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title: "Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)"
type: "wiki"
space: "School of Early Childhood Education"
author: "Tracy Rogers"
created: 2022-12-19T16:33:38Z
updated: 2024-08-12T19:46:20Z
tags: ["co-op", "wil"]
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/3/school-of-early-childhood-education/wiki/view/8447/work-integrated-learning-wil"
---

# Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)

Bachelor of Child Development students require a 14 week, full time work term which is completed between 6^th^ and 7^th^ semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Seneca Works and the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator support BCD students to connect with employers and complete their Work Terms with children and families in educational, licensed child cares, early intervention programs, community centers or recreational settings.

Students are able to build the skills required for a successful career in Child Development through the Work-Integrated Learning experience.

Prior to the WIL term, during the 6^th^ semester, BCD students will take WTP200, a course which prepares students for success in their WIL work term and in their future career.

International Students will require a valid Co-op Work Permit [Co-op Work Permits](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/96/i-am-an-international-student/wiki/view/2000/co-op-work-permits "Co-op Work Permits")

### [Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition at Seneca](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/286/prior-learning-assessment-and-recognition-plar/home)

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition \(PLAR\) is an opportunity for candidates to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and experience acquired outside of formal learning for the purpose of recognition for academic credit.