A Child Caretaker (Non-Clinical) is responsible for providing complete care to the children (2 to 6 years) including performing activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, feeding, putting the children to sleep, and so on. One would also be responsible for cooking, making bed, setting up play area, pre-school
support, arranging for creative activities and games under the supervision of the parents/ guardians while assuring the safety and security of the children.
Personal Competencies
You are a cheerful and patient person
You are able to communicate effectively
You are careful about maintaining safety and hygiene issues
You are physically fit and agile
Entry Pathway
Minimum Qualification • After completion of class 8 and minimum age required is 14 years old for enrolling for National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) * Level 3 course for Child Caretaker (Non-Clinical)
*NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of work: Manpower agencies. They are placed in homes, crèches, Montessori schools and day care centres by the agencies to look after children.
Entrepreneurship: After gaining some experience you may work independently by freelancing your services.
Work Environment: You are expected to work for 10/12 hours per day and 6 days a week.
Expected Growth Path
Child Care Worker → Child Care Manager → Centre Head
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Child Caretaker (Non Clinical) ranges between INR 10,000 to 27,000 per month*
Source - https://bit.ly/3X3iyRq *The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Rosemary D after getting trained in childcare had joined a placement agency and now has over 12 years of experience in childcare. She completed her class 12 and then took the training. She has worked in many states in India and even abroad like UAE. *
Child Caretaker (Non-Clinical)
NCS Code: 5311.0200 | V010Minimum Qualification
• After completion of class 8 and minimum age required is 14 years old for enrolling for National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) * Level 3 course for Child Caretaker (Non-Clinical)
*NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
Government Institutes
1. National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC): Visit https://www.nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre
2. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS): Visit https://nsdcindia.org/find-nsdc-training-centre-jss/
3. NIOS training centres: Visit https://voc.nios.ac.in/registration/locate-study-centre
4. List of NSQF centres: https://www.aicte-india.org/sites/default/files/Vocational%20institutions%20272%20recommended%20AY%202020-21.pdf
• A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of work: Manpower agencies. They are placed in homes, crèches, Montessori schools and day care centres by the agencies to look after children.
Entrepreneurship: After gaining some experience you may work independently by freelancing your services.
Work Environment: You are expected to work for 10/12 hours per day and 6 days a week.
Child Care Worker → Child Care Manager → Centre Head
The approx. salary of a Child Caretaker (Non Clinical) ranges between INR 10,000 to 27,000 per month*
Source - https://bit.ly/3X3iyRq
*The figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Rosemary D after getting trained in childcare had joined a placement agency and now has over 12 years of experience in childcare. She completed her class 12 and then took the training. She has worked in many states in India and even abroad like UAE. *
Source - https://www.greataupair.com/nanny/India-Kolkata/nanny3140590.htm
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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