Working Around Youth and Schools: Guard Course 2026

This course is for security workers at schools, malls, community centres and events where young people gather. It covers youth justice law, privacy, screening, professional boundaries, communication with youth, and the duty to report child abuse in Canada.

Formation
Canada
25 questions
Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

En bref

Ce cours gratuit comprend environ 25 minutes de leçons et un test de 25 questions. Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger une attestation de réussite (privée, non accréditée). Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

Commencez par les leçonsWorking Around Youth and Schools: Lessons : environ 25 minutes de lecture. Chaque question du test est traitée dans les leçons.

Ce que vous allez apprendre

Explain how the Youth Criminal Justice Act treats young people
Protect the privacy of youth involved in incidents
Keep professional boundaries with students
Communicate calmly and respectfully with young people
Report suspected child abuse to the right agency in your province

Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger votre certificat.

À savoir avant l’examen

The Youth Criminal Justice Act applies to young people aged 12 to 17. No one can be convicted for acts done while under 12.
It is an offence to publish information that identifies a young person dealt with under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
In Alberta and B.C., any person who believes a child is at risk must report it. B.C. covers children and youth under 19.
In Ontario, reporting is mandatory for children under 16, and reports go to a Children's Aid Society.
Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 at 1-800-668-6868 or by texting CONNECT to 686868.

Questions fréquentes

Do I need a vulnerable sector check to work at a school?

It depends on the role. The employer or organization decides if a position involves trust or authority over children. No federal law requires the check for every job.

Can I tell my supervisor instead of reporting abuse myself?

Tell your supervisor if your site requires it, but the duty to report is personal. Make sure the report reaches the child protection agency directly.

Can a guard detain a young person?

The same arrest and use-of-force laws apply to youth as to adults, but youth have extra protections once police take over. Follow your site's policy and call police.

Are the reporting ages the same everywhere?

No. Child protection laws are provincial and territorial. For example, B.C. covers under 19, Alberta under 18, and Ontario makes reporting mandatory for under 16.

L’attestation est-elle accréditée ou reconnue officiellement ?

Non. C’est une attestation de réussite privée, uniquement pour vos connaissances. Elle n’est reconnue, accréditée ni approuvée par aucun gouvernement, organisme de délivrance des permis, autorité de réglementation ou établissement d’enseignement, et elle ne remplace aucun permis, aucune certification ni aucune formation exigés par la loi.