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Governess

NQR Code:QG-05-DW-03624-2025-V1-DWSSC

  • Old Code: QG-05-DW-03624-2025-V1-DWSSC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

The individual at work provides care to children, are in charge of physical and emotional health of children and how effectively they integrate into society as responsible adults. The individual is primarily expected to provide education to the school-aged children and is responsible for their intellectual development along with providing general care to the children. They are mainly hired by the parents to focus on the educational and emotional development of children in a private household setting.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
UG Completed No Experience None
UG Completed 1.5 Years None
12th Completed 3 years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 4.5 1.5 Years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 4 3 years None

Progression Pathway

  • Entrepreneurial Job role

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Provide Physical and Emotional Care to Children DWC/N0229 Mandatory 150 5 5
Facilitate overall Educational Development of Children to support school learning DWC/N0230 Mandatory 90 3 5
Support children to develop skills for the understanding of the subject being taught DWC/N0231 Mandatory 90 3 5
Manage Household Responsibilities Related to Childcare DWC/N0232 Mandatory 60 2 5
Maintain service standards and communicate effectively DWC/N9902 Mandatory 30 1 5
Communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and practice inclusivity DWC/N0228 Mandatory 30 1 3
Maintain health, hygiene and safety standards at workplace DWC/N9903 Mandatory 30 1 3
Employability skills DGT/VSQ/N0103 Mandatory 90 3 5
OJT (Recommended) Optional 120 4 5