WHY STUDY CHILD CARE? If you have an interest in a child’s early development and enjoy mixing with a mixture of parents and children then child care is for you.
The child care industry has experienced consistent growth over recent years due to both parents working and many more young families now having more disposable income. This has in turn created a large supply of child care centres nationally that now require qualified staff.

Currently there is a national skills shortage for skilled childcare employees as the job vacancies advertised for this position are published regularly. National Skills Shortage

Due to the increased demand for skilled childcare employees, wages for these positions have also increased. Salaries in Child Care

Job Guide 2007 – Career Descriptions

Child Care Worker

Child Care Coordinator