42 Carers and Aides

Most occupations in this sub-major group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• planning, conducting and participating in educational and recreational activities to encourage the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children
• supervising children in recreational activities
• preparing and distributing educational aids
• assisting children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies
• assisting Professionals in the provision of care and support to aged and disabled persons, patients in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, and children in residential care establishments
• assisting patients and clients with personal care needs, rehabilitative exercises and providing emotional support