Skill pathway
Child Development
Education and Training
Understanding children's development and learning needs.
Why employers ask for Child Development
Child Development shows up in the skill requirements for 15 of the Australian careers we track, including Child Care Centre Managers, Early Childhood Educator, Teacher Aide. 1 of the job listings currently on SkillHarbour name it as a requirement.
Where to learn Child Development
Start here (beginner)
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
The Open University (OpenLearn)
Supporting babies and toddlers
Nationally Recognised Training
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
The Open University (OpenLearn)
Supporting children's development
Nationally Recognised Training
Diploma of Teaching in Montessori Education
Careers that use Child Development
Child Care Centre Managers
$103k · needed at level 2 of 5
Early Childhood Educator
$58k – $80k · needed at level 3 of 5
Teacher Aide
$52k – $68k · needed at level 3 of 5
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
$99k · needed at level 2 of 5
Middle School Teachers
$126k · needed at level 2 of 5
Secondary School Teachers
$121k · needed at level 2 of 5
Occupational Therapists
$99k · needed at level 4 of 5
Audiologists and Speech Pathologists \ Therapists
$104k · needed at level 2 of 5
Special Education Teachers
$112k · needed at level 2 of 5
Primary School Teachers
$116k · needed at level 2 of 5
Psychologists and Psychotherapists
$115k · needed at level 4 of 5
Child Carers
$70k · needed at level 2 of 5
Education Aides
$70k · needed at level 2 of 5
Special Care Workers
$89k · needed at level 2 of 5
Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses
$92k · needed at level 2 of 5