I'm confused !!! Although not hard with all this migratin lark

Well I'm confused once again, I really hope someone could help me out !!

I have been looking back at old posts and have found that some people do not need to have worked in their 'nominated skill' just as long as they have the right qualifications!! Now on the 136 form, it asks for a 60 point skill (which mine now is) as having at least 18 months out of the 2 years immediately before applying, work experience !!! I am next week starting my NVQ 3 course which will give me my qualifications for Childcare Coordinator and don't know what to do now !! Do I need to work for 18 months AFTER my quals (if I pbutt lol) then apply, or can I apply without the work experience as I've been a Registered Childminder for 3.5 years now - basically doing what Childcare Coordinators are doing but with less quals !!! I'm really confused - still haven't heard back from Vetbuttess in regards to my hubby's qualifications and we posted them back in June !!! My going to college now is just a back up in case his falls through - really want to be there by the time my eldest starts high school in 2 years but now it's looking doubtful :(

Any help or advice gratefully recieved! Just got back from a pants hol in the UK and desperately can't wait to get to Oz !!!

Thanks, Michelle & Carl ;)