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Why study childcare?
A child care short course is one of the best ways you can train in childcare. Child care covers everything from child development, child psychology, and everything in between! To work in childcare means that you have the incredible privilege of helping to nurture, support and teach children in every environment.
Whether you’re looking to go on to teaching and want to get a formal qualification under your belt early, or just wanting to make some extra cash by babysitting, there are suitable childcare courses available for every option.
Career outcomes:
With such an enormous range of areas covered by ‘child care,’ there are also numerous possible careers. Below is a list of jobs in child care that would benefit from a short course in child care:
- Teacher
- Au Pair/Nanny
- Child Care Center Manager
- Child Psychologist
- Teachers Aid
- Pediatric Nurse
- Early Learning Center Teacher
Studying child care:
Studying child care is a popular option all over Australia, and as such there are courses available to everyone, no matter where you live. There are short courses in Melbourne, Sydney, as well as regional areas, especially as online learning becomes more and more common. Many institutions offer both online or in class study options, with most offering a form of blended learning, which mixes both teaching elements together. Some of the available courses are:
- Child Development Course
- Early Childhood Education and care Certificate
- Child Protection in Early Education and Care
- Educational Leadership in Early Childhood
Is a career in child care right for you?
There are a few crucial skills for child care. Firstly, a genuine love of working with kids is imperative. Child care can be extremely rewarding, but it can also be challenging and involves true dedication to the children you’re caring for. Without a genuine want to nurture children, it can be easy to burn out. Secondly, patience is a skill that any child care worker will tell you is essential. It can take a little while for kids to adapt to and get used to new people, but once they do it’s all worth it! If this sounds like you, make sure to browse our available short courses in child care today!