Never worry about meeting childcare course requirements again! With Skills Academy, qualifying for childcare courses is a breeze.
Child Care Courses
Childcare courses are the perfect starting point if you are thinking about going into the childcare field. Whether you are brand new to child care, or have some basic child care experience there is a course for you.
What Is A Child Care Course?
A childcare course is meant to equip you with all the tools and knowledge to work with children. It gives you the qualifications to work in a daycare centre, creche, and even as a nanny or au pair.
These courses are meant to give you the necessary skills to properly look after children who are under your care.
Benefits Of Studying A Child Day Care Course
Studying a childcare course has many benefits, including benefits for new and existing parents.
- Improved parenting skills
- Better relationships with your children
- Gain new skills
- Positive impact on children
Improved Parenting Skills
A child care course gives you some insights into child development and educare didactics. These skills and new knowledge will help you in your parenting by easily being able to identify what your children need and how best to meet those needs.
Better Relationships With Your Children
Another thing you will learn from a childcare course is how to communicate with and support children effectively. As they grow, children have big emotions that they aren’t able to handle.
A child care course gives you the tools to support your children when they are going through these big emotions and how best to communicate with them, creating a stronger relationship with your children.
Gain Skills
The skills you learn through a child care course are not daycare or creche specific. This means that you can be applied to any situation where children are present.
Positive Impact On Children
As a childcare worker, you are responsible for taking care of children and their development. Children grow and learn under your supervision, giving you the chance to make a direct positive impact on young minds.
Studying Child Care
Now that you know what child care is about, the next steps are to get the proper qualifications by choosing to do your child care studies with us.
Where Can I Study Child And Youth Care Worker?
At Skills Academy we offer many childcare courses for different career goals that can be done via distance learning. These courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills and reach your childcare goals.
Here is an in-depth look at all of our child care courses and why it’s the right choice for your career goals.
| Course | Reasons Why You Should Study |
|---|---|
| Child Day Care | This course is perfect for those who are looking to start or progress in their childcare careers. These courses cover topics from the basics of childcare to the tools needed to start your own childcare facility |
| Child Psychology | Child psychology is the perfect course for you if you want to understand how children develop throughout their life stages and how to help them effectively deal with any challenges that may occur |
| Daycare Centre Management | These courses are ideal for those who already have experience in childcare, particularly in daycare, and want to progress into a management role |
| Creche Management | Creche management courses are targeted towards those who have experience with creche facilities and want to advance to management roles within the childcare field. |
| Educare Certificate | This course is ideal for those who want a comprehensive look into childcare and education. These courses have topics that cover child health, child psychology and education. |
Can I Study Child Care Without Matric?
Absolutely! In our efforts to make our courses as accessible as possible, every single one of our childcare courses can be done without a matric or matric equivalent qualification.
Childcare Course Requirements And Application
Here at Skills Academy, we understand that good quality education is hard to come by, which is we why try to make our courses as accessible as possible with easy registration processes.
Entry Requirements:
To study any of our with us there are only three childcare course requirements you would need to meet.
- Be 16 years of age or older
- Understand, read, and write English
- Be willing to study via distance learning
How To Apply For Child Care Courses
Our application process is fairly easy and can be done in just a few steps:
- Visit Our Registration Page: Start by heading to the Skills Academy registration page.
- Choose Your Prefered Course: Select the Childcare Course that best aligns with your interests and goals.
- Fill Out All Of Your Details: Complete the registration form with your personal and contact information.
- Submit Your Application: Once you’ve filled out the form, and made sure that all your information is accurate, then you can submit your application.
- Confirmation and Next Steps: After submitting your application, you’ll get a call from one of our consultants to discuss your application and the next steps.
If you prefer to talk directly with one of our consultants or just need some questions answered then you can use our toll-free number to contact us: 0800 39 00 27
Course Content, Structure And Duration
All of our childcare courses have three different qualification levels, each with its own duration. The best part is that these courses do not build on each other, so you can choose the course that works best for you without needing any previous experience or qualifications in childcare.
Course Content
Each of our childcare courses has unique subjects tailored to that specified field within childcare.
Child Day Care
Child Day Care Short Course
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Educare Didactics | Learn about the foundational principles and philosophies of childcare. Explore the importance of early childhood education, best practices for creating a safe space and nurturing environment, and develop effective communication skills to interact positively with both children and parents. |
| Management In Early Childhood Development 101 | Dive into understanding a child’s development stages from birth to preschool. This, combined with educare didactics will allow you to create a stimulating environment and promote healthy development in children |
Child Day Care Certificate Course
This course includes the subjects given in the short course plus the ones below:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| First Aid Concepts | Equip yourself with skills to handle emergencies specific to young children. Learn CPR and basic first-aid procedures to ensure the well-being of the children in your care |
| Day Care Personnel Development | Learn how to effectively communicate with children at different developmental stages. You will also develop conflict resolution skills to navigate challenges that may arise in a daycare setting |
Child Day Care Comprehensive Certificate
This course includes the subjects given in the certificate course plus the ones below:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Development 102 | Delve deeper into advanced topics related to child development and learning strategies. Explore areas like promoting language development, fostering social skills, and creating effective learning environments for young children |
| Entrepreneurship | This subject equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to start and run your own successful daycare business. Learn about creating a business plan, marketing strategies, financial management, and legalities involved in operating a daycare facility |
Child Psychology
Child Psychology Short Course
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Business English | English language skills are important to have in almost every industry. After completing this subject you will be more confident in your speaking and writing ability |
| Communicating with Children | Learn how to listen attentively and acknowledge children’s feelings. This subject will help you build a better relationship with them |
| Learning Psychology | Explore different personality traits and temperaments, and conditions for effective learning |
Child Psychology Certificate Course
This course includes the subjects given in the short course plus the ones below:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Child Development | Learn more about the ages that are vital to their growth and learning, diversity in early childhood, inclusions, and special needs |
| First Aid Concepts | First Aid Concepts teaches you about the elementary human anatomical structures, how to perform appropriate first aid procedures, medical-legal implications, and principles of First Aid |
Child Psychology Comprehensive Course
This course includes the subjects given in the certificate course plus the ones below:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Telephone Courtesy and Customer Service | Learn how to answer the phone in a professional manner and understand what the customer needs. This will help when performing admin duties or communicating with parents |
| Time Management | Organise your time and learn how to create daily schedules to make sure you meet your deadlines and create a learning plan |
Daycare Centre Management
Daycare Centre Management Short Course
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Educare Didactics | Explore the essential teaching methodologies and techniques to manage daycare activities effectively. Learn how to manage young children and create a nurturing learning environment |
| Daycare Personnel Development | Learn the principles behind training and developing daycare staff. Learn how to manage, motivate, and improve your team's performance in a daycare setting |
Daycare Centre Management Certificate Course
This course includes the subjects given in the short course plus the ones below:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Safety First Aid | Learn critical first-aid skills tailored to daycare settings. Gain confidence in handling minor injuries and ensuring child safety |
| Daycare Communication | Explore communication strategies for effective interaction with children, parents and staff. Learn how to foster positive relationships in a daycare environment |
Daycare Centre Management Comprehensive Certificate Course
This course includes the subjects given in the certificate course plus the ones below:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Education | Explore the principles of child development and learning processes. Learn how to apply educational strategies that support the growth and development of young children |
| Daycare Management | Learn the core management skills required to run a daycare centre effectively. This includes financial management, staff supervision, and compliance with legal regulations |
Creche Management
Creche Management Short Course Certificate
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Business English | English language skills are important to have in almost every industry. After completing this subject you will be more confident in your speaking and writing ability |
| Face-to-Face Communication | This subject teaches you to familiarise yourself with people’s behaviours and to use it to your advantage. Practice non-verbal skills while improving your verbal skills to get your message across. Adapt these skills to function cross-culturally |
| The Field of Creche Management and Human Resources | Explore the administrative duties you will need to perform as a creche manager or owner. It teaches you about managing staff and the law that surrounds creche management |
Creche Management Certificate Course
This course includes the subjects given in the short course plus the ones below:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Customer Satisfaction | Learn how to deal with difficult customers, solve problems, and build relationships |
| First-Aid Concepts | Accidents may occur while a child is in your care. Make sure you know the basics to help save a life and relieve their pain |
Creche Management Comprehensive Certificate Course
This course includes the subjects given in the certificate course plus the ones below:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Time Management | Organise your time and learn how to create daily schedules to make sure you meet deadlines. This subject will help you when you need to create a learning plan. |
| Quality Child Care and Starting Your Own Creche | Learn what it takes to become a successful creche manager. This subject will teach you how to manage the learning environment in a creche, financial management, and more |
Educare Certificate Courses
Educare Certificate Short Course
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Educare Didactics | Explore the essential teaching methodologies and techniques to manage daycare activities effectively. Learn how to manage young children and create a nurturing learning environment |
| Daycare Management | Learn the essential management skills required to run a daycare centre effectively. This includes staff supervision, financial management, and adherence to legal regulations |
Educare Certificate Course
This course includes the subjects given in the short course plus the ones below:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Child Health | Gain knowledge about child health, focusing on nutrition, hygiene, and preventing common childhood illnesses in a daycare setting |
| Child Psychology | Explore the stages of child development and the psychological factors that influence learning and behaviour in young children. |
Educare Certificate Comprehensive Certificate
This course includes the subjects given in the certificate course plus the ones below:
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Education | Learn about the principles of child education and development. Explore different educational approaches to support learning in early childhood. |
| Daycare Communication | Develop communication skills to interact effectively with parents, staff, and children. Learn strategies for managing conflict and fostering positive relationships in a daycare setting |
Course Duration & Structure:
The structure of our childcare courses only differs in the qualification level.
- Short Course- 4 Months
- Certificate Course- 8 Months
- Comprehensive Course- 12 Months
Because our courses are offered via distance learning, the structure of our courses is different from traditional classroom learning.
When you register when us, your study materials will be sent directly to your doorstep and you can begin studying online, All coursework is done online, including all assessments.
There are no exams for childcare courses. You will have assignments that need to be completed or a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) for some courses.
How Much Is The Child Care Course?
The cost of your childcare course depends on what you are looking to study. Not only does each course have different costs but so does each qualification level. However, to help you with your finances, we offer many different payment options to choose from.
If you want more information on course fees, you can check out our study fees page here.
Childcare is a very wide field that is always in demand. Start your journey into childcare with Skills Academy. Still not convinced? Then why not download our brochures, or you can contact us directly and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
To become a childcare worker in South Africa you need to complete a childcare course, such as a Child Day Care course at Skills Academy. Depending on what sector of childcare you want to work in, you may need to register with the SACSSP.
No, but with a Skills Academy Creche Management Comprehensive Certificate Course, you will have the required qualifications to open a creche.
