Individuals with post-secondary education (generally two years) and 60 hours of professional development within the last two years may apply to the Competency Based Assessment/Prior Learning Assessment (CBA/PLA) program.  It takes approximately eight months to complete and entitles the individual to an ECE II classification. Details of the CBA/PLA program are contained in theCompetency Based Assessment/Prior Learning Assessment Program and Policies brochure available from the Manitoba Child Care Program.