Family Day Care Worker – ANZSCO 421112

Description

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

Alternative Titles

Family Day Carer

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Skills Assessment Authority

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

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.

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