Training Package Update for Early Childhood Education and Community Services – Course Code Transition (Starting Term 1, 2026)

From Term 1, 2026, ALG will transition students into new Training Package versions for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50125) and Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025). These updated qualifications are fully equivalent to the current courses, so you do not need to take any action. Your course duration, fees, and completed units remain unchanged. Current students will transition on 23 January 2026, and new students will begin directly in the updated courses.

Why This Change Is Happening

In October 2025, new equivalent Training Package versions were released for:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Diploma of Community Services

All Australian training providers must move students into these updated packages to ensure programs meet the current national standards.

ALG will deliver these new course codes from Term 1, 2026.

Updated Course Codes

These courses are equivalent – the qualification outcome remains the same.

What This Means for Current Students

(Students finishing after January 2026)

• You will automatically transition to the new course code from 23 January 2026
• Your current course code ends 22 January 2026
• You’ll finish your current term under the old code and complete remaining terms under the new code
• All completed units will be transferred
• A Statement of Attainment will be issued once Term 4 results are finalised

If you have Not Yet Competent (NYC) results:

• Request a resubmission → support@alg.edu.au
• Book Academic Counselling → https://alg.edu.au/student-support/academic-counselling/

Example:
If you began the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care in July 2025, your Terms 3 and 4 of 2025 will be completed under the old course code, while Terms 1 and 2 of 2026 will be completed under the new course code.

What This Means for New Students (Term 1, 2026 onwards)

• You will be enrolled directly into the new course code
• Your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) will reflect the updated code and full program duration

Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) Updates

• New CoEs will be issued within 3 weeks of the official notification email
• CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care students/agents have already been informed
• CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services students/agents will be notified shortly

Impact on Student Visa Applications

If you have already submitted a new visa application and are waiting for an outcome, you must update your application with your new CoE.

Submit this through the Notification of Changes in Circumstances form.

For visa support, please visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au or contact 131 881.

FAQs

• Do I need to do anything?
  No. ALG will update your enrolment automatically.
• Will my course length or fees change?
  No. Your duration and fees remain the same.
• Will all my completed units count?
  Yes. The updated qualifications are equivalent, so your completed units will transfer.
• When will my new CoE arrive?
  Within 3 weeks of receiving the notification email.
• What if I have NYC units?
  Request resubmissions or book academic support before the transition date.

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