CHC50125 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who hold: 

• CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care 

OR 

• CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. 

Alternatively, individuals may hold: 

• CHC50302 Diploma of Children’s Services
• CHC50908 Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)
• CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• CHC30402 Certificate III in Children’s Services
• CHC30708 Certificate III in Children’s Services
• CHC30712 Certificate III in Children’s Services

AND 

• Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence (Please see below for more information on satisfying this eligibility requirement) * 

OR 

• Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. 

To demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence, you must provide KKTC Education either of the following:

An Employer Statement(s) as outlined below; or 

Financial Evidence as outlined below. 

If we cannot verify one source (e.g., we cannot reach your referee), we may request the other. 

Employment Evidence (Employer Statement)

You must provide official employment evidence to demonstrate that you meet the minimum employment experience requirements (12 months cumulative FTE in the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia), supported by verifiable evidence. 

Employer Statement must include (example attached): 

• Your exact employment period (start and finish dates, including day and month). 

• Your normal hours of work. 

• The nature of your employment (full-time, part-time, casual). 

• Your job title(s). 

• A detailed description of the tasks you performed. 

• The name and address of the business on the official business letterhead. 

• The name, position, business phone and email, date and signature of the authorised person making the statement and the length of time they supervised your work. This person (your ‘referee’) must be your manager, supervisor, or HR representative.
• Click here to download a ‘Statement Of Service’ template

Note: This template is a guide only. Employer statements may vary in format but must contain all required information and be issued on an official business letterhead.

We cannot accept statutory declarations about your employment experience in the absence of an employer statement or financial records. 
Your employment evidence must be verifiable. Ensure referee contact details are up to date, as KKTC will contact referees to verify.

Financial Evidence

Provide the following to demonstrate you were employed for the period(s) you are claiming toward eligibility (used instead of or in addition to an Employer Statement):

Required (per employment period claimed):

Official government tax records such as Income Statements, PAYG Payment Summaries, tax group certificates, or ATO Notices of Assessment (listing both employer and employee names);

or

Three payslips listing employer and employee names (from the start, middle, and end of each year claimed). For partial years, provide payslips that bracket the period (e.g., first, middle, final payslips of that period).

Helpful (optional) supplements if requested by KKTC:

Remittance statements from an approved Family Day Care (FDC) scheme.

Labour-hire/agency letter confirming host sites and dates.

Bank deposit screenshots that show the employer name (do not obscure dates/amounts).

Redactions: You may redact TFNs and bank account numbers. Do not redact names, dates, employer, gross/ordinary hours, or pay periods.

Regulated education and care service (Australia): Long day care, kindergarten/preschool, family day care (via an approved scheme), OSHC/occasional care services regulated under the National Quality Framework (NQF).

Not counted: Private babysitting/nannying, unregistered playgroups, unregulated care.

Timeframe: The last 5 years is measured from the date of application. You may combine multiple roles/employers.

Paid employment only: Evidence must relate to paid work; volunteering/unpaid placements don’t count.

KKTC assesses FTE using 38 hours/week = 1.0 FTE (unless your contract specifies otherwise—attach that page if relevant). You can combine multiple roles/periods.

Approximate guide: 

Letterhead & ABN: Must be on official letterhead and include business name, address, and ABN.

Digital accepted: Clear scans or digitally signed PDFs are acceptable.

Multiple role periods: If titles/hours changed, list each period separately (dates, hours, title, duties).

Referee eligibility: Manager/supervisor/HR only (not a peer).

Unavailable/closed employer: Provide financial evidence and, if possible, a former supervisor contact at a new organisation.

Labour-hire/agency: Provide an agency letter and, where possible, a host service confirmation with dates/hours/sites.

Name changes: If your name differs across documents, include proof of name change (e.g., marriage certificate).

By submitting evidence, you consent to KKTC contacting referees/employers to verify authenticity. If your primary referee is unavailable, supply an alternate authorised contact (e.g., HR inbox, Centre Manager).

Statutory declarations alone (without employer statement or financial records).

Evidence missing dates (DD/MM/YYYY), hours, or employment type.

Work that is not in a regulated Australian service.

• Online Assessments: These are conducted through KKTC’s advanced learning platform, which offers a dynamic experience with video content, case studies, and engaging resources.

• Observations: Students perform specific tasks or procedures under supervision, with assessors using detailed checklists to evaluate performance.

• Written and Verbal Questions: Students respond to a series of questions to demonstrate their understanding of principles or reasoning behind certain actions.

• Case Studies: These provide opportunities for students to display problem-solving and decision-making skills in simulated contexts.

• Practical Work-Based Assessments: Students demonstrate competence on the job through practical tasks, which are essential components of the competency-based courses at KKTC.

• Qualification: By completing this qualification, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.