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Qualifications Needed For Director/2IC

Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 9:13 pm
by sevans
Doing diploma and need to know what qualifications a director and assistant directors need. I know they need a diploma but is there anything else?

Re: qualifications for different levels in childcare

Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 5:26 pm
by Lorina
Hi Sevans,

Yes, you're right you would need to have a diploma for this position and also it's also favorable if you have an advance diploma. In the advance diploma you study about how to run and manage a childcare service. It's not necessary to have this but it will give you a bit more opportunity if you're interested in applying for this sort of position.

:geek:,
L.A

Re: qualifications for different levels in childcar

Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 4:05 pm
by sevans
Thanks for that but isn't there also levels or bands?

Re: qualifications for different levels in childcar

Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 6:49 pm
by Lorina
Levels or bands are based on the amount of time you have held your diploma. So if you have had your diploma for 3 years I think you will be in level 4.3. However this also depends on your experience and how long you've been working in childcare.

You must at least have had a year or more experience when applying for a director's role so best bet to start as an authorized supervisor and work your way up....

How long until you finish your diploma?

:geek:,
L.A

Re: qualifications for different levels in childcar

Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 9:27 pm
by sevans
I've got 9 assignments to go and can't wait! So over studying!