Qualification requirements for working with over preschool age children The list of approved education qualifications is for the purpose of Regulation 137 (2)(b) of the National Regulations for Early Childhood Education and Care. It is important to note that this list is subject to change as qualifications continue to be added or modified. Queensland list of approved qualifications for over preschool age children Diploma - Approved for school age care only Course name Any 2 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) early childhood education and care qualification Any 2 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, diversional therapy or speech pathology qualification Any 2 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) primary, secondary or special education qualification Any 2 year or higher(fulltime equivalent) human welfare studies and services qualification Any 2 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) behavioural science qualification Any 2 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) sport and recreation qualification Any 2 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) creative arts, fine arts, drama or music qualification Any 2 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) community services qualification Any approved early childhood teaching qualification listed under Regulation 137 (1)(a) or 137 (2)(a)(i) Any approved diploma qualification or equivalent or higher listed under Regulation 137 (1)(b) or 137 (2)(ii) or 137 (2)(b)(i) or 137 (2)(d) Any individual taken to be an early childhood teacher or approved Diploma level holder under the National Regulations (e.g. Regulations 241,242 & 243) Training institution State All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training organisations All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training organisations All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training organisations All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training organisations All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training organisations All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training organisations All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training organisations All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training organisations All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training organisations All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training organisations All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories N/A Any individual taken to be an early childhood teacher or N/A approved Diploma level holder as determined by ACECQA under regulation 139 Diploma of Community Services (Community Work) CHC50699 Various registered training organisations All states and territories Diploma of Community Services Management – CHC51602 Various registered training organisations All states and territories Diploma of Community Welfare Work – CHC50702 Diploma of Outdoor Recreation – SRO50203 Diploma of Outside School Hours Care – CHC50202 Diploma of Recreation (Fitness) CNN96 Diploma of Sport and Recreation – SRO50199 Diploma of Youth Work – CHC50502 Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories Bachelor of Arts (with major studies in Behavioural Sciences) Accredited Higher Education Provider All states and territories Bachelor of Nursing Graduate Diploma in Education Diploma of Teaching Diploma in Teaching Diploma of Teaching Diploma of Teaching (Primary) NSW Nursing Registration Certificate Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) Diploma of Community Services (Welfare)(Course No.2078) Accredited Higher Education Provider Accredited Higher Education Provider Australian Catholic University Various registered Colleges of Advanced Education Various registered Colleges of Advanced Education Various registered Colleges of Advanced Education Dubbo Base Hospital Southern Cross University TAFE NSW All states and territories All states and territories New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales Bachelor of Education (Primary) Graduate Diploma in Education (Infants/Primary) Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) Bachelor of Education (Preservice)(BEDPR3) Bachelor of Education (Primary) Advanced Diploma of Peforming Arts Diploma in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education University of New England University of New England University of Sydney Charles Darwin University Northern Territory University Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies) Diploma of Teaching Associate Diploma of Recreation Studies Diploma of Teaching (Primary and Special Needs) Bachelor of Arts (with major studies in Behavioural Sciences) Australian Catholic University Queensland Australian Catholic University Brisbane College of Advanced Education Brisbane College of Advanced Education Charles Sturt University Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) Bachelor of Arts (with major studies in Behavioural Sciences) Central Queensland University Queensland Queensland Bachelor of Education (Primary) CQ50 Bachelor of Teaching (LOTE) Bachelor of Teaching CA71 Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) Bachelor of Behavioural Science Graduate Diploma of Education Central Queensland University Central Queensland University Central Queensland University Central Queensland University Deakin University Griffith University Griffith University Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Victoria Queensland Queensland New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales Northern Territory Northern Territory Queensland Queensland Master of Teaching-Primary Master of Education Bachelor of Teaching – Overseas Trained (Primary) Bachelor of Education with specialization in Health and Physical Education Advanced Diploma of Social Science Bachelor of Educational Services Bachelor of Psychology with Honours Certificate of Teaching (Primary) Diploma of Education Support – 30212QLD Diploma in Teaching Associate Diploma in Community Recreation CN503 Commercial Illustration Certificate Course Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) Bachelor of Applied Science Human Movement Studies Griffith University Griffith University Griffith University Griffith University Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland James Cook University James Cook University James Cook University Kelvin Grove Teachers’ College Various registered training organisations Mount Gravatt Teacher’s College North Brisbane College of Advanced Education Queensland College of Art Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Bachelor of Education (Primary) Master of Education (Leadership and Management) Bachelor of Education (Inservice) Graduate Diploma in Social Science (Psychology) Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) Diploma of Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure) CHC50802 CN663 Social Welfare Certificate Course Diploma of Teaching (Primary)(CA09) Bachelor of Teaching (CA71) Diploma in Education Bachelor of Human Movement Studies (Education) Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Post Graduate Diploma in Education (ESL and LOTE) Bachelor of Educational Studies Bachelor of Social Work Master of Business in the field of International Sport and Recreation Management Bachelor of Education (Primary) Diploma of Teaching (Primary) Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology TAFE QUEENSLAND Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland TAFE QUEENSLAND University College of Central Queensland University of Central Queensland University of Queensland University of Queensland University of Queensland University of Queensland University of Queensland University of Queensland University of Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland University of Southern Queensland University of Southern Queensland Queensland Queensland Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning Bachelor of Education (Primary and middle Schooling)(Lower Primary P-3) Bachelor of Arts (Studies in Art and Design) Bachelor of Teaching (Junior Primary) Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary) Diploma of Children’s Services (Out of School Hours Care) University of Southern Queensland University of Southern Queensland University of the Sunshine Coast Flinders University of South Australia Flinders University of South Australia TAFE SOUTH AUSTRALIA Certificate of Nurse Training Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary/Primary) Bachelor of Teaching (Junior Primary) Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Teaching Bachelor of Education Diploma in Teaching (Primary) Bachelor of Arts in Education Advanced Diploma of Rudolf Steiner Education Bachelor of Education (Kindergarten through Primary) Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching (minor in Early Childhood Education) Royal Adelaide Hospital University of South Australia University of South Australia Tasmanina College of Advanced Education University of Tasmania University of Tasmania Bendigo College of Advanced Education Deakin University Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar Ltd Edith Cowan University Murdoch University International Qualifications - Approved Diploma Level for over preschool age care Training provider Diploma (Degree) in Chemistry: Chemistry Teacher Bachelor of Arts Diploma of Teaching University Dzemal Bijedic of Mostar Federal Universityof Minas Gerais Foundation Lusiada Celus Centre of Tertiary Studies of Lusiada Foundation Lutheran University of Brazil Southern Minas University Centre University of Sao Marcos Centennial College Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology University of Alberta Universidad de Los Andes Bachelor of Pedagogy Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese and English Language Titulo de Psiciologa (Title of Psychologist) Three Year Diploma of Child and Youth Worker Post-Graduate Certificate Educational Assistant Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Diploma (Degree) in Elementary Education Teaching with a major in English [Pedagogia Basica] Certificate of Graduation in Chinese Language Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor in Spanish and English Fujian Normal University West China University of Medical Sciences La Universidad del Tolima Queensland Queensland Queensland South Australia South Australia South Australia South Australia South Australia South Australia Tasmania Tasmania Tasmania Victoria Victoria Victoria Western Australia Western Australia Country Bosnia-Herzegovina Brazil Brazil Brazil Brazil Brazil Canada Canada Canada Chile China China Colombia Master in Education Administration and Supervision Diploma of Primary Education Primary Teachers Certificate Bachelor of Education (Secondary) State – Approved Educator (Social Educator) Teachers’ Certificate Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Science Master of Science Diploma in Anglo-Indian Teacher Training Elementary Teachers’ Training Course (ETT) Teachers’ Certificate Higher Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education in Special Education Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Arts (with major in Education) Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Arts (majors in Sociology and Psychology) Graduate Sarjana (S1) in Language and Art Teaching Bachelor of Science (Educational Science and Counselling) Bachelor Educational Sciences- Preparatory School and Elementary School Education Associate Diploma in Primary Teaching Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Eduction in Primary Second Class Honours Lower Division Bachelor of Home Economics (Juvenile Science) Diploma in Nursing Statement certifying a pass in the Community College General Examination (specialisation in child care) Diploma – Primary teacher Bachelor of Education (Honours) Bachelor of Education La Universidad Externado de Colombia Fulton College Lautoka Teachers College University of the South Pacific Private State-Approved Technical School of Social Pedagogics, Bad Bergzabern Sir Robert Black College of Education Annamalai University Bharathidasan University Bharathidasan University Church Park Training School District Institute of Education and Training - Ropar Fatima Teacher Training Institute for Women Guru Nanak Dev University Jammu University Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) Bhoj (Open) University Mahatma Gandhi University Punjab University University of Calcutta University of Kashmir University of Mumbai Budi Utomo Teacher Training College (IKIP) Islamic Azad University Islamic Azad University Colombia Fiji Fiji Fiji Germany Hong Kong India India India India India India India India India India India India India India Indonesia Iran Iran Islamic Azad University St Patricks College, Dublin City University University of Paisley Iran Ireland Ireland Tokyo Kasei University Tokyo Metropolitan College of Allied Medical Sciences Islamic Community College, Al-Balqa’ Applied University Japan Liepaja Pedagogical Institute University of Malta University of Quebec Jordan Latvia Malta Montreal Bachelor of Education Certificate with title of Bachelor of Education Tribhuban University Marnix Academie, Christian University for Teacher Training Teachers College Diploma 3 Year General and Obstetrical Nursing Programme Diploma of Teaching Bachelor of Arts in Education Bachelor of Arts in Education and Psychology Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) Master of Education Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary Bachelor of Science (Health and Leisure Studies) Bachelor of Arts, Major in Development Studies Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education (Physical Education) Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education (Social Studies) Bachelor of Science in Behavioural Science Bachelor of Secondary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education with specialisation in Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Psychology Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Science in Psychology Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor in Secondary Education (Major in Religious Education) Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Christchurch Teachers College Dunedin School of Nursing Victoria University Wellington Victoria University Wellington Victoria University Wellington Victoria University Wellington Victoria University Wellington Wellington College of Education Queens University of Belfast Ateneo De Manila University Camarines Norte State College Camarines Norte State College Cebu State College Liceo De Cagayan University Mindanao State University Miriam College Naval Institute of Technology New Era University Nepal Netherlands New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand Northern Ireland Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines New Era University North Central Mindanao College Philippine Christian University Philippine Normal University Philippine Normal University Philippines Advent College Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges Sacred Heart College Saint Columban’s College San Nicholas College Siena College Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines St. Paul University University of La Salette University of San Jose-Recoletos Philippines Philippines Philippines Bachelor of Science in Family Life and Child Development University of the Philippines Philippines Diploma of Pedagogy with title of Master of Education Diploma – Teacher of Physical Education and Sport Diploma- Primary School Teacher Specializing in Pedagogics and Methodology of Primary School Education Pedagogical Academy-Cracow University of Bihac Kaliningrad State University Teacher of English Language and Literature Diploma (Degree) – Primary School Teacher Diploma - Teacher of Art, Drawing and Technical Drawing in the English Language Diploma: Teacher of History Diploma: Teacher of English Diploma in Primary Education Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology Kemerovo State University Kolomna State Pedagogical Institute Moscow State Pedagogical University Russia Russia Russian Federation Omsk State Pedagogical University Omsk State Pedagogical University Aberdeen University The Open University Russian Federation Russian Federation Scotland Scotland Poland Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Russia Masters of Arts in Education Bachelor of Education in Primary Second Class Honours Lower Division Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) Bachelor of Science in Teaching at the Primary School- the First Four Grades Diploma of Education (level VI) Certificate in Education 'A' level Higher Diploma in Education for the Junior Primary School The Open University University of Paisley Scotland Scotland University of the West of Scotland University of Novi Sad Scotland Serbia University of Novi Sad Institute of Education Durban College of Education Serbia Singapore South Africa Higher Diploma in Education for Junior Primary School Higher Diploma in Education for Senior Primary School Diploma in Education – Junior Primary Bachelor of Education Higher Diploma in Education Bachelor of Primary Education Edgewood College of Education Edgewood College of Education Hewat Training College North West University Potchefstroom Pretoria College of Education University of Orange Free State South Africa South Africa South Africa South Africa South Africa South Africa Bachelor of Primary Education Bachelor of Education Certificate of Graduation in Social Welfare Diploma of Junior Specialist University of the Witwatersrand Chuncheon National University of Education Suwon Women's College, Department of Social Welfare Kharkiv Pedagogical College South Africa South Korea South Korea Ukraine Teacher of English Language and International Literature Kiev National Linguistic University Degree specialising in Russian Language and Literature Certificate in Professional Studies in Education Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Special Education Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Managerial Studies Bachelor of Education in Primary Education Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary) Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary) Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Education (Primary) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with QTS in Primary Education Zaporizhia State University Bradford College, University of Bradford Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in Secondary Education Bachelor of Education in Religious Studies Bachelor of Science in Psychology Bachelor of Education CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (100/1732/X) Certificate of Higher Education Associate in Arts (Liberal Arts) Associate in Arts (Liberal Studies) Master of Education Bachelor of Interdisciplanary Studies Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Studies) Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts- Child and Adolescent Development (School Age Child and Family) Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology Diploma in Education Ukraine City of Birmingham Polytechnic De Montfort University Ukraine United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom De Montfort University Oxford Brookes University The University of Derby University of Hertfordshire United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom University of Lancaster United Kingdom University of Wales United Kingdom University of Wales University of Wales The Manchester Metropolitan University Various registered training organisations York St John University Allan Hancock College; Fullerton College Sul Ross State University University of Texas at El Paso California State University Dana College San Francisco State University United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Masvingo Teachers College, University of Zimbabwe United States of America Zimbabwe Certificate III Approved for school age care only Course name Training institution State Any 1 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) early childhood All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training education and care qualification organisations Any 1 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) nursing, All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training physiotherapy, occupational therapy, diversional therapy or organisations speech pathology qualification Any 1 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) primary, secondary All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training or special education qualification organisations Any 1 year or higher(fulltime equivalent) human welfare All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training studies and services qualification organisations Any 1 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) behavioural science All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training qualification organisations Any 1 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) sport and recreation All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training qualification organisations Any 1 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) creative arts, fine All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training arts, drama or music qualification organisations Any 1 year or higher (fulltime equivalent) community services All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training qualification organisations Any approved certificate III qualification or equivalent or higher All accredited Higher Education Providers and registered training listed under Regulation 137 (1)(b) or 137 (2)(iii) or 137 (2)(b)(ii) organisations Certificate III in Community Services Work – CHC30802 Various registered training organisations Certificate IV in Community Services (Disability Work) Various registered training organisations CHC40799 Certificate III in Community Services (Youth Work) – CHC30999 Various registered training organisations All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories Certificate III in Youth Work – CHC30602 Certificate IV in Community Services Youth Work CHC40999 Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations All states and territories All states and territories Certificate IV in Disability Work CHC40302 Certificate IV in Youth Work – CHC40602 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation – SRO30602 Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation – SRO30203 Certificate III in Community Recreation – SRO30201 Certificate III in Sport (Athletic Support Services) – SRO30503 Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories All states and territories Certificate IV in Community Services (Children’s Services) – CHC40402 6382 Advanced Certificate in Nursing, Enrolled Nurse Various registered training organisations All states and territories TAFE New South Wales New South Wales Certificate IV in Community Services (Welfare) Certificate IV in Education Support (70117NT) Certificate III in Education Support – 30210QLD Certificate III in Education Support – 30613QLD Certificate IV in Education Support – 30211QLD Certificate III in Education Support (Teacher Aide) Certificate III in Education (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) 39084QLD Certificate IV in Education (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) 39085QLD Certificate IV in Health and Community Services (Diversional Therapy) (CNA99) Continuing Education Certificate in Human Services Charles Darwin University Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Northern Territory Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Queensland Various registered training organisations Queensland Various registered training organisations Queensland Griffith University Queensland Certificate IV Leadership and Youth (30287QLD) Certificate III Education (Integration Aide) 3360 Certificate III of Human Services Certificate IV of Human Services (Youth Residential) 6978 Certificate III of Children’s Services (Teacher Assistant) (7896) Certificate III in Teacher Assistant (51196) Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Special Needs)(51192) Scouts Australia Toowoomba Education Centre Central Metropolitan College of TAFE Central Metropolitan College of TAFE TAFE Western Australia Queensland Queensland Western Australia Western Australia Western Australia TAFE Western Australia TAFE Western Australia Western Australia Western Australia International Qualifications - Cert III level for over preschool age children only Training provider FETAC Level 5 Certificate Healthcare Support Teaching Certificate Diploma of Intermediate Vocational Education (Social Pedagogical Care Work) Diploma in Teaching (Primary) Montessori Diploma Diploma CACHE Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants (100/1648/X) School of Nursing, St James Hopsital Languages Teaching College ROC Amsterdam and Environs College of Service Provision and Wellbeing Balob Teachers' College Good Sheperd Maria Montessori Training Centre Montesori Teaching Training Centre Various registered training organisations Country Ireland Malaysia Netherlands Papua New Guinea Sri-Lanka Sri-Lanka United Kingdom CACHE Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants (100/1649/1) Various registered training organisations United Kingdom City and Guilds NVQ Level 2 Care (Q1050140) City and Guilds Level 3 NVQ for Teaching Assistants City and Guilds Certificate in Family and Community Care (3310) City and Guilds Learning Support Certificate International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy Post Graduate Certificate in Education Various registered training organisations Various registered training organisations Bexhill College United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom Lambeth College Montessori Centre International University of West England United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom