Diploma in Developmental Services Worker

The Diploma in Developmental Services Worker at Lambton College's Sarnia campus is a two-year college diploma that gives you a strong, career-focused, hands-on education in this field.

You will prepare to support people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live full, included lives — person-directed support, communication, behavioural support, health and wellness, advocacy and inclusion — with supervised placements. The program emphasises empathy and best-practice care. Graduates work as developmental services and disability support workers in community, residential and day-program settings, where demand is strong.

Delivered with hands-on labs and placements at Lambton College's Sarnia campus in Ontario — an affordable college in Canada's industrial heartland. This program is on Lambton's official PGWP-Ready list (CIP 19.0710), so graduates may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit; the final decision always rests with IRCC.

Graduates are well placed for roles such as Developmental Services Worker, Disability Support Worker and Community Living Support Worker, leaving with practical, hands-on skills and real Canadian experience that employers value.

Beyond technical training, you will build the communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that transfer across careers and support long-term success in Canada and beyond.

With supportive instructors, modern facilities and a strongly career-focused approach, international students at Lambton College get practical learning and a welcoming place to study.