Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
External students need to have a workplace (either as a paid or voluntary worker) that provides an opportunity to demonstrate their practical skills in the units being studied. Students who are not working (whether paid or voluntary) in a relevant workplace (for example: Youth Services, Family Support Services or Community Services organisation - who support families who are at risk of entering Child Protection) are required to source and complete a minimum of 120 hours of Vocational Placement in a relevant organisation, in order to obtain competency for this qualification.
Please see “Placement” section below for further information. A Placement arrangement is not required prior to enrolling, however it is strongly recommended that prospective students make sufficient enquiries to be confident of their ability to successfully locate a placement during Stage 1 of their studies. Stage 1 cannot be graded until placement arrangements have been approved and third party assessments completed. *Please note: additional restrictions or eligibility criteria may apply.
Face to Face students You will be required to undertake a minimum of 120 hours of Vocational Placement in a relevant organisation in order to obtain competency for this qualification, if you are not currently working in an appropriate role within the Child Protection sector. If you are unsure if your current role is appropriate, please speak with our teaching team. You will be required to hold or obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) whilst volunteering or working in the community sector. If you do not already hold a Blue Card, you will be required to submit an application at the time of enrolment to avoid delays in attending placement.
Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.
Literacy levels equivalent to a successful completion of year 10 English are recommended. Study will involve a range of reading comprehension activities, analysis of information and interpretation, working with policies and legislation, completing forms, hand-written and electronic reports, writing case notes and referrals, and conducting research and referencing. Self-motivation and the confidence to reach out for support if needed are crucial for external study - staff at TAFE Queensland are here to support you throughout your training.
Greater Brisbane Region
Online with on campus practical training (South Bank): Only available to students who are in the Greater Brisbane area and willing and able to participate in industry vocational placement within 50km of the Brisbane CBD.
Placement
For all students who are undertaking courses that include Vocational Placements in a high risk workplace, Queensland Health has directed that students must declare your COVID-19 Vaccination status and evidence to either TAFE Queensland or the placement provider.
If you are not currently employed in industry, during your course you will be required to complete Vocational Placement so you can start practising your new skills in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to work shifts determined by your placement provider. TAFE Queensland will be able to assist in arranging suitable placements.
Completing placement is compulsory and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete this. You are required to complete Vocational Placement in an approved workplace, as part of your qualification.
Prior to Placement, students will need to complete and provide evidence of the following checks:
• Students must complete their online NDIS Worker Screening Clearance application at this link - NDIS Worker Screening Unit (WSU) and nominate TAFE Queensland (as their employer). There is no cost to students. TAFE Queensland can then verify each student.
• Students must also complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Online Modules (4 modules/approximately 90 minutes in total). Upon completion, students will need to provide their Certificate of Completion to both TAFE Queensland and their placement provider.
• Additionally, if students work with children on Placement, they will also need a Blue Card Working with Children Check (Blue Card in Queensland).
• Please note: Students can apply for both the NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card by completing a combined application via the NDIS Worker Screening portal noted above NDIS Worker Screening Unit (WSU).
Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding 'disqualified' persons, please contact Blue Card Services.
Depending on where your placement is conducted, further checks may be required and your Vocational Placement Coordinator or Teacher will discuss this with you.
Need to know
Those students who have a medical contraindication may be unable to complete the vocational placement component of their course. This means you may not be able to meet all of the requirements of your course and may not be able to graduate or receive your qualification.
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To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills subsidised price, individuals must;
- be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school;
- permanently reside in Queensland be an Australian citizen, permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen; and
- not hold, and are not enrolled into, a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training.