22300VIC and 22556VIC Statement of Attainment Guide 2026

The bell's about to go, and your newest casual hands over their 22300VIC and 22556VIC statement of attainment like it's a golden ticket. Except the codes don't match a single line on your training register. Don't stress. That mismatch is really common right now, and there's a simple reason behind it. Both courses have been replaced. 22300VIC was replaced by 22578VIC for anaphylaxis, and 22556VIC was replaced by 22702VIC for asthma, which has been accredited since 1 January 2026.

For OSHC, long day care and school services across Brisbane, this stuff matters. About one in ten Australian infants now has a proven food allergy, according to research led by the National Allergy Centre of Excellence. And asthma? It's on just about every enrolment form you'll ever open. The educator on shift needs to know what to do, and your records need to prove they've been trained. So does an older statement of attainment still count, and when does it need renewing?

This guide walks you through what your statement of attainment covers, how the old and new course codes connect, how ACECQA treats them, and when your team should refresh. Plus you'll get a quick checklist for checking an educator's certificate before their first shift.

Is a 22300VIC or 22556VIC Statement of Attainment Still Valid?

Yes, as a record. A 22300VIC or 22556VIC statement of attainment doesn't expire. It stays a permanent record that you completed nationally recognized training. For education and care services though, training only counts as current for three years, so the completion date matters a lot more than the code.

• Anaphylaxis: 22300VIC was replaced by 22578VIC

• Asthma: 22556VIC was replaced by 22702VIC from 1 January 2026

• 22300VIC: only approved for certificates issued before July 2021, so now past the window

• 22556VIC: may still be current if completed in the last three years

• Renewal: every three years under ACECQA rules, with CPR every 12 months

• Your employer's policy: may set a shorter cycle, so check it first

What a 22300VIC and 22556VIC Statement of Attainment Shows

Before you work out whether yours is current, it helps to know exactly what the document is showing you. Think of it like a receipt for training.

What's Printed on a Statement of Attainment

A statement of attainment is the official record of an RTO (registered training organisation) issued when someone completes accredited training. Accredited just means the course has been formally approved as nationally recognized. Every genuine one should show:

• The learner's full name

• The RTO's name and number

• The Nationally Recognized Training logo

• The course code and title

• The unit codes

• The completion date

• A certificate number

The unit codes are handy when you're matching up paperwork. For 22556VIC, look for VU22927 Manage asthma risks and emergencies in the workplace. For 22300VIC, the component units are listed on training.gov.au, and you can check both courses there if anything looks off.

Statement of Attainment vs Certificate vs Qualification

A statement of attainment records completion of one or more accredited units, or a short course like this one. It isn't a full qualification such as a Certificate III. Most people just call it their "certificate" and honestly that's fine, everyone knows what you mean. In this guide though, we'll stick with a statement of attainment so things stay clear.

Does a Statement of Attainment Expire?

No. The document itself has no expiry date printed on it. What decides whether it's still current is the regulator, or your employer's policy. That's where most of the confusion comes from, and it's exactly what the next couple of sections clear up.

What Replaced 22300VIC and 22556VIC?

The codes on older certificates aren't the ones you'll see on new ones, and there's a pretty boring reason why. Accredited courses only run for a set period. When that period ends, the course gets reviewed and either reaccredited or superseded, which just means replaced by a newer version. It's routine housekeeping. It doesn't mean the old course was wrong.

What Replaced 22300VIC?

22300VIC was replaced by 22578VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis, first released from 1 July 2021. It covers two units:

• VU23090 Provide first aid management of anaphylaxis

• VU23091 Develop risk minimization and risk management strategies for anaphylaxis

What Replaced 22556VIC?

22556VIC was reaccredited as 22702VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies, accredited from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030. The new unit is VU24022.

Have a close look at the title too. "In the Workplace" has been dropped off the end. Some RTOs still print the old title, so don't be thrown if you see both floating around your files.

Will You Still See 22556VIC on New Certificates?

Possibly, yeah. Some providers issued 22556VIC alongside 22578VIC during the changeover, so a fairly recent certificate might carry one new code and one old one. That's normal. It just means you'll need to check the completion date on each course separately, rather than treating the certificate as one block.

Is 22300VIC Approved by ACECQA? How Older Codes Are Treated

A new code doesn't automatically make an old certificate worthless. What matters for childcare is how ACECQA treats it, and this is the part that trips up a lot of services.

How ACECQA's Approved List Works

ACECQA approves training by the date it was awarded, not by whether the code is still current. So an older course can sit happily on the list for years after it's been replaced.

If you open ACECQA's NQF approved qualifications list, you'll see a "Date Awarded" column next to each course. That column tells you which completion dates count for that code. Check the live list yourself, because ACECQA does update it.

22300VIC: Approved, but No Longer Current

ACECQA lists 22300VIC as approved for any date before July 2021. Now add the three-year rule from ACECQA's first aid qualifications and training page, and the math's does the rest.

If your certificate says 22300VIC, it was issued before July 2021, so it's now past the three-year mark.

Every single one. So an educator holding only a 22300VIC certificate needs current approved anaphylaxis training to meet Regulation 136. It's not a black mark against them. It's just a date calculation, same as checking whether milk's still good.

22556VIC: May Still Be Current

22556VIC is a bit different. Because it was still being issued up until quite recently, a 22556VIC certificate from the last three years may still be current. Check the completion date against ACECQA's list before you assume anything either way.

Approved vs current: the difference that trips services up

• Approved = the course is on ACECQA's list for the date it was awarded.

• Current = it was completed within the last three years.

A certificate can be approved and still not be current. That's exactly the gap that slips through an expiry spreadsheet, and it's usually the first thing that gets picked up at an assessment and rating visit.

If you want the bigger picture on asthma and anaphylaxis requirements for childcare in Queensland, our requirements guide covers it in full. And if someone on your team needs updating, you can book a current asthma and anaphylaxis course in Brisbane.

How Often to Renew Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training

Approval is only half of it. The other half is the date on the certificate, and that's where a renewal cycle comes in.

The Three-Year Rule for Education and Care

Since 1 October 2023, ACECQA treats approved anaphylaxis and asthma training as current only if it was completed within the previous three years (ACECQA, First aid qualifications and training). So once you know the completion date, you know the renewal date. Simple as that.

CPR Is a Separate Annual Cycle

CPR runs on its own clock. It needs renewing every 12 months, separate from asthma and anaphylaxis, which means most educators have two dates to keep an eye on, not one. Need your annual CPR refresher too? See HLTAID009 CPR.

Refresher Training Between Full Courses

ASCIA offers anaphylaxis refresher e-training, and it's genuinely good practice between accredited courses. Skills fade faster than you'd think, especially if you've never had to use an autoinjector for real. Just know it's a top-up, not a substitute for the accredited course.

Asthma is one of the most common conditions you'll see on enrolment forms, so keeping those skills fresh is never wasted time.

Outside Childcare: Schools, Sport and Workplaces

Not working in education and care? Schools, sporting clubs and workplaces may set their own renewal cycle, and it can be shorter than three years. Check with your employer or club before you assume you're covered.

How to Check an Educator's Statement of Attainment (Checklist)

With the rules clear, here's a quick way to check any certificate that lands on your desk.

1. Learner's name matches their ID and your records

2. RTO name and number are printed, with the NRT logo

3. Course code noted as either an old or current code

4. Unit codes match the course

5. Completion date is within the last three years

6. Code is on ACECQA's approved list for that completion date

7. Certificate verified with the RTO or the learner's USI transcript

8. Asthma, anaphylaxis and first aid all covered, across one or more certificates

9. Renewal date recorded in your register

Item 8 is the one people tend to skip. An educator might have three separate certificates from three different years, and each one has its own renewal date. Check them individually, not as a bundle.

Using the USI Transcript

Casuals lose paperwork. The good news is learners can download an authenticated VET transcript from usi.gov.au, which lists their nationally recognized training in one place. Ask them to email it through and you've got your evidence without chasing the original RTO.

What to Do If a Certificate Is Out of Date

Book the educator into a current course before you roster them as the trained educator for Regulation 136 purposes. Until then, they can still work, they just can't be the person you're counting on to cover that requirement on shift.

Training a group of educators? Get an onsite quote for your service.

22578VIC, 22702VIC and HLTAID012: Which Does Your Team Need?

If a certificate doesn't pass the checklist, the next question is which course to book. And this is usually when someone pipes up with "but our staff already did HLTAID012." Fair point. Here's how they fit together.

What HLTAID012 Covers

HLTAID012 covers first aid in education and care, but it doesn't tick the asthma and anaphylaxis boxes on its own. Educators need 22578VIC and 22702VIC alongside it to cover all three.

When Standalone Asthma and Anaphylaxis Makes Sense

• Casual new starters who need training fast

• Tuckshop and admin staff

• Sports and swim coordinators

They're around the kids every day but not always on the training radar.

Booking new educators? Compare HLTAID012 for education and care. And if your team keeps asking about the different devices families send in, our guides on EpiPen vs Anapen and how to use an adrenaline autoinjector are worth a read.

Getting Your Brisbane Team Current

Once you know what your team needs, getting everyone current is a lot simpler than chasing it one casual at a time.

For OSHC and childcare services, onsite group sessions on pupil-free days are usually the easiest win. The whole team trains together, in your own hall, while the kids are elsewhere.

Prefer to talk it through? Call Accelerate First Aid on 0434 778 243. Training at our venue or onsite at your service.

Your Next Steps

Sorting out a 22300VIC and 22556VIC statement of attainment doesn't need to turn into a whole lot of paperwork. Most of the time it's a quick look at a date, a code and a list.

Start by checking each certificate. Use the printable checklist and work through your team one person at a time. It's tempting to skim the pile and assume everyone's fine, but that's usually how a gap sneaks through to the next assessment and rating visit.

Next, flag any 22300VIC certificates. These are all past the three-year window now, so there's no need to agonize over them. The educator isn't in trouble, they've just reached the point where their anaphylaxis training needs updating.

Then record every renewal date in the free expiry tracker. Asthma, anaphylaxis, first aid and CPR all run on their own clocks, and trying to keep that straight in your head while running a service is a losing battle. Let the spreadsheet do the remembering for you.

Finally, get people booked in. You can put individuals into a public session, which works well for new casuals who need training fast, or request an onsite quote and train the whole team together on a pupil-free day. Either way, you'll end up with current certificates, a tidy register and a team that knows exactly what to do when it counts.