Rockhampton

Childcare Assistant

A Childcare Assistant cares for young children in a group setting such as a childcare centre or an educational program. You might also work in a home care environment, occasional care or in another setting such as a health care facility. You’ll work with other child carer team members to provide various activities for children, assist them with eating and toileting routines and manage their behaviour. Childcare Assistants also help children to develop their social and communication skills.

To be a Childcare Assistant you need to be flexible and able to work with children from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to be patient and able to communicate with very young children. It’s important that you are willing to undertake toileting and hygiene activities with children and can keep up with the busy routines of a child care environment.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a childcare assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Online
4 - 18 months
$350 - $13,081
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Online
12 - 24 months
$1,500 - $15,842
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care)

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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