Description
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.
Skill Level
3
Alternative Titles
- Child Care Aide
Specializations
- Child Care Group Leader (Aus) (Skill Level 2)
- Children’s Nursery Assistant
- Creche Attendant
- Early Childhood Worker
Skills Assessment Authority
ACECQA
Caveats
No caveats apply to this occupation.
Note
Occupation code 234111 Child Care Worker (Child Care Group Leader) is available under the 494 visa program.
Group: 4211 Child Carers
Description
provide care and supervision for children in residential homes and non-residential childcare centres.
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
Skill Level
The occupation Child Care Group Leader in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
The occupations Child Care Worker and Out of School Hours Care Worker in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3).
The occupations Family Day Care Worker and Nanny in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).