Recorded learning modules, resource library and tools for new and existing NSW Approved Providers

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Being an Approved Provider comes with significant responsibility, so it’s vital that you understand the National Quality Framework and remain up to date with the law and regulations. Effective governance and leadership underpin the success of individual services and the collective impact on outcomes for children and families.

CELA's Approved Provider & Governance Program gives new and existing NSW Approved Providers and Education and Care Services a streamlined way to understand their governance and compliance responsibilities and refresh their knowledge.
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Course curriculum

    1. Welcome and overview

    2. Resources: Knowledge Matrix

    1. Introductory video: What is the NQF?

    2. Tutorial video 1: The Purpose and Intent of the NQF

    3. Tutorial video 2: The key components of the NQF

    4. Tutorial video 3: Compliance and quality under the NQF

    5. Tutorial video 4: The role of ACECQA and Regulatory Authorities 

    6. Assess your knowledge

    7. Knowledge quiz: What is the NQF?

    8. Knowledge library 1: What is the NQF?

    1. Introductory video: How quality is determined under the NQF

    2. Tutorial video 1: Understanding the National Quality Standard 

    3. Tutorial video 2: Self-assessment and quality improvement planning

    4. Tutorial video 3: Assessment and rating

    5. Tutorial video 4: Understanding quality ratings and how quality is determined under the NQF

    6. Assess your knowledge

    7. Knowledge quiz: How quality is determined under the NQF

    8. Knowledge library 2: How quality is determined under the NQF

    1. Introductory video: Compliance and the NQF

    2. Tutorial video 1: Key roles under the legislation

    3. Tutorial video 2: Role of the Approved Provider

    4. Tutorial video 3: Role and responsibilities of the responsible person - nominated supervisor and persons in day-to-day charge

    5. Tutorial video 4: How to determine who can be a responsible person at your service

    6. Assess your knowledge

    7. Knowledge quiz: Compliance and the NQF

    8. Knowledge library 3: Compliance and the NQF

    1. PLEASE READ: Note on updates and changes

    2. Introductory video: Identifying systems and processes to maintain compliance

    3. Tutorial video 1: Understanding your obligations as an Approved Provider

    4. Tutorial video 2: The Education and Care Services National Regulations. The What and How of Chapter 4 - Parts 4.1 to Part 4.7

    5. Tutorial video 3: Educational Program and Practice

    6. Tutorial video 4: Children’s Health and Safety

    7. Tutorial video 5: Physical Environment

    8. Tutorial video 6: Staffing Arrangements

    9. Tutorial video 7: Relationships with Children

    10. Tutorial video 8: Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities

    11. Tutorial video 9: Governance and Leadership

    12. Tutorial video 10: Introduction to operating an education and care service

    13. Tutorial video 11: The Education and Care Service National Law. Part 6 - Operating an Education and Care Service

    14. Tutorial video 12: The importance of risk management and your role as an Approved Provider

    15. Tutorial video 13: Understanding effective regulatory practices - monitoring, compliance and enforcement offences

    16. Assess your knowledge: Scenario 1

    17. Knowledge quiz: Scenario 1

    18. Assess your knowledge: Scenario 2

    19. Knowledge quiz: Scenario 2

    20. Knowledge quiz: Identifying systems and processes to maintain compliance - Part 1

    21. Knowledge quiz: Identifying systems and processes to maintain compliance - Part 2

    22. Knowledge library 4: Identifying systems and processes to maintain compliance

    1. Conclusion

About this course

  • 49 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

What's included

  • 4 workshops

  • 29 videos

  • 110+ resources

  • 7 quizzes

  • 4 knowledge libraries

  • 1 knowledge matrix