-placement-professional-conduct-agreement?language=en-US)** - students are required to demonstrate professionalism at all times. Read and sign the agreement.
- **[Telephone Number and Address](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11559/update-local-home-and-mailing-address-on-student-home)** - ensure local telephone number, home and mailing address are accurate on Student Home before enrolling in a field placement course.
- **[Student Profile Questionnaire](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/13831/student-profile-questionnaire)**- complete the Student Profile Questionnaire as soon as you start preparing your field placement.
- [**Workplace Safety and Insurance Board \(WSIB\) Form**](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=%2B1XL0RJTPls%2F%2BqMmoUBMDw%3D%3D) - students are required to read the WSIB form and sign the Student Declaration of Understanding

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Seneca does not review confidential documents. Students must make an appointment with [Synergy Gateway Verified](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/11560/clearance-by-synergy-gateway-verified-sgv)to ensure all field placement steps are completed. Synergy will confirm your Medical Clearance and will let the Field Placement know you are ready to be assigned a placement.  **PLEASE NOTE:** Synergy appointments close ONE day before each deadline date.

Synergy will review the:

- **[Vulnerable Sector Check \(VSC\)](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11442/vulnerable-sector-police-check)**
- [**Medical Assessment Form**](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11552/medical-assessment)
- **[Intermediate First Aid & CPR-C Training](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11745/standard-first-aid-cpr-c)**
- [**Ministry of Labour Training Certificate**](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/myaccount/wiki/add-edit-wiki/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/11558)
- **[AODA Certificate](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/18190/accessibility-for-ontarians-with-disabilities-act-aoda-training)**
- **[Consent Form \(Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Information Consent Form for Field Placements\)](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/13398/consent-form)**
- **[Field Placement Professional Conduct Agreement](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/17361/field-placement-professional-conduct-agreement?language=en-US)**
- [**International Students must submit student study permit**](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/14253/field-placement-international-students)
- **[Workplace Safety and Insurance Board \(WSIB\) Form](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=%2B1XL0RJTPls%2F%2BqMmoUBMDw%3D%3D)**

Once all documents and steps are completed above, book an appointment with Synergy Gateway Verified to have your documents assessed and validated.

For inquires about your documents, connect with the [student help desk](https://www.synergyhelps.com/portal/en/newticket?departmentId=623765000000006907&layoutId=623765000000074011) through your profile or by visiting [www.synergyhelps.com](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.synergyhelps.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckathrina.lalog%40senecapolytechnic.ca%7Ced0d3a41edc24e1c48a008ddc9f31611%7Ceb34f74a58e74a8b9e59433e4c412757%7C0%7C0%7C638888768067802034%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zrYY84FHFYEIISEfmGd7aVzCfJfN36NuFUv3g5%2BYmCU%3D&reserved=0).

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You are ready to be assigned a placement when you have:

- Been cleared by Synergy Gateway Verified \(**[Vulnerable Sector Check \(VSC\)](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11442/vulnerable-sector-police-check);**[**Medical Assessment Form**](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11552/medical-assessment); **[Intermediate First Aid & CPR-C Training](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11745/standard-first-aid-cpr-c);**[**Ministry of Labour Training Certificate**](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/myaccount/wiki/add-edit-wiki/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/11558); **[AODA Certificate](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/18190/accessibility-for-ontarians-with-disabilities-act-aoda-training);** **[Consent Form](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/13398/consent-form);https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/17361/field-placement-professional-conduct-agreement?language=en-US**[**Field Placement Professional Conduct Agreement**](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/17361/field-placement-professional-conduct-agreement?language=en-US)\); [**International Students must submit student study permit**](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/276/school-of-ece-field-placement/wiki/view/14253/field-placement-international-students); [**Workplace Safety and Insurance Board \(WSIB\) Form**](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=%2B1XL0RJTPls%2F%2BqMmoUBMDw%3D%3D)
- Updated your **[Telephone Number and Address](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/11559/update-local-home-and-mailing-address-on-student-home)**
- **[Enrolled in courses](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/47/student-advising/forums/frequent-advising-questions/3110/how-do-i-add-enroll-in-courses)** \(select your section\)
- Completed the **[Student Profile Questionnaire](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/13831/profile-questionnaire)**

**![](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=l8lB3OJUSChYuAPu62RG4g%3D%3D)****Field Placement Information on [SenecaWorks](https://sw.senecapolytechnic.ca/home.htm)**

Students must log-in to the **Seneca Works Career Portal** to access their Field Placement details, starting the first week of the Winter 2026 semester.

**Students will be notified when the field placement information is released. Field placement information will ONLY be released to students who have completed the ABCD Steps.**

**[Steps to Viewing Student Field Placement Information](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=aUWcfQf8pj85xBuzkLeB1A%3D%3D)**

## Attachments

- [ABCD - B.jpg](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=8IF3POis5Y5QDSHJJt3Ghg%253D%253D)
- [ABCD - C.jpg](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=omXJSPGTUF4YKXhj4Le%252BYQ%253D%253D)
- [ABCD - D.jpg](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=hKlyKmgvEhGDRSqoBr%252FfIg%253D%253D)
- [ABCD - A.jpg](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=mQOCBwFF626vsJnqsGngIA%253D%253D)
- [editimage0.jpg](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=oD0EX3a1zsL4vN00mLEePw%253D%253D)
- [ECE SenecWorks - Student Viewing Field Placement Information.pdf](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=aUWcfQf8pj85xBuzkLeB1A%253D%253D)
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- [mceclip0.png](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=l8lB3OJUSChYuAPu62RG4g%253D%253D)
- [WSIB Student Declaration of Understanding - v0926.pdf](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=%252B1XL0RJTPls%252F%252BqMmoUBMDw%253D%253D)
- [WSIB Student Declaration of Understanding - v0926.pdf](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=f%252BjOvw4snwC8c89%252BdfRMvQ%253D%253D)
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