Child Care Giver

Course ID
CGC-001
Department
School of Teacher Training
Level
NVQ
Method
Lecture, Online, Practical Sessions, Seminar, Workshops
Duration
6 Months + On the job training (OJT)
Understand the theories about child development and familiarize with the services relevant to children and families

Working parents are looking for competent Child Day Care Specialists who can supervise, educate and nurture their children while they work. Parents want someone they can trust to provide the best care possible in a healthy and happy environment.

As a Child Day Care Assistant, you can make a career out of helping these children and their families. And have fun while you do it!

The need for child care is rising because the number of children requiring childcare is expected to grow. Demand for childcare workers is expected to grow as well, and this demand will produce an increase in child care jobs.

List of units

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Holistic development of child
  • Nutritious food and beverages
  • Providing healthy, safe and effective physical environment
  • Physical care of child
  • Professionalism in working with children
  • Child with special needs
  • Physical environment for child care facility/center (Housekeeping standards)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Procedures and Practice Practice
  • Team Work
Get a solid understanding of the principles and values in working with children and develop a child-centered approach
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Entry requirements

This program does not have any prerequisite to enroll however We look for candidates who have the intellectual qualities and interpersonal skills to be successful leaders in education sector. 

Course structure and modules

This course is based on NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARDS For Child Caregiver

(Competency Standards Code: N85S024) published by Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission

Holistic development of the child
Nutritious food and beverages
Providing a healthy, safe, and effective physical environment
Physical care of the child
Professionalism in working with children
A child with special needs
The physical environment for child care facility/center (Housekeeping standards)
Occupational Health and Safety Procedures and Practice
Team Work

On the job Training

Students in NVQ programs are required to undergo on-the-job training (OJT) before they can graduate.

OJT is a type of experiential learning often used in skill-based qualifications that involve hands-on work or the use of specialized equipment, software, or machinery. Right after the course completion. In a OJT you will receive firsthand experience performing tasks related to your role from a co-worker or supervisor.

The purpose of OJT is to prepare you for your position. The instruction and hands-on practice you complete as part of the training can help you develop the skills, competencies, and knowledge you need to carry out your role when you go to the job market. When OJT is complete, you should be able to perform most or all of the tasks for your position without supervision.

In all NVQ Courses, some modules are assessed within the on-the-job training Period. The usual OJT period stems from 3 months to 6 months, depending on the course and level.

This course requires an OJT of 06 months.