Australian Certification Guide
Certification Requirements Reference
The definitive guide for childcare and aged care certification requirements across Australia. Updated for 2026.
| Certification | Who Needs It | Renewal | Regulatory Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWCC (NSW) | All childcare staff | 5 years | NSW Office of the Children's Guardian |
| WWCC (VIC) | All childcare staff | 5 years | WWCC Victoria |
| Blue Card (QLD) | All childcare staff | 3 years | Blue Card Services QLD |
| Working With Children (WA) | All childcare staff | 3 years | WWC Screening Unit WA |
| Working With Children (SA) | All childcare staff | 5 years | DHS Screening Unit SA |
| Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (TAS) | All childcare staff | 5 years | Department of Justice TAS |
| Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) | All childcare staff | 3 years | Access Canberra |
| Ochre Card (NT) | All childcare staff | 2 years | Safe NT |
Quick Reference Table
| Certification | Who Needs It | Renewal Period | Regulatory Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWCC | All childcare staff | 2-5 years | State authority |
| HLTAID011 First Aid | At least one staff on duty | 3 years | RTO |
| HLTAID009 CPR | At least one staff on duty | 1 year | RTO |
| Anaphylaxis (22556VIC) | At least one staff on duty | 3 years | RTO |
| CHC30121 Cert III ECEC | Educators | N/A | RTO / TAFE |
| CHC50121 Diploma ECEC | Lead educators | N/A | RTO / TAFE |
| National Police Check | All aged care staff | 3 years (recommended) | AFP / ACIC |
| HLTAID011 First Aid | All direct care workers | 3 years | RTO |
| CHC33021 Cert III Individual Support | PCWs | N/A | RTO / TAFE |
| AHPRA Registration | RNs / ENs | Annual | AHPRA |
| Manual Handling | All direct care staff | Annual | RTO |
| NDIS Worker Screening | NDIS provider staff | 5 years | NDIS Commission |
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