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Becoming a Responsible Person – Self-Paced Course
- Define the term and role of responsible person.
- Discover how to identify and select the responsible person.
- Learn the responsible persons’ critical operational responsibilities.
- Highlight focused approaches for the role required to lower risks in a service.
Supervision Awareness – Self-Paced Course
- The critical elements of supervision in an early learning setting.
- Defined ‘intentional supervision’.
- An understanding of regulatory and NQS requirements.
- Reflection on current supervision in your setting.
- Identified areas for improvement in relation to the QIP.
Developing and Updating Service Policies – On-Demand Webcast
- Explore why policies and procedures are important.
- Discover the requirements under the National Quality Framework.
- Discuss who should be involved and why.
- Best practice guidelines and ideas.
- Receive a word based policy and procedure template.
Introduction to Child Protection – On-Demand Webcast
- Child protection legislation
- Define and discuss child abuse and neglect:
- Types
- Indicators
- Effects
- Confirm the reporting process
- Your role as a child protection advocate
Introduction to Leadership – On-Demand Webcast
- Leadership, The National Quality Standards (NQS) and the Approved Learning Frameworks.
- Linking leadership to the service philosophy and philosophy of self.
- Different attributes for effective leadership.
- Investigate communication, its influence over leadership and culture, barriers to effective communication.
Safe Sleep and Rest Essentials – On-Demand Webcast
- Implement safe sleep and rest practices with confidence.
- Support each child’s individual sleep, rest and relaxation needs.
- Identify and manage potential sleep-related risks to ensure safety.
Terms and Conditions for Child Australia’s Online Learning Centre (OLC)
Enrolment:
The following terms and conditions apply to all Child Australia Online Learning Centre (OLC) enrolments, which includes the On-Demand Webcasts and Self-Paced Courses.
Types of Enrolment:
Enrolment types include Organisations or Services, Individuals and Student/Retired.
Conditions of Enrolment:
- Participants will be enrolled to the course as specified through purchase at the Child Australia Shop.
- Where purchased on behalf of someone else, the purchaser is responsible for ensuring the correct person is to be enrolled within the specified course.
- Course enrolments are valid for a period of twelve (12) months, commencing from the day of enrolment.
- Enrolments are granted to individuals via email. The individual is responsible to provide the correct email to set up their login and profile.
- All new enrolments are required to indicate they accept all terms and conditions of their enrolment. Allocation to the course will not happen until confirmation is received.
- By enrolling in a Child Australia OLC course, you consent to the organisation contacting you from time to time for the purposes of communication using means including, but not limited to: letter, email, telephone (including SMS services) and social media.
Transfer of Enrolment:
Enrolments made through the Child Australia Online Learning Centre (OLC) are non-transferable. If the instance occurs where an enrolled user does NOT log in and commence the course within the first 14 days and is no longer employed by the provider that purchased the course, this enrolment may be considered for transferring.
Enrolment Period
Enrolments are valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of commencement. If you have not been able to complete your course in time, you can request for an extension. Please contact our support team at support@childaustralia.org.au no later than four (4) weeks prior to your enrolment expiry date.
Induction Essentials for Becoming a Responsible Person – Bundle
Step confidently into leadership and compliance responsibilities with the "Induction Essentials for Becoming a Responsible Person" Online Learning Bundle.
This bundle brings together essential knowledge areas that underpin effective governance, leadership, supervision, child safety and legislative compliance under the National Quality Framework (NQF). Whether you are preparing to become a Responsible Person, building leadership capability or strengthening your understanding of operational responsibilities, these courses provide practical guidance to support informed decision-making and confident practice.
Designed for emerging leaders, educators in day-to-day charge, Nominated Supervisors and Approved Providers, this bundle supports services to build strong leadership foundations while promoting safe, compliant and high-quality environments for children, families and teams.
Included in this bundle:- Becoming a Responsible Person – Self-Paced Course
- Gain a clear understanding of the legal responsibilities, expectations and decision-making requirements of the Responsible Person role within ECEC services.
- Supervision Awareness – Self-Paced Course
- Explore the importance of active supervision and shared responsibility in supporting children’s safety, learning and risk assessment skills.
- Developing and Updating Service Policies – On-Demand Webcast
- Build confidence in developing, reviewing and implementing policies and procedures that align with legislative requirements and best practice.
- Introduction to Child Protection – On-Demand Webcast
- Strengthen your understanding of child protection responsibilities, including recognising indicators of harm and responding appropriately to concerns.
- Introduction to Leadership – On-Demand Webcast
- Explore the foundations of effective leadership, including communication, workplace culture and the links between leadership, the NQS and approved learning frameworks.
- Safe Sleep and Rest Essentials – On-Demand Webcast
- Revisit safe sleep and rest principles aligned with current regulations, the NQS and Red Nose Australia guidance to support children’s safety and wellbeing.
The Induction Essentials for Becoming a Responsible Person Bundle supports educators and leaders to build the knowledge, confidence and practical capability needed to navigate leadership responsibilities while contributing to a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement within ECEC services.
Course Specifications
- Audience: Educators, Leaders
- Duration: 1 Full Day
- Early Learning Settings: ELC, FDC, OSHC
- National Quality Standards: Quality Area 1, Quality Area 2, Quality Area 4, Quality Area 6, Quality Area 7
- Topics: Assessment and Rating, Babies, Behaviours, Child Safety, EYLF, Kindy, Leadership, MTOP, Toddlers
- Series & Bundles: Online Learning Bundles



