Aussie Childcare Network Forum

Hi all,
I have a question that a few people at my centre are curious about. I currently have a cert 3 and am two units away from finishing a bachelor in early childhood learning. I've always heard that after completing a certain amount of my degree my pay should be that of a diploma qualified staff member. Is that true in Victoria?? I've searched everywhere but nobody seems to know for sure.
Thanks, Kristy

HI Kristy,

According to ACECQA you are "actively working towards a qualification". To be counted as an Diploma qualified educator you must meet the following requirements:

A person who meets all five requirements below may be counted as a diploma qualified educator. They must give the approved provider documentary evidence from their course provider that they meet requirements 2 to 5.

The requirements for actively working towards an approved qualification are:
-being enrolled in a course for the qualification
-having commenced the course
-making satisfactory progress towards completion
-meeting the requirements to maintain enrolment
-holding an approved certificate III qualification OR having completed the approved certificate III units OR having completed 30% of the units in an approved ECT qualification.

Ref: Actively Working Towards An Approved Qualification

For centre-based services educating and caring for children preschool age or under, actively working towards provisions apply under National Regulation 126(1). For family day care educators, actively working towards provisions apply under National Regulation 127. These provisions may not apply where a state or territory specific regulation applies, including those for services educating and caring for children over preschool age.

Hope this helps,

,
Lorina

Thank you so much for the reply Lorina,
Some of my coworkers have been urging me to go to my directors about this but don't want to go in with no facts. Thanks so much for your help.
Kristy