Expectation Of Knowledge NQF and EYLF

[kapow]

Hi,
I am looking to return to work after taking the last year and half off. It was time well spent with my now 18 month old daughter but at the same time it wasn’t my plan to have gone onto spend the last year and a half off. But after COVID hit and an impending move, it didn’t make sense to start looking for work.

Now that I am looking to get back into childcare, I am concerned that I may not meet the criteria of a lot of job advertisements in the way of knowledge and understanding of the NQF and EYLF.

Therefore, my question is if you were looking to employ someone, what level of knowledge would you be looking for in a candidate?

Any help would be great as I really feel that despite having my diploma and experience working with children (although in OSHC), I could really use all the help I can get right now just to boost my confidence. I am looking to revisit both documents but I am not sure to what extent I should be memorising (for lack of a better word) them.

Any help would be fantastic!

Thanks - Kim

[Lorina]

Honestly, most employers aren’t expecting you to have the NQF and EYLF memorised word‑for‑word what they’re looking for is that you’ve got a solid working knowledge and can apply it in practice. If you can talk about how the EYLF outcomes link to everyday experiences (like play, routines, group work) and show you understand the basics of the NQF standards (like safety, relationships, programming, and compliance), that’s usually enough to get your foot in the door. Confidence comes from being able to explain how you’d use those frameworks with children, not reciting them. So revisiting the documents is a great idea, but focus on understanding the big picture principles and how they guide your practice rather than trying to memorise every line.

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Lorina