This qualification reflects the position of early childhood education and care educators engaged in regulated children’s education and care establishments in Australia. These educators, operating at this proficiency level, bear the duty of formulating and executing curriculum aligned with the stipulations of an authorized learning structure. Moreover, they ensure adherence to regulatory standards across various dimensions of service operations. Leveraging their specialized expertise, they scrutinize and employ theoretical principles across a spectrum of work contexts. Additionally, they might undertake supervisory responsibilities for volunteers or fellow educators.

These early childhood educators operate within a spectrum of environments including long day care centers, family day care settings, pre-schools, and kindergartens.