Personal details
Names in the last five years
Teachers must provide any other name used in the five years preceding their registration end date, even if they have previously advised the QCT.
Teachers do not need to provide a name change document to submit their five-yearly renewal application.
Working with children checks
Registered teachers in Queensland do not require a blue card or exemption card to teach in a school or to renew their registration.
However, there are questions on the renewal application asking if the teacher has a blue card or exemption card. The purpose of this is described below:
| If you have a current blue card | If you have an exemption card | If you have neither |
Blue card |
Exemption card |
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FAQ: What is it? A card that a person can apply for from the Queensland Blue Card Services to work in child-related employment. |
FAQ: What is it? A card that a registered teacher might apply for from the Queensland Blue Card Services, if they are providing regulated child care services other than in schools, such as:
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FAQ: Is this a problem for my renewal? No, this scenario applies to most registered teachers. |
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Provided you have no criminal history, the QCT will rely on Blue Card Services’ Working with Children Check for your renewal. |
The QCT will conduct a screening through the Queensland Police Service for your renewal. |
The QCT will conduct a screening through the Queensland Police Service for your renewal. |
Fully registered teachers looking for more details can read the Renewal guide.
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