When a service is experiencing difficulties in fulfilling the requirements for qualified staff, it must develop alternative arrangements which do not compromise the standard of children’s care. These arrangements must be approved by the Child Care Unit and may include seeking approval from the Child Care Unit for a carer without qualifications to occupy a qualified position. The carer is required to have demonstrated skills and, in the majority of circumstances, be studying towards an approved qualification. In order to make this request, the service must use the provided form. It is also recommended that you read the accompanying information sheets to assist you to determine the most suitable carer to nominate and strategies that will assist your service to support the carer if they are given approval.
Carers approved to occupy a qualified position package