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Football NSW Child Protection Training Requirements

Football NSW is committed to the safety and welfare of all children and young people in football.

Coaches and managers must comply with the National Member Protection policy and Football Australia Codes of Behaviour.  A breach of the National Member Protection policy or Codes of Behaviour can result in disciplinary action by Football NSW.  Some breaches may also be reported to Police and Child Protection agencies.

To meet Football NSW child protection training requirements, all registered team officials in the competitions listed are required to complete:

  1. Play By the Rules  Child Protection & Safeguarding online training course, and
  2. Play By the Rules Harassment & Discrimination online training course.

This is a mandatory requirement.  There are no exemptions or recognition of prior learning.

Under these requirements, the term ‘team official’ includes but is not limited to coach, manager, trainer, physiotherapist, Doctor or any other official required to be registered and hold a FNSW ID Card to be able to enter the technical area or playing pitch.

These requirements do not apply to NSW Ambulance officers, NSW Fire Brigade, NSW Police, SES or other emergency service personnel in the course of performing their duties. 

APPLICABLE TO ALL REGISTERED OFFICIALS IN THE FOLLOWING COMPETITIONS:

Competitions
National Premier League NSW Men’s
Football NSW League One Men's
Football NSW League Two Men's
Football NSW League Three Men's
National Premier League NSW Women’s
Football NSW League One Women's
Football NSW Boys' Youth League One
Football NSW Boys' Youth League Two
Football NSW Boys' Youth League Three
Football NSW Association Youth League
Football NSW Girls' Youth League One
Football NSW Girls' Youth League Two
Football NSW Skill Acquisition Program (SAP)
Football NSW Girl’s Skill Acquisition Program (Girl’s SAP)
Futsal Premier League
Futsal Premier League 2
Football NSW Futsal Development League
Football NSW AWD Futsal League
Football NSW AWD Futsal League 2

IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIRED COURSES PREVIOUSLY

What are you required to provide? –

You are required to provide a current PBTR certificate for each online course.  The certificates that you provide for each course must be current at the time of your registration and must not have expired.  Certificates are valid for 2 years from date of completion.

To check and print your Current Certifications

  1. Log into the Sport Integrity Australia e-learning website click here
  2. Go to LOGIN and select Play By The Rules and Log In using your existing PBTR username & password.
    Note: If you create a new account it will not show your current PBTR certificates.
  3. Once logged in select Print Certificate, then select Download Certificate.  Your E-Learning certificate will then display showing an individual badge on the certificate for each current training course completed.
  4. Save the Certificate (right click your mouse and select Save As) to your computer.

If your certificate or a course you completed does not appear, select the “Print Certificate” tab at the top, then tick the “Show expired badges” box, then select “View My Badges”.  This will show all of the PBTR courses you have completed including any expired courses.

To download your certificates from the training portal once the course has been completed

Refer to steps 1 – 4 above.

To submit your Certificates to FNSW – click here

 If your certificates are not current or if you have not completed the required courses you will need to complete them again.

TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED TRAINING COURSES

All PBTR training courses are now provided by Sport Integrity Australia under the PBTR banner.   The courses are completed differently than they used to be but are now able to be accessed via the PBTR website or the Sport Integrity Australia website.

The courses are free and each course takes approx. 20-30 minutes to complete.

Step 1.     Log into the Sport Integrity Australia e-learning website CLICK HERE

Step 2.     Go to LOGIN and select Play By The Rules and Log In using your existing PBTR username & password.   (Note:  If you create a new account it will not show your current PBTR certificate and course badges.)

Step 3.     Log in, then select the Find Courses tab at the top of the page, scroll down to the heading Catalogue Entries click on the Play By The Rules logo then scroll down to find the Course you need to complete, scroll down and select Enrol or Go to Course (if you have attempted the course previously it will say ‘Go to Course’)

Step 4.     Follow the steps to complete the required course/s.
Required courses  Child Protection & Safeguarding and Harassment & Discrimination.

Step 5.     Once the course/s is finished, return to the PBTR e-learning homepage and select Print Certificate, then select Download Certificate.  Your E-Learning certificate will then display showing an individual badge on the certificate for each current training course completed.   Save the Certificate to your computer.  (right click your mouse and select Save As)

Step 6.      To submit your certificates click here.   

ENQUIRIES OR ASSISTANCE

All enquiries and assistance with the PBTR training courses please contact:

Sport Integrity Australia – Helpline on 1300 027 232

Website   www.sportintegrityaustralia.gov.au

ID CARDS

  1. Football NSW will only issue your ID card when both Certificates have been received and coaching qualifications have been checked (if applicable) and you have correctly registered on the National Registration Database.
  2. Your club will be notified when ID cards have been processed and are ready for supply or collection by an authorised club official.
  3. Team officials are not permitted in the Technical Area without an ID card. Breaches of this rule may be subject to disciplinary sanction by FNSW.
  4. If you have not received your ID card, please contact your club and ask them to follow up with our office.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

The WWCC is a requirement applicable to all workers and volunteers who are working or volunteering with children under 18 years of age.   Refer to the FNSW WWC Policy and FNSW WWC webpage for further information.

WWC Links:

WORKING WITH KIDS HANDBOOK & GUIDELINES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.  Where do I send my course certificates?   Click here to submit your certificates

2.  How do I know if my certificates are current?  Follow steps 1 and 2 as per the steps above and once logged into the training portal, select the My Learning tab and then select Completed and your current courses will be displayed.  Check that your certificates are current as they are only valid for 2 years from date of issue.

3.  What if my certificates are current when I submit them to FNSW, but expire during the season?  Certificates that are current when provided to FNSW are acceptable for the current season.  Please remember though, you will need to complete the course/s again before you register for next season.

4.  Is this part of the Working with Children Check?   No, the on-line training courses is not part of the WWCC, it is a child protection requirement of FNSW.

5.  What is the Working with Children Check?  The WWCC is a Government requirement which checks the background of people who are intending to work or volunteer with children.   If you pass a WWCC and have visited a Service NSW office to finalise your application, once you are cleared you will receive a WWC Number supplied by NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian.

6.  Do I need to have a WWC Number as well as doing the on-line courses?   Yes. Every person within FNSW working in a paid or volunteer role with children under 18 years of age is required to have a Working with Children Check. (except for people who are under 18 years of age themselves).

Everyone in the competitions listed also has to complete the online training courses as well.

7.  Once I receive my WWC Number, who do I give it to?   You must provide your WWC Number to your club.  You must also keep your WWC on file as it will be required whenever you apply to work or volunteer with children.

8.  Where do I apply for a Working with Children Check?  Click here to Apply for a WWC Check

9.  Where can I find out more about the WWCC?  Click here for WWCC Information & Guidelines

ONLINE COURSE TRAINING HELP

The online courses are provided and managed by PBTR through the Australian Sports Commission/AIS online training portal.  Football NSW does not manage PBTR or have access to your course information.  For assistance visit the PBTR online portal helppage

ENQUIRIES

If you wish to clarify anything in relation to the WWC requirements or the online training requirements please contact your club.

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