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Hi,

I am currently studying my diploma, hoping to finish it in Feb 2014. I have been told that I can work as a room leader while I am studying but then someone else told me that I can't lead a room until I have finished. Therefore, I'm a bit confused about what jobs I should be applying for...

If someone could let me know...

Thanks

Mim

Hi Mim,

According to ACECQA:

To be actively working towards an approved diploma or ECT qualification, a person must:

be enrolled in a course for the qualification
have commenced the course
be making satisfactory progress towards completion
meet the requirements to maintain enrolment.

to be counted as at least a diploma level educator for ratio purposes you need to meet a fifth requirement:

hold an approved certificate III qualification OR have completed approved certificate III units OR completed 30% of the units in an approved ECT qualification.

As you go for a room leader position you will be counted towards ratio and as long as you meet the above requirements I think you're be able to work as a room leader. You're nearly finished anyway... So, I don't see why not.

Hi

Lorina that's very interesting info. So just to clarify, if I have my cert 3 and have completed 30% of the units of an approved ECT qualification I can technically work as a group leader?

Lorina that's very interesting info. So just to clarify, if I have my cert 3 and have completed 30% of the units of an approved ECT qualification I can technically work as a group leader?

As far as I understand yes. However, once you finished 50% of your degree you can be counted as an ECT. This starts from January 2014. So if you can hold on for another couple more units as you complete 50%, you can work as an ECT... Here is more info: http://www.acecqa.gov.au/actively-worki ... lification

Hope this help,

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L.A

law92 wrote:Hi

Lorina that's very interesting info. So just to clarify, if I have my cert 3 and have completed 30% of the units of an approved ECT qualification I can technically work as a group leader?

Yep

from Jan 2014 though

That is awesome. I just started my Diploma, but hopefully I can apply for a room leader position by the end of the year. More $$ I hope

What about someone studying a duel certificate III and diploma - so not formal certifications?

xoxo wrote:What about someone studying a duel certificate III and diploma - so not formal certifications?

Here is some information that may help:

Certificate III and Diploma
You are considered actively working towards an approved certificate III level qualification if you can provide documentary evidence from the course provider to your approved provider that you are:

enrolled in the course and have started study
making satisfactory progress towards completing the course
meeting the requirements to maintain enrolment.
You are considered actively working towards an approved diploma level qualification if you can satisfy all of the above and one of the following:

hold an approved certificate III level qualification OR
have completed the approved certificate III units OR
have completed 30% of the units in an approved ECT qualification.
‘Actively working towards’ provisions may not apply where a state or territory specific regulation is in place, including for services educating and caring for school age children. If you have any questions about this, contact your regulatory authority.

Please note that all family day care coordinators in Australia are required to have an approved diploma level education and care qualification and cannot be ‘actively working towards’ this qualification.

Actively working towards provisions apply under regulations 126(1) and 127 of the National Regulations.

Ref: Working Towards An Approved Qualification

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Lorina

Hi,
So I have finished my cert III and have just begun my bachelor to be a ECT. So I can be a room leader because I am enrolled in the ECT course and completed my Cert 3