Overview
Provides care and supervision for children in programs, such as long day care and occasional care, in childcare centres, hospitals and educational centres. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
Tasks
- assisting in the preparation of materials and equipment for children's education and recreational activities
- managing children's behaviour and guiding children's social development
- preparing and conducting activities for children
- entertaining children by reading and playing games
- supervising children in recreational activities
- supervising the daily routine of children
- supervising the hygiene of children
Alternative Titles
- Child Care Aide
Specialisations
- Child Care Group Leader (Aus) (Skill Level 2)
- Children's Nursery Assistant
- Creche Attendant
- Early Childhood Worker
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
36 courses found.
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CHC50125: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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CHC50121: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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CHC50113: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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CHC40399: Certificate IV in Community Services (Children's Services)
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CHC30712: Certificate III in Children's Services
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CHC30708: Certificate III in Children's Services
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CHC30402: Certificate III in Children's Services
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CHC30399: Certificate III in Community Services (Children's Services)
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CHC30121: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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CHC30113: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
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CHC20399: Certificate II in Community Services (Children's Services)
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52928WA: Diploma of International Children's Services
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52853WA: Diploma of International Children's Services
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50975: Certificate III in Childcare In Aboriginal Communities
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50689: Diploma of Community Services (Children's Services)
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50528: Certificate III in Children's Services (Australian Indigenous Care and Education)
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4609: Diploma of Childrens Services (5-14)
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4608: Certificate IV in Childrens Services (5-14)
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4606: Diploma of Child Care
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40443SA: Certificate II in Nanny Child Care
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21563VIC: Course in Volunteer Support for Very Special Kids
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2117: Certificate II in Children's Services (0-5 Years)
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15701WA: Certificate IV in Children's Services (Home Based Child Care)
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15136WA: Certificate III in Child Care (Multiskilled Regional Worker)
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14858WA: Diploma of Children's Services (0-5 Years)
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14719WA: Certificate III in Children's Services (Australian Indigenous Child Care)
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14099WA: Certificate IV in Child Care And Early Education Assistant Training
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12268WA: Certificate III in Children's Services (0-5 Years)
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11386ACT: Certificate II in Community Services (Child Care)
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11385ACT: Certificate I in Community Services
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11206NAT: Diploma of Montessori Early Childhood Education
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11024NAT: Certificate III in Montessori Early Childhood Education
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10987NAT: Diploma of Teaching in Montessori Education
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10718NAT: Diploma of Montessori Early Childhood Education
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10199NAT: Course in Recognition and First Aid Care for Sick or Injured Children
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0581: Course in Foundations in Child Care
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