Q: Can A Cert 3 Open and Close With Someone Who Is Working Towards Their Qualification

[Lorina]

A: Under the National Quality Framework (NQF), every time a centre-based early childhood service is open—whether at opening, throughout the day, or at closing—there must be at least one Responsible Person physically present and on duty.

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Lorina

[jeffreestar]

The regulation seems flexible, but effective record‑keeping and periodic verification appear essential to maintain legal compliance and guarantee safety.
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[nooraljabri]

A: Under the National Quality Framework (NQF), every time a centre-based early childhood service is open—whether at opening, throughout the day, or at closing—there must be at least one Responsible Person physically present and on duty.

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Lorina

People really underestimate how strict opening and closing rules are in childcare. One staffing mistake and suddenly licensing is breathing down everybody’s neck lol. Not something worth winging tbh.