Child Care Courses Online

Interested in doing Child Care Courses Online? Here’s an overview of the childcare courses we offer and how you can apply.

Wondering where you can do child care courses online? You have come to the right place! In just a few minutes you will know what a childcare course entails and how you can do a childcare course from the comfort of your home.

Which Course Is Best For Child Care? 

At Skills Academy we have plenty of childcare courses to choose from. But before choosing to do child care courses online you have to know what each course entails and if it is in line with the career you want to pursue one day. 

Most Popular Childcare Courses

We have four childcare courses and each one is broken up further to give you more options to choose from. So, let’s have a look at each course

Creché Management Courses 

A crèche management course is perfect for anyone who wants to be in a leadership position and run a childcare facility. In this position you can focus on:

  • Managing a childcare 
  • Administration or operations 
  • Implementing and enforcing safety procedures  
  • Handling staff

If you want to run a crèche one day, take a shot at this course!

Child Psychology Courses 

A child’s mental and emotional state is just as important as their physical state. This is why child psychology is so important and having a certificate in child psychology is so versatile. Child Psychology Courses show you how to analyze children’s behaviors so you can understand them and ensure they are at their best mentally and emotionally.

Child Day Care Courses 

Child Day Care courses teach you everything you need to know to take care of kids. You might think you already know how to look after kids. But there are certain things you need to know to look after children safely and in a professional way, such as:

  • Speaking with parents
  • Resolving conflicts
  • Child development

First Aid Course 

The First Aid courses train you on how to respond to and take control of an emergency situation. 

Entrance Requirements

To get into any of our childcare courses there are a few requirements you need to have:

  • You need to be 16 at least
  • Understand, read, and write in English
  • Be able to study through distance learning

Learning Outcomes

Here are some things you will learn in our childcare courses:

  • Most of our childcare courses teach you the basics of early child development.
  • The first aid course grants you emergency first aid knowledge in case anything happens.
  • Develop entrepreneurial skills like communication, networking, and leadership with the creche management course.
  • Know how to create safe and stimulating learning environments in the child day care courses.

What Is Childcare, And What Does Childcare Training Entail?

Before deciding on a career path it’s important to understand exactly what that career entails, so you don’t lose interest down the road while pursuing your studies. You will not become a drop out right? So what is childcare exactly and do you need matric to become a childcare worker? Let’s find out.

What Is The Study Of Child Care?

Childcare studies are educational courses that equip you with the skills needed to care for little ones. Childcare courses cover many topics including child development, nutrition, and safety.

What Is A Child Care Certificate?

After completing one of our child care courses online you will receive a certificate. This is to show recruiters that you have learned how to look after children professionally. You can also share your certificate on social media like LinkedIn and mention it in your CV to get more job opportunities.

Can I Study Childcare Courses Without Matric?

Yes, childcare courses form part of our provider programme. Our provider courses focus more on skills development and do not require you to have matric to take the course.

Career Opportunities 

There are so many careers you can get into by doing a childcare course which takes no more than a year to complete. Here are some of the most popular positions you can apply to after doing a childcare course:

Day Care Manager 

A Day Care Manager trains staff, assigns shifts, ensures that safety protocols are in place, and keeps an eye on everything in the daycare. The average starting salary for a Day Care Manager is R 180 000 per year.

Day Care Administrator 

The Day Care Administrator keeps the childcare facility organized and running smoothly by handling the bookkeeping, paperwork, and enquiries. The average starting salary for a Day Care Administrator is R 150 000 per year.

Au Pair 

If you want to travel then working as an Au Pair might just be for you. Being an Au Pair means you get to live abroad with a family and look after their kids. The average starting salary for an Au Pair is R 80 000 per year.

Child Health And Nutrition Caretaker 

Child Health and Nutrition Caretakers work to instill good eating habits in children. Working in this position means you have to do extensive research to create nutrition plans for children. In this position, you could be paid R 150 per hour.

Nanny 

Nannies help working parents by helping out around the house and looking after the kids. Nannies play with kids, feed them, watch over them, and ensure their safety. The average starting salary for a Nanny is R 90 000 per year.

Why Should I Study A Childcare Training Course Via Distance Learning? 

If you’re an introvert, of course, you’ll love studying through distance learning. But here are some other reasons why you might want to study through a distance learning college like Skills Academy:

Flexible Learning Options

Do you already have a job and want to study on the side? Do you need to work to pay your study fees? No worries. Skills Academy courses are designed to fit in with your lifestyle. So you can study at your own pace when you have the

Expert Instructors

Our instructors are vetted and trained to ensure you get the best teaching and learning experience even without face-to-face interaction.

Career-Focused Curriculum

We continuously update our course material to provide you with the most relevant, on-trend information in the childcare field. After completing a course you will be skilled enough to get a job in the childcare industry.

Supportive Community

When you register for our courses you will get access to our online study groups. Here you can connect with like-minded people in your class. You will never get stuck while studying because even the tutors and lecturers are in the group to help.

Affordable Education

Skills Academy provides you with all the necessary information upfront, that’s why we get on calls with students. We want to understand your circumstances and provide the best course and fee options for you. At Skills Academy all costs are included in your study fees so you won’t be surprised with unknown bills later on.

Where To Study Child Care In South Africa 

You can study child care courses online through any of the following distance-learning colleges:

How To Apply For Child Care Courses

Are you ready to study one of our child care courses online? Here’s how you can apply:

People Also Ask 

We do not have any subject requirements for our child care courses online. As mentioned before, you do not need matric to get into our childcare programmes. All you need is a willingness to learn, we’ll provide the rest.

To work at a daycare or any childcare facility you should show recruiters that you know how to look after children professionally. You can do this by taking one of our child day care courses. After completing the course you can mention it in your CV, cover letters, and interviews.

ECD stands for early childhood development and teaches you how kids develop and change through their various growth stages. It looks at these aspects:

  • Physical development
  • Cognitive development
  • Psychological development
  • Social development

Yes, we offer both Educare and childcare courses that can be done online. The Educare course is a three-year programme. Add to that another 18 months of practical work and you will receive a National Diploma in Educare. There is no need for matric to get into our childcare courses but the Educare course does require a grade 12 certificate. If you do not have a matric you can get one by joining one of our matric courses.

The Day Care Course at Skills Academy is a great option for early childhood education. It covers all the essential skills for working with young children and prepares you for a rewarding career in childcare.

To become a creche teacher, you can take our most popular Day Care Course at Skills Academy. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to care for and educate young children in a creche setting.

Yes, you can study childcare courses without matric through Skills Academy. Their courses are designed for those who want to pursue a career in childcare, even if they don’t have a matric qualification.

Yes, being a childcare worker is worth it. It offers the chance to make a positive impact on children’s lives while building a fulfilling and stable career.

Last Updated: 11 October 2024

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