Training access
Learn more about your requirements, and access the training below:
Key information
- This training provides DECYP workers with practical information about how to safeguard children and young people from harm. This includes when and how to report concerns and information about child abuse.
- Parents and caregivers do not need to complete the safeguarding training.
- Contact the Office of Safeguarding Children and Young People via safeguarding@decyp.tas.gov.au.
- For information about the department’s RWVP requirements, visit the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Policy.
- Our Safeguarding Framework Document contains more information about the framework guiding the training requirements.
Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
As well as completing the compulsory safeguarding training, all DECYP workers must also hold a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP). This requirement supports the safeguarding of children and young people. This applies to all workers over 16 years old*, and includes volunteers, relief staff and service providers.
For more information on RWVP requirements at DECYP, see the Pre Engagement Screening Policies and Procedures.
*Anyone that is 16 years of age or over and fits the RWVP requirements outlined on the Department of Justice website.
Training support
Talk to your manager or your DECYP contact officer if you need support to complete the Safeguarding Training. Support might include access to a device or to the internet.
For further advice, you or your manager can contact the Office of Safeguarding Children and Young People on safeguarding@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Exemptions
To seek an exemption, you or your manager must contact the Office of Safeguarding Children and Young People. The Office will also help you and/or your manager work out how best to receive the training’s key messages in a way that supports your wellbeing.
Contact the Office on safeguarding@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Other safeguarding certificates
All employees and relief staff must complete the DECYP Mandatory Reporting Training and Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Training each year. No other training participation will be accepted.
For other workers – DECYP will recognise current safeguarding training certificates from:
- the Tasmanian Department of Health (DoH)/Tasmanian Health Service (THS), or
- Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF).
Workers seeking to have their training recognised should provide their certificate to their manager or DECYP contact officer. These workers are also encouraged to undertake DECYP’s training.