4211 CHILD CARERS

CHILD CARERS provide care and supervision for children in residential homes and non-residential childcare centres.

Skill Level: 4

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

Related Occupations:

• 421111 Child Care Worker
• 421112 Family Day Care Worker
• 421113 Nanny
• 421114 Out of School Hours Care Worker
  
  

421111 CHILD CARE WORKER

Alternative Title: Child Care Aide

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

Specialisations:

• Child Care Group Leader (Aus) (Skill Level 2)
• Children's Nursery Assistant
• Creche Attendant
  
  

421112 FAMILY DAY CARE WORKER

Alternative Title: Family Day Carer

Provides care and supervision for babies and children, usually in the carer's own home and under local government or community-based schemes. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

421113 NANNY

Assists parents in the provision of ongoing care and supervision for babies and children, usually in the child's home.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

• Governess
  
  

421114 OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE WORKER

Provides care for school age children in an out of school hours care program. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 4

 

 

4221 EDUCATION AIDES

EDUCATION AIDES perform non-teaching duties to assist teaching staff in schools, provide care and supervision for children in preschools, and provide assistance to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori students and their teachers.

Skill Level: 4

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.

Tasks:

• demonstrating, supervising and participating in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres
• preparing indoor and outdoor areas for learning and recreational activities
• assisting children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies
• assisting children individually to learn social skills
• assisting with preparing teaching aids, and copying and collating written and printed material
• distributing and collecting lesson material
• providing assistance to small groups of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori students
• providing home-school liaison and counselling for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori students and their families

Related Occupations:

• 422111 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
• 422112 Integration Aide
• 422113 Kaiawhina Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Assistant)
• 422114 Kaiawhina Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium School Assistant)
• 422115 Preschool Aide
• 422116 Teachers' Aide
  
  

422111 ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EDUCATION WORKER

Assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in their education, provides feedback to parents or guardians and teachers about students' progress, and liaises with educational bodies, government agencies and committees.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Aboriginal Education Worker Coordinator
• Aboriginal Home-School Liaison Officer
  
  

422112 INTEGRATION AIDE

Assists children with developmental disabilities in mainstream schools.

Skill Level: 4

422113 KAIAWHINA KOHANGA REO (MAORI LANGUAGE NEST ASSISTANT)

Assists Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest Teachers) with teaching duties and activities in the Maori language for children at pre-primary or early childhood level with emphasis given to Tikanga Maori (Maori custom).

Skill Level: 4

422114 KAIAWHINA KURA KAUPAPA MAORI (MAORI-MEDIUM SCHOOL ASSISTANT)

Assists Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teachers) with teaching duties and activities in the Maori language for children at primary school level with emphasis given to Tikanga Maori (Maori custom).

Skill Level: 4

422115 PRESCHOOL AIDE

Provides care and supervision for children at preschool centres under the direction of Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisation:

• Kindergarten Assistant
  
  

422116 TEACHERS' AIDE

Assists teaching staff in preparing teaching materials and with general classroom tasks.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• School Services Officer
• Student Liaison Officer
• Teachers' Assistant