Course Outline: What You Will Cover Would you like to know how to become a nanny? Take our Professional Nanny course as stepping stone rewarding work in the home-based childcare industry. Students will complete the following units:
1. Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Protecting the child
Report indications of the possible risk of harm
Apply ethical and nurturing practices in working with children
2. Ensure the health and safety of childrenRecognise and respond to signs of potential illness
Provide a safe environment
Supervise the safety of children
Travel with children safely
Administer medication within guidelines
Manage and respond to allergy / anaphylaxis
3. Provide care for childrenCreate opportunities for children to develop their understanding of physical needs
Establish an environment that encourages children to complete tasks themselves
Respond to the emotional needs of children
4. Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced foodEncouraging healthy eating
Planning nutritious menus
Safe food handling
5. Support the development of childrenSupport the social development of children
Support the emotional and psychological development of children of the same age
Support the language, creative & cognitive development of children
6. Interact effectively with childrenPromote positive behaviour
Collaborate with children about their interests
Support children in learning about the decision-making process
7. Provide experiences to support children’s play and learningDevelopmentally appropriate play activities
Facilitate children’s play and leisure
8. Develop an understanding of children’s interests and developmental needs Gather information about the child through observationGather information about the child from secondary sources
Record observation of interests and needs appropriately
Use observations and information gathered to understand the child and contribute to program planning
How Will You Benefit?Fast track your career as a professional nanny
Quickly develop skills in months not years!
Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
Have access to a tutor who will provide prompt and encouraging support
Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as $39 per week
Career Prospects
Employment in this very large occupation rose strongly in the past five years and is forecast to grow strongly in the long-term.
Nannies care for children as employees or contractors in private households. Employment can be sought in almost any location nationwide. International work opportunities for professional nannies exist in such countries as the UK, USA and France.
Nannies will typically carry out the following tasks:
care for babies or young children by feeding, washing and dressing them and by supervising their play and learning activities
plan creative play and learning activities and organise meal and sleep times
develop and/or maintain appropriate routines
safeguard children against potential dangers and hazards (swimming pools, kitchen utensils, poisons and stairs)
take children to school, kindergarten and other activities
plan and prepare nutritious snacks and meals for children arrange and supervise outings
Course Levels Explained
Diploma Qualifications recognise the graduates capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organising others in the workplace.
Already in the Profession or Industry?
This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better-paid position. Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.