Childcare and cooking

Individuals who have completed childcare and cooking skills portable training are ready to join a growing industry. This is due to an increasing number of families with two parents who work. In addition, more women are joining the workforce and developing professional careers. They are looking for trustworthy people to care for their children during the day.

Importantly, government also supports this industry and is set to continue doing so. This is considering the focus on early childhood development (ECD) in the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill. Recently signed into law, the bill acknowledges the role that ECD will play in better preparing children for school.

Holders of this certificate will be able to apply for positions at companies that provide professional childcare services. They may even want to start their own small businesses that supply childcare services. Importantly, they have also taken the first step towards further learning in the field.

Childcare and cooking portable skills

Holders of this certificate have completed quality childcare and cooking portable skills training. They, therefore, possess the following skills:

• An ability to prepare resources and set up an environment to support babies, toddlers and young children
• An ability to facilitate the holistic development of babies, toddlers and young children
• An ability to perform basic life support and first-aid procedures
• An ability to cook