If you are completing a child-related placement as part of your course at the University, you will need to get a Working with Children Check.
If you are completing an education course, you'll also need to undertake anaphylaxis training.
The Working with Children Check (WWCC) involves a criminal record check and review of findings of misconduct involving children. You can find information about the check in the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 and regulation.
Your faculty or school will let you know if you need to provide a Working with Children Check.
You can apply for a WWCC through the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian. While you are on placement you are considered a volunteer, so do not have to pay an application fee for your check.
If you have a placement in jurisdictions outside of NSW, it is quite likely you’ll need to get a State/Territory-specific check relating to working with children and/or vulnerable people. The placement team in your faculty or school will give you information on the specific checks you need. Allow up to six weeks for the application process for these additional checks.
If your check is cleared, the Office of the Children's Guardian will issue you with a Working with Children Check number. This can be used for any paid or voluntary child-related work in NSW.
You may be requested to provide your Working with Children Check number to the University.
If your check identifies that you are a disqualified person, you will be unable to apply for or undertake a child-related placement. Information on disqualifying offences is outlined in the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
If you are studying a teaching degree, you will need to complete training in anaphylaxis before registering for your first placement.
The Australian Society for Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) offers anaphylaxis e-training. It is free to register and the course will take about 15 minutes to complete.
You need to print the certificate of completion and take it with you to your school on the first day of your placement.
If you are enrolled in an early childhood program, you need to satisfy a higher level of anaphylaxis training and also complete specific allergy and first aid training.
This is provided within your 'Health and Wellness in Early Childhood' unit of study by Sydney University Sport and Fitness. You will need to pay the costs of the training.
For Working With Children Check matters, contact the Office of Clinical Education Support from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
For anaphylaxis training matters, contact the Office of Professional Experience from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
