Career paths and qualifications

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Qualifications give you the formal knowledge and skills to become a quality teacher, leader or educator in early childhood education and care.

The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) oversees the implementation and administration of the National Quality Framework (NQF). Most services are approved and regulated under the NQF.

The NQF sets out the minimum qualification requirements for staff working in children's education and care services.

Learn about the qualifications for each of the following career paths.

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Approved early childhood qualifications

Early childhood services have to employ staff who hold, or are studying towards, a nationally approved qualification to comply with the National Quality Framework.

Teacher

Whether you are already an early childhood educator or just starting out in your career, a degree will extend your current skills so you can become a leader in the early childhood sector.

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Leadership management and support roles

To enhance your leadership and management skills in early childhood education and care, having a postgraduate qualification can open up many opportunities.

Educator

Becoming an early childhood educator is a great place to start your early childhood career. Find out about a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

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Early Childhood Regulatory Authority roles

The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority provides a career path for both early childhood and regulatory professionals.

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