Babysitting & Childcare Courses in Australia
There are a range of childcare courses that nannies and babysitters can undertake to gain qualifications.
How do I qualify to become a nanny?
You dont require a formal qualification to be a nanny. You just need a range of skills including interpersonal skills, observational skills, planning, organisation and time management skills. Plus lots of energy, creativity, patience, maturity, enthusiasm and a love of children! It will be helpful for you to have some education to ensure you provide high quality care, support childrens development and enjoy your work. It will increase your chances of getting jobs and being paid well. The types of qualifications in this area are a Certificate III or a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
How do I qualify to work in childcare?
If you plan to pursue a career in childcare (e.g., centres) you will require a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. This will be enough to give you entry roles in childcare settings. You may choose to do a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. A Diploma will allow you to hold more senior roles, to develop and manage early childhood programs and supervise staff and volunteers. Long day care centres and preschools are required to employ a certain number of staff with (or working towards) Diplomas. So if you have a Diploma it will help you get work.
What degree is needed for teaching children?
If youd like to become a teacher in early childhood settings (e.g., kindergartens, pre-schools and childcare settings) you may choose to study a degree by doing a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching, at a university or TAFE.n>
Where can I find courses to become a nanny or a teacher working with children?
Here are some reputable Early Childhood Education and Children's Services in each state. This is not a complete list - it is just a starting point to see the range of options available in your city and state.
NSW
TAFE NSW
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
ACU
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5 Years)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Macquarie University
https://www.mq.edu.au/study/find-a-course/education/early-childhood-education
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
The University of Sydney
https://www.sydney.edu.au/courses/courses/uc/bachelor-of-education-early-childhood.html
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
VIC
TAFE Victoria
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/Pages/default.aspx
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
ACU
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5 Years)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Suzan Johnston Training Organisation
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Swinburne
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Holmesglen
https://holmesglen.edu.au/Courses/English-Education-and-Teacher-Training/Early-Childhood-Education/
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching
Melbourne University
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-diploma-in-early-childhood-teaching/
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching>
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
RMIT
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Deakin
https://www.deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-early-childhood-education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
LaTrobe University
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education
QLD
TAFE QLD
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
QUT
https://www.qut.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-education-early-childhood
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
University of Southern Queensland
https://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-education-early-childhood
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)>
Charlton Brown
Certificate III in Children's Services + Professional Nanny Program
Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Children's Services
Certificate IV and Diploma in Children's Services (Outside School Hours Care)
Kirana Colleges
https://kiranacolleges.edu.au/
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
ACT
Canberra Institute of Technology
https://cit.edu.au/courses/education_community/childrens_education_and_care/C3-HC56
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
WA
W.A. TAFE
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Murdoch University
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/courses/undergraduate/b1383
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Teaching)
Edith Cowan University
https://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/courses/bachelor-of-education-early-childhood-studies
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
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