This is a compulsory block training program for new DCF staff who require authorisation under the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007.

Target

This training is most applicable for child protection practitioners, team leaders, practice leaders and administration staff who require Authorisation under the Act.

Overview

The program is made up of three components. 

Online Activities 

Provides a range of activities that participants should complete prior to attending the face-to-face training.

See the Signs of Safety, Domestica and Family Violence, CARE and Online Course tabs below. 

Face to Face Authorisation Training

As of October 2025, the block training is changing. 

The name of the Training is changing from Induction to Authorisation and will be condensed to approximately 11.5 days of training.

You are expected to return to complete any sessions that you miss in the face-to-face delivery, which will include:

• Signs of Safety Framework
• Domestic and Family Violence Awareness 
• CARE Training 
• Central Intake and Mandatory Reporting 
• Harm Types (including Cumulative Harm)
• Sexual Abuse and Exploitation 
• Disability and Development in a Children and Families Context 
• Investigation and Assessment (2-days)
• Strengthening Families 
• The Law and Child Protection 
• Court & Legal Court Processes (2-days)
• Case Management - Children in Care (2-days)
• Transition to Independence 

Post Course Workbook

Participants have six months to complete the Care and Protection Induction Workbook.

The completed workbook is to be uploaded to this course so that it can be verified by Professional Development and Training (PDT).

How to Pass

For Authorisation, staff must complete the learning for the face-to-face training.

Participants should also:

• complete the online activities under the Signs of Safety, Domestic and Family Violence and Online Courses tab for this course in MyLearning; and
• submit the post course workbook within six months of the face-to-face training.

Catching up on Missed Sessions 

For staff who have already enrolled in a previous Induction through MyLearning and need to enrol into individual sessions only, email the training team to book into the sessions you have missed, email: DCF.PDTraining@nt.gov.au.

Upcoming Training Dates