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Provider Requirement Levels
- Early Childhood Teacher (ECT): Requires an approved Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood (ACECQA approved).
- Diploma Level Educator: Requires an approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Certificate III Educator: Requires a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Required Training Courses
- Pre-Service:
- Child Protection: Mandatory reporting training.
- First Aid/Anaphylaxis/Asthma: The "HLTAID" series of accredited courses.
- Annual Requirements:
- All Staff: Ongoing professional development is required under the National Quality Framework (NQF).
Reimbursable Training Information through the State
- Priority Wage Subsidy / Hiring Incentive: The Australian Government provides wage subsidies (up to $5,000) to employers who hire apprentices or trainees undertaking Certificate III or Diploma qualifications.
- Apply: Australian Apprenticeships
- State-Specific Funding: (e.g., "Smart and Skilled" in NSW, "Skills First" in Victoria) often subsidizes the cost of the Cert III and Diploma courses at TAFE.
Opening a Childcare Facility in Australia
- Agency: Regulated by state bodies (e.g., NSW Dept of Education, VIC Dept of Education) under the ACECQA framework.
- Website: ACECQA (National Authority)
- Steps: You must apply for Provider Approval (fitness to operate) and then Service Approval (for the specific site) through the NQA IT System.
Training we do not offer
- HLTAID012 (First Aid in E & C Settings): We do not offer the specific Australian Nationally Recognized Training (RTO) units.
- Certificate III / Diploma: We offer CEU courses, but not the full Australian vocational qualifications (RTO status).
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
