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The CHMC Certification:Where Professional Home Care Begins

Three tiers. Competency-based. Background-verified. Internationally mapped. Instantly verifiable. The credential families trust and caregivers build careers on.

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The Standard

What is the CHMC Certification?

The Caregiver & Home Management Certification (CHMC) is Nigeria's premier professional standard for domestic and home care workers. Developed by COHCASEL in 2021, it fills a critical gap: until CHMC, there was no recognised national benchmark for what a professional caregiver or household manager should know and be able to do.

CHMC is not a short course or a rubber stamp. It is a competency-based certification programme with three progressive tiers, each requiring demonstrated skills, written assessments, background verification, and supervised practice hours.

For families, CHMC is a guarantee. For domestic workers, it is a career ladder — one that opens doors to better-paying placements, diaspora household roles, and eventually, international employment opportunities.

3 Tiers

Bronze · Silver · Gold

4 Tracks

Child · Elder · Household · Culinary

2-Year

Certificate validity

CPD Required

For renewal

CHMC

Certified

COHCASEL · Nigeria

Bronze
Silver
Gold

What Makes CHMC Different

Structured Curriculum

Every tier follows a defined syllabus — from basic household hygiene to advanced dementia care protocols — developed with occupational health specialists.

Practical Assessment

Candidates are assessed in real-world scenarios, not just written tests. Skills are demonstrated, observed, and graded by certified assessors.

Background Verification

CHMC certification is contingent on passing a criminal record check, referee verification, and health screening — every time, no exceptions.

Progressive Levels

The Bronze → Silver → Gold progression ensures caregivers grow continuously and families can choose the depth of expertise they need.

International Alignment

The CHMC curriculum is mapped to INA, CACHE Level 3, and NVQ Level 2/3 frameworks — making it recognised by diaspora employers abroad.

Ongoing CPD

Certification isn't a one-time event. Holders must complete Continuing Professional Development hours to maintain and renew their status.

The Three Tiers

Certification Levels

Each tier builds on the last. Every domestic career has a starting point — what matters is that it has a trajectory.

Bronze
Silver
Gold
CHMC Bronze

“The foundation every professional home career starts on.”

3 months 120 hrs supervised practice
₦35,000

One-time assessment fee. Training materials included.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Household hygiene & sanitation standards
  • Basic child development & child-safe practices
  • Emergency first aid (Level 1)
  • Professional ethics & conduct
  • Communication skills & confidentiality
  • Basic nutrition & meal preparation

Career Outcomes

  • Entry-level nanny / housekeeper placement
  • COHCASEL certified staff pool eligibility
  • Starting salary uplift: ₦40,000–₦80,000/mo
Enroll in Bronze
Most Popular
CHMC Silver

“For caregivers ready to specialise and take on higher-acuity placements.”

6 months 240 hrs supervised practice
₦65,000

Includes Bronze credential. Assessment + CPD starter pack.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Elder care principles & mobility assistance
  • Medication management & administration
  • Dementia & Alzheimer's awareness
  • Advanced first aid & emergency response
  • Infant care & developmental milestones
  • Household management & budgeting
  • Cultural sensitivity & professional relations

Career Outcomes

  • Specialist elder care / nanny placement
  • Eligible for diaspora household roles
  • Starting salary uplift: ₦80,000–₦150,000/mo
Enroll in Silver
CHMC Gold

“The highest domestic tier — reserved for the most capable professionals.”

12 months 480 hrs supervised practice
₦120,000

Includes Silver credential. Full 12-month mentorship included.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Advanced dementia & palliative care
  • Specialised nutrition & therapeutic diets
  • Complex medication protocols
  • Household staff management & supervision
  • Budgeting, procurement & vendor relations
  • Mental health awareness & crisis response
  • Newborn & post-natal care specialisation
  • Certification assessor shadowing

Career Outcomes

  • Senior caregiver / household manager roles
  • Team lead & supervisor positions
  • Eligible for CHMC Global-Ready pathway
  • Starting salary uplift: ₦150,000–₦250,000/mo
Enroll in Gold

All fees are per-candidate. Group rates available for agencies and organisations. Contact us for group pricing.

Premium Track

Global-Ready Track

For Gold-certified caregivers with ambition beyond Nigeria. The Global-Ready Track bridges the gap between CHMC Gold and internationally recognised standards — opening doors to diaspora household roles and foreign employment.

Prerequisite: CHMC Gold + 1 year post-certification experience
₦180,000

6-month programme. Placement support included.

Career Outcomes

  • Average starting salary: ₦250,000–₦400,000/month (local)
  • International placement eligibility: UK, Canada, UAE, USA
  • Recognized by INA-member families abroad
  • Priority listing on COHCASEL Global Talent Pool
Apply for Global-Ready Track

Language & Cultural Competency

English communication standards, cultural norms for UK/US/Canada/UAE households.

International Documentation

Support preparing your portfolio for foreign employer verification requirements.

INA & CACHE Alignment

Curriculum explicitly mapped to International Nanny Association and CACHE Level 3 standards.

Diaspora Employer Network

Access to COHCASEL's network of diaspora families and international household agencies seeking Nigerian-trained staff.

Global Reference Letters

Supervised practice in homes of diaspora clients — providing internationally credible referee contacts.

Premium Placement Priority

Global-Ready holders are first-presented for our highest-value placements — local and international.

Global Recognition

Mapped to International Standards

CHMC was designed from day one to be internationally legible. Whether your caregiver aspires to work for a diaspora household or is being evaluated by a foreign employer, our curriculum maps clearly to the world's leading frameworks.

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INA

United States

International Nanny Association

The INA sets the benchmark for professional nanny standards across North America. Our CHMC Silver & Gold programmes are aligned to INA competency frameworks, enabling holders to present credibly to INA-member families globally.

CHMC Mapping Points

  • Child development & safety standards
  • Professional ethics & boundaries
  • Household management principles
  • Employer-nanny agreement framework
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CACHE

United Kingdom

Council for Awards in Care, Health & Education — Level 3

CACHE Level 3 is the UK's leading qualification for childcare and early years professionals. CHMC's curriculum was developed with CACHE alignment in mind — particularly for caregivers seeking British household placements or UK immigration pathways.

CHMC Mapping Points

  • Early childhood education & play
  • Safeguarding & child protection
  • Special educational needs awareness
  • Reflective practice & CPD requirements
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NVQ

United Kingdom

National Vocational Qualification — Levels 2 & 3

The NVQ framework assesses competence in the workplace through observed performance. CHMC's supervised practice hours and assessor sign-off mirror the NVQ evidence portfolio model, making CHMC credentials intuitively understandable to UK employers.

CHMC Mapping Points

  • Competency-based assessment methodology
  • Workplace evidence portfolio approach
  • Supervisor sign-off & observed practice
  • Health & social care unit alignment

Note on equivalency: CHMC is an independent Nigerian certification aligned to — but not formally accredited by — INA, CACHE, or the UK NVQ framework. It is recognised by COHCASEL partner employers and diaspora households who have verified our curriculum against these standards. For formal UK/USA immigration qualification purposes, candidates may need to undergo additional assessment through those bodies.

Ask about international recognition
For Families & Clients

Why CHMC Certification Matters to You

Trusting someone in your home with your child, your parent, or your household is one of the most consequential decisions you make. Certification turns trust from a feeling into a verifiable fact.

Proof, Not Promise

A CHMC certificate is independently verified evidence that your caregiver has been tested on the skills they'll use in your home — not just self-reported by an agency.

Full Background Verification

CHMC holders have passed criminal record checks, referee verification, and a health screening. No certificate is issued before all three clear.

First Aid & Emergency Readiness

Every tier requires first aid training. Bronze holds Level 1; Gold holds advanced emergency response. Your family is never alone in an emergency.

A Public Accountability Standard

Certificates are issued with a unique number that can be publicly verified via our lookup tool. You can check any credential before a caregiver enters your home.

Ethical & Legal Compliance

CHMC training covers professional conduct, confidentiality, and the legal rights of both employers and domestic workers — reducing misunderstandings and disputes.

Ongoing Supervision

COHCASEL's post-placement supervision means CHMC holders continue to be monitored after placement day. Certification creates accountability even after the contract is signed.

I specifically asked for a CHMC Gold caregiver for my mum. It wasn't just about the training — it was knowing someone had actually verified this person before they stepped through her door.

Adunola F.

Lagos-based daughter, mother in elder care

We're in Canada and our parents are in Lekki. The fact that we could look up the certificate number before anyone entered the house gave us a level of peace we hadn't had in years.

Chibuike O.

Diaspora client, Toronto

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How to Enroll in CHMC

CHMC certification is open to all domestic workers based in Nigeria. Whether you're just starting out or already have years of experience, there's a tier designed for where you are right now.

Start Application
01

Complete the Online Application

Fill in our CHMC enrolment form on the Academy page. You'll need your NIN, a valid ID, and two professional references. Applications take under 10 minutes.

Go to Academy
02

Background Verification

We run a criminal record check via the Nigerian Police Force portal and verify your references. This typically takes 5–7 business days. You'll be notified by WhatsApp.

03

Training & Supervised Practice

Attend your tier's structured training sessions (online + in-person in Lagos). Complete your required supervised practice hours in a COHCASEL-approved placement.

04

Written & Practical Assessment

Sit a written assessment and a practical skills demonstration observed by a CHMC assessor. Both must be passed to proceed to certification.

05

Receive Your Certificate

Pass your assessments and your CHMC certificate is issued — physical and digital — within 10 business days. Your unique certificate number is immediately verifiable online.

Entry Requirements

  • Nigerian citizen or legal resident
  • Minimum secondary school education (WAEC/NECO or equivalent)
  • No criminal convictions (verified)
  • Two professional or character references
  • Willingness to undergo health screening
  • Commitment to completing required practice hours

Need Help Applying?

Our Academy team is available to guide you through the application. Don't let paperwork stop you from a better career.

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+234 800 264 2735

Call Us

+234 800 COHCASEL

Upcoming Intake Dates

Cohort Q2 2025

May 5, 2025 · Bronze & Silver

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Cohort Q3 2025

August 4, 2025 · All tiers

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Instant Verification

Verify a CHMC Certificate

Enter a certificate number or scan the QR code on the physical/digital certificate to instantly confirm its validity.

Try it: Enter CHMC-2024-BRZ-001 or CHMC-2023-SLV-042

Verification is instantaneous and free. If a certificate is not found, contact academy@cohcasel.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about CHMC certification — for families choosing certified staff, and caregivers building their careers.

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