Students, Contractors and Volunteers working with Children Information for visitors to C&K Induction Training If you are a student, volunteer or contractor for C&K, you are required to complete induction and compliance training. Please click the button below to access the training. View Training National Early Childhood Worker Register C&K is required to upload employee, student and volunteer information into the National Early Childhood Worker Register.* NOTE: C&K is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal and sensitive information, please see the Privacy and Data Collection Statement in regards to the National Early Childhood Worker Register. Read more about the register National Child Safety Training Following amendments to the Education and Care Services National Law, approved providers must ensure that teachers, educators, students and volunteers working in education and care services complete the new mandatory National Child Safety Training.The foundation training modules are available now, with completion required in accordance with the legislated timeframes.C&K is not delivering this training. The training is available on Geccko, the Australian Government - Department of Education's online learning platform for the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.To access the training, you will need to register an account with Geccko using your email address. Register for Geccko here Foundation Training Information Foundation TrainingAvailable from 27 February 2026 on the Geccko learning management systemFree to completeMandatory for all centre staff, including casual teachers and educators, students and volunteersApprox. 2 hours to complete; can be completed across several sessions Complete as soon as possible, but no later than 27 August 2026 Read more about the training Take care of your health and wellbeing While the training is thoughtfully designed with content warnings, wellbeing breaks, and support information built in, this training may raise difficult feelings or personal experiences for some people. Please prioritise your own wellbeing. Provide C&K with your 'Certificate of Completion' The Foundation Training takes approximately two hours and can be completed across multiple sessions at a time that suits you. While the deadline for the Foundation Training is 27 August 2026, we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible.Student and Volunteers who have not completed the Foundation Training and submitted their Certificate of Completion by 27 August 2026, will be unable to continue their work with C&K. After completing the training module:Download and print your 'Certificate of Completion' from your Geccko Completion’s page.Existing Students and Volunteers: Submit a copy to whs@candk.asn.auNew Students and Volunteers: Provide your certificate with your documentation to register with C&K. Upload your Certificate of Completion here Need more information? For help with registering, accessing, or completing the training on Geccko, please email the Geccko Help DeskFor information about the new legislative requirements, visit ACECQA’s National Child Safety Training webpage or contact the C&K Quality, Regulation and Safeguarding team at nqf@candk.asn.au or 3513 2597. FAQs What is the National Child Safety Training and why is it mandatory? The National Child Safety Training is part of several National and Queensland Child Safety Reforms being introduced throughout 2026. It is a mandatory legislative requirement for everyone in the early childhood education and care sector, including students and volunteers. Where do I access the training? The training is available on Geccko, the Australian Government - Department of Education's online learning platform for the early childhood education and care sector. C&K does not deliver this training. You can register for a personal Geccko account via the Geccko registration link. I'm experiencing technical issues with the Geccko platform — who do I contact? If you encounter any technical issues with registering, accessing, or completing your training on Geccko, contact the Geccko Help Desk directly geccko@education.gov.au. The Geccko Help Desk is best placed to assist with any platform-related problems, including login difficulties, course access issues or trouble downloading your Certificate of Completion. What stages of the training do students and volunteers need to complete? The National Child Safety Training will be released in two stages across 2026:Foundation Training – available from 27 February 2026Advanced Training – available from 1 July 2026Students and Volunteers are only required to complete the Foundation training module. Who is required to complete the Foundation Training? All centre staff, including students and volunteers, must complete the Foundation Training. The deadline is 27 August 2026, though you are encouraged to complete it as soon as possible. Who is required to complete the Advanced Training? The Advanced Training is mandatory for all centre staff who work directly with children, including casual employees but not mandatory for students and volunteers. It must be completed by 31 December 2026. How long does each stage of training take? Foundation Training: Approximately 2 hours, which can be completed across several sessions.Advanced Training: Approximately 4 to 6 hours, which can also be completed across several sessions. Is the training free? Yes, both the Foundation Training and the Advanced Training are free to complete on the Geccko platform. What happens if I don't complete the Foundation Training by the deadline? Students and volunteers who have not completed the Foundation Training and submitted their Certificate of Completion by 27 August 2026 will not be able to work or volunteer for C&K. How do I submit my Certificate of Completion to C&K? After completing each training module:Download and print your Certificate of Completion from your Geccko Completions page.Existing Students and Volunteers: Submit a copy to whs@candk.asn.auNew Students and Volunteers: Provide your certificate with your documentation to register with C&K Key Policies and Procedures Child Protection PolicyCode of Conduct - StaffDress Standards PolicyPrivacy PolicySocial Media PolicyWorkplace Health and Safety Policy StatementButton Battery PolicyIncident Reporting - Child ProcedureSupporting Relationships and Partnerships ProcedureSun Safety Procedure (if you will be working with or supervising children outdoors)Nutrition and Food Safety Procedure (if you will be working with or supervising children during meal times)Child Safe Sleep and Rest ProcedureSupervision ProcedureOutdoor Learning Environment Safety ProcedureSupporting Children's Behaviour ProcedureComplaint Management ProcedureSafe Use and Management of Children’s Images for the Educational Program ProcedureSafe Use and Management of Personal Devices at Centres ProcedureTherapist/Health Professionals (external contractors) only - view the following online videos relating to completing therapy in a play-based environment:Early Intervention: A Routines-Based Approach - Part 1Early Intervention: A Routines-Based Approach - Part 2Early Intervention: A Routines-Based Approach - Part 3
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