Teachers must provide any other surname/last name, middle name and given/first name that they have 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.
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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What is it? A card that a person can apply for from Blue Card Services (Queensland) to work in child-related employment. |
What is it? A card that a registered teacher might apply for from Blue Card Services (Queensland), if they are providing regulated child care services other than in schools, such as:
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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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