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How to get a Criminal Record Check
- After accepting a seat in a program requiring a CRC, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to complete the online consent form. Emails are sent each Friday afternoon.
- Follow the instructions in the email, fill out the online form and pay the $28 application fee.
- ߴý will email you once your clearance has been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a Criminal Record Check?
In BC, if you work or volunteer with, or have the potential for unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults, you are required to complete a CRC.
Can I submit a clearance completed by local police or RCMP?
No. For the purposes of your ߴý program, your CRC must be completed by .
How much does it cost?
There is a $28 fee, payable to the CRRP. Applicants will be prompted to pay the fee by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or AMEX).
When should this be completed?
Students must have clearance prior to the start date of any practicum or work term.
Can I use a previously cleared CRC completed through the CRRP?
Yes. ߴý will accept a clearance letter previously completed through the CRRP, provided your clearance letter meets the following criteria:
- The CRC must have been completed within the last five years.
- The previous check must have been completed with the same “works with” type, as required by ߴý: Schedule B - works with children and/or vulnerable adults.
You will not be required to pay the $28 fee again.
Note: If your previously completed clearance will expire before the end of your program at ߴý, please apply for a new CRC.
Can I share my CRC clearance results with another organization?
Yes, provided the organization receiving the results is registered with the CRRP and is willing to accept your previous results from ߴý.
How will I know that I have clearance?
Once your clearance letter is received by ߴý, you will be notified by email. If you think you may already have valid clearance on file at ߴý, please email crimrecchk@camosun.ca before submitting an online application.
What if I have a criminal record?
Any student who is deemed by the MPSSG to pose a risk to children and/or vulnerable adults will not be allowed to participate in any work-integrated learning experiences, including, but not limited to clinical placement, practicum, co-op or internship, work experience, job shadowing, observational activities, some in-class practice exercises, and may therefore be unable to complete their program.
After clearance is received, students must report any new or convictions to the college immediately. A new criminal record check must be completed with the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP). Applicants cannot work or volunteer with vulnerable people until the new consent form is submitted to the CRRP.