We are currently reviewing this article after a variation to the Children's Services Award made as part of the Fair Work Commission's Gender-based undervaluation - priority awards review.
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Who gets the qualifications allowance?
Directors and Assistant Directors with:
- a Graduate Certificate in Childcare Management, or
- an equivalent qualification.
What's an equivalent qualification?
It’s a qualification that’s recognised as being equal to the Graduate Certificate.
State training authorities can advise which qualifications are recognised as equal.
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