Child Carers
ANZSCO 4211
184,600
53%
93%
$1,341
33 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Child Carers provide care and supervision for children in residential homes and non-residential childcare centres.
What they typically do
- 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
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Child Carers.
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Diploma of International Children's Services
52928WA · AQF 5 · 2 providers
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Diploma of Teaching in Montessori Education
10987NAT · AQF 5 · 0 providers
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Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care
10983NAT · AQF 3 · 6 providers
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Diploma of Montessori Early Childhood Education
11206NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers
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Certificate III in Montessori Early Childhood Education
11024NAT · AQF 3 · 1 providers
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Diploma of School Age Education and Care
CHC50225 · AQF 5 · 33 providers
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50125 · AQF 5 · 377 providers
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC30125 · AQF 3 · 424 providers