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, etc. 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 safehy 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
Where will you study?
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR), Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
2. National Institute of Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad, Telangana
Fees
A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Visit the National Scholarship Portal for details on ITI registered with NSP: scholarships.gov.in/fresh/onlineInstituteSearchIndex
• Visit buddy4study.com for details on scholarships for ITI/Vocational Training: buddy4study.com/articIe/iti-schoIarships
(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Manpower agencies. They are placed in homes, creches, 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
Work Environment: You are expected to work for 10/12 hours per day and 6 days a week.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Child Care Worker→ Child Care
Manager → Centre Head
Expected Income
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary ofa Child Caretaker (Non Clinical) ranges between INR 10,000 to 27,000* per month,
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 | TST018• 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
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
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR), Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
2. National Institute of Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad, Telangana
A majority of government schemes are free
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Visit the National Scholarship Portal for details on ITI registered with NSP: scholarships.gov.in/fresh/onlineInstituteSearchIndex
• Visit buddy4study.com for details on scholarships for ITI/Vocational Training: buddy4study.com/articIe/iti-schoIarships
(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of Work: Manpower agencies. They are placed in homes, creches, 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
Work Environment: You are expected to work for 10/12 hours per day and 6 days a week.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Child Care Worker→ Child Care
Manager → Centre Head
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary ofa Child Caretaker (Non Clinical) ranges between INR 10,000 to 27,000* per month,
Source: https://bit.ly/3X3iyRq
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://mwv.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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