National Child Safety Training Information for C&K Casual Teachers and Educators Where to accessNational Child Safety Training C&K is not delivering this training. Instead, it is available on Geccko, the Australian Government Department of Education’s online learning platform for the ECEC sector. Access Geccko here Training information The training will be released in two stages during 2026. Foundation TrainingAvailable from 27 February 2026 on the Geccko learning management systemFree to completeMandatory for all centre staff, including casual teachers and educatorsApprox. 2 hours to complete; can be completed across several sessionsComplete as soon as possible, but no later than 27 August 2026Advanced TrainingAvailable from 1 July 2026 on the Geccko learning management systemFree to completeMandatory for all centre staff that work directly with children, including casual teachers and educatorsApprox. 4 to 6 hours to complete; can be completed across several sessionsComplete as soon as possible, but no later than 31 December 2026 Training registration To access the training, you’ll need a personal Geccko account. Register for Geccko here Take care of your health and wellbeing This training may raise difficult feelings or personal experiences for some team members. Please prioritise your own wellbeing. While the training is thoughtfully designed with content warnings, wellbeing breaks, and support information built in, we want you to know about the additional support available to you. Acacia Connections (our EAP) is available 24/7 on 1300 364 273 for confidential support. If you have concerns about the training, please reach out to a C&K Centre Director. Complete training 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.Please note, as this is a mandatory legislative requirement for anyone working in the early childhood education and care sector, C&K is unable to provide casual staff paid time for its completion.Casual staff who have not completed the Foundation Training and submitted their Certificate of Completion by 27 August 2026 (via the online form below), will be unable to be offered C&K shifts. Completing this training is a mandatory legislative requirement for all other early childhood education and care providers. Provide C&K with your 'Certificate of Completion' After completing each training module:Download and print your 'Certificate of Completion' from your Geccko Completion’s page Provide a copy to each centre you regularly work at, so it can be added to your centre personnel fileUpload a scanned copy to the C&K Online National Child Safety Training Certificate Upload Form 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 Desk For 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 teachers and educators employed casually. 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 are the two stages of training I need to complete? The National Child Safety Training will be released in two stages across 2026:• Foundation Training – available from 27 February 2026• Advanced Training – available from 1 July 2026Casual teachers and educators are required to complete both training modules. Who is required to complete the Foundation Training? All centre staff, including casual teachers and educators, 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 teachers and educators. 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. Will C&K pay casual staff for the time spent completing the training? No. Because this is a mandatory legislative requirement for anyone working in the ECEC sector, C&K is unable to provide casual staff with paid time for its completion. What happens if I don't complete the Foundation Training by the deadline? Casual staff who have not completed the Foundation Training and submitted their Certificate of Completion by 27 August 2026 will be unable to be offered C&K shifts. How do I submit my Certificate of Completion to C&K? After completing each training module:1. Download and print your Certificate of Completion from your Geccko Completions page.2. Provide a copy to each centre you regularly work at for your personnel file.3. Upload a scanned copy to the C&K Online National Child Safety Training Certificate Upload Form.
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