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ACT Australian Capital Territory Canberra
NSW New South Wales Sydney
NT Northern Territory Darwin
QLD Queensland Brisbane
SA South Australia Adelaide
TAS Tasmania Hobart
VIC Victoria Melbourne
WA Western Australia Perth

Major Group:
4 – Community and Personal Service Workers | Sub-Major Group: 42 – Carers and Aides | Minor Group: 421 – Child Carers | Unit Group: 4211 – Child Carers

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 4 : Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
  • – NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
  • – AQF Certificate II or III.
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Alternative Titles

  • Child Care Aide

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
Specialisations
  • Child Care Group Leader (Aus)
  • Children’s Nursery Assistant
  • Creche Attendant
  • Early Childhood Worker

Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.

Description:
Provide care and supervision for children in residential homes and non-residential childcare centres.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
– In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year 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.
Registration or licensing may be required.
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

Other occupations in this Unit Group

  • 421112 – Family Day Care Worker
  • 421113 – Nanny
  • 421114 – Out of School Hours Care Worker