Nanny and Childcare Course

Looking after children comes with its own set of responsibilities, but if you love their energy, enthusiasm and aptitude for learning, then being a professional nanny or childcare provider could be the ideal career for you.

Not only can a childcare course prepare you for working in a private family home, but you could learn more about child psychology, protecting young people at risk and ensuring their health and safety while in your care. It can also provide you with opportunities to develop your career in other childcare sectors, including education or counselling.

Explore our course breakdown below or enrol now to get started.

• Course Outline

  When you enrol on our childcare courses online, you will complete the following units of study:

  1	Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk

  What is child abuse? 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 Children

  Maintain a clean and hygienic environment Recognise 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 Children

  Provide physical care Create 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	Child Psychology

  5	Contribute to Provision of Nutritionally Balanced Food

  Childhood nutrition Encouraging healthy eating

  Planning nutritious menus Safe food handling

  6	Support the Development of Children

  Support the physical development of children Support 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

  7	Interact Effectively with Children

  Communicate positively with children on an ongoing basis Promote positive behaviour

  Collaborate with children about their interests Support children in learning about the decision-making process

  8	Provide Experiences to Support Children’s Play and Learning

  Children’s play and leisure Developmentally appropriate play activities

  Facilitate children’s play and leisure

  9	Develop an Understanding of Children’s Interests and Developmental Needs

  Gather information about the child through observation Gather 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

  10	First Aid and OHS Processes

• How Will You Benefit?

  
  There are many benefits associated with studying our online nanny courses. For example, you will:

  • Have the chance to begin your career as a professional nanny within a few months
  • Study an industry-recognised course that was designed by senior professionals who work in the childcare sector
  • Make the most of online learning, without the need to spend time or money travelling to classes
  • Complete the course at your own pace in your own time
  • Work alongside a personal tutor who will answer your questions and help you through the course
  • Get a 10% discount off the total course fee when you pay upfront. Alternatively, you can spread the cost with weekly interest-free payments

  Enrol on our online childcare courses today to launch your new career as a professional nanny.

• Career Prospects

  
  Being a professional nanny and looking after other people’s children can be a particularly rewarding job, especially if you love working with kids. Skills and personality traits that are important should you wish to work successfully as a nanny and childcare provider include:

  • A love of children
  • Patience and a calm attitude
  • Excellent organisation and communication
  • The ability to discipline children when necessary
  • An understanding of how children think and behave
  • Flexibility and openness to change
  • The ability to work on your own and unsupervised
  • Willingness to accept responsibility

  Generally, nannies are expected to work in the home of their employer and may have certain expectations or tasks that they must complete on a day-to-day basis. This could include:

  • Driving the children to and from school or extra-curricular activities
  • Feeding them throughout the day and preparing healthy snacks or foods
  • Playing with them and keeping them occupied
  • Planning creative play and activities that will be fun as well as educational
  • Taking them on days out or to social events
  • Keeping their room and their belongings neat and tidy
  • Supervising them at all times
  • Ensuring they’re safe from risks and hazards in the home (sharp cutlery, cleaning solutions, etc).
  • Teaching them basic life skills, such as baking or good hygiene

  The tasks that will be set for you could change depending on what your employer expects from you. For instance, some employers may require you to cook tea for the children each evening, whereas some parents may be home from work in time to do this task themselves.

  As well as studying on a programme such as ICI’s online nanny course to become a childcare professional, it can be beneficial to have a clean driver’s licence so that you can transport the children around. You will also need to pass the Children’s Worker Safety Check before working with children.

  Other roles that you may be able to get involved in after completing a childcare course include childminding or even teaching, though extra qualifications may be required.

  Demand for childcare experts is strong and there are employment opportunities nationwide and internationally.

• Course Levels Explained

  Diploma

  This course will result in an Diploma. This kind of qualification recognises the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.

• Prerequisites

  There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into our childcare course.

  So what are you waiting for? If you want to start your new career as a professional nanny, enrol on our online learning programme today to get started.

• Course Length

  Our students complete this online nanny course in an average of 24 weeks.

  The benefit of an online course is that you can complete it in your own time. This time period, therefore, is just an average and the course may take you longer than this if you have other work or family commitments to consider. This is absolutely fine – in fact, you have up to three years to complete the childcare course, so you don’t need to rush through the programme. Alternatively, you could fast track your learning and graduate within a few months. The choice is yours.

• Study Mode: Online Learning

  You can become a professional nanny without having to physically attend your classes. This ICI course can be completed via distance learning (also known as correspondence learning), which means the class is 100% online. Dive into aspects of the course in your free time without having to spend time or money travelling. This gives you the freedom to study whenever and wherever you wish, anywhere in the world. You will always have your personal tutor on hand to provide advice and answer questions.

  Our online childcare course has been designed to be highly practical and engaging, making completing the lessons and assignments a rewarding experience.

• Recognition & Accreditation

  
  This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). ICI courses are not NZQA qualifications. ICI is an independent global awarding body that develops and administers career-related curriculum and training programs. When you graduate from an ICI training program you join ICI graduates in over 150 countries around the world.

  
  ICI is also a member of the International Nanny Association (INA). The INA is a not-for-profit organisation that was initially established in 1985 and is the global industry body for nannies across the world. The first INA conference included agency owners, nannies and nanny educators from the UK, Australia, the US, Canada and more. Today, it remains an association that is committed to educating new nanny professionals and supporting childcare providers.

  Our online childcare course takes both a theoretical and practical approach to ensure you get the most out of your learning experience. It was written in conjunction with industry professionals to help fast track you into your nannying career.

• Already in the Profession or Industry?

  Perhaps you already have some childcare training or are currently working as a nanny. If this is the case, our programme could still be relevant for you. You could take the course to update your existing knowledge and skills or to learn something new about your job role.

  As long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities, you can claim back the course fees as a tax deduction.

• What Do I Get?

  All the materials you need to complete our online childcare course are included in the course fee. Once you enrol, you will receive:

  • All required study materials and course notes
  • Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
  • A tutor who will answer all of your course and career questions and provide guidance

  Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:
  

  • A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications
  • Transcripts indicating the units completed
  • A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
  • Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification (for example: John Smith, DipNS)
  • Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme

• Cut Off Date

  Friday, 6th December 2024 is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.

  Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish.

  Don’t miss out. Enrol today!

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