Safety and Compliance in Childcare
This module focuses on the unique safety and compliance responsibilities of childcare, OSHC, and holiday program workers, ensuring they are prepared to protect children’s wellbeing, meet legal obligations, and maintain a safe and supportive environment.
Learning outcomes include:
Child Protection and Reporting Duties: Understand mandatory reporting requirements, how to recognise signs of abuse or neglect, and the correct escalation procedures.
Supervision and Ratios: Learn how to apply staff-to-child ratios effectively and practise active supervision to ensure children remain safe in all settings.
Work Health and Safety (WHS): Explore your legal responsibilities, hazard identification, and risk management strategies specific to childcare environments.
Emergency Preparedness: Gain confidence in responding to emergencies such as evacuations, lockdowns, injuries, and medical incidents, with a clear understanding of your role.
Health, Hygiene, and Allergens: Discover how to manage infection control, food safety, allergies, and cleanliness standards that protect children and staff.
Chemical and Hazard Safety: Learn safe storage and handling of cleaning products and other hazardous substances, including the use of PPE and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Confidentiality and Professional Boundaries:
Recognise the importance of privacy, professionalism, and ethical behaviour in childcare settings.
Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Understand how to document and report hazards, incidents, and concerns, and engage in refresher training to maintain compliance.
By completing this training, childcare and education workers will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a safe, compliant, and supportive environment where children can thrive.
Jobs where this module is commonly used
Childcare Educator
Early Childhood Teacher
OSHC (Out of School Hours Care) Educator
Vacation/Holiday
Program Worker
Room Leader
Centre Manager / Director
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