Learning Path

Designated Person Certification: Building Safer Environments

Gain knowledge and confidence to lead child protection. This self-paced course equips you to fulfill your role, protect children, and create a culture of safety.

What you will learn:

What is expected of a Designated Person and how your role fits in the wider child protection system
A clear understanding of the legislation and ethics that guide child protection work
The principles of child-centric practice and tips for engaging with tamariki, rangatahi, and their family and whanau
Leadership strategies to embed a culture of child protection into your organisation

Enrol in this training to begin your certification.

34 Lessons

Module 1 - Role and Responsibilities of the Designated Person

The Designated Person for Child Protection is a vital role within any organisation working with or around children and young people. This module is designed to give you a clear understanding of your role and responsibilities as the Designated Person

9 Lessons

Module 2 - Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Child Protection

This module is designed to help you develop a clear understanding of legislation that supports child protection and your ethical responsibilities to tamariki and rangatahi.

15 Lessons

Module 3 - Child-Centric Practice

This module is designed to enhance your practice of working in a child-centric way, keeping the child's voice front and centre. The module gives you an understanding of engaging with tamariki and rangatahi, as well as their families and whānau.

7 Lessons

Module 4 - Creating a Culture of Child Protection

This module is designed to develop leadership strategies to embed a culture of organisation-wide child centric practice, ensure staff are trained, and maintain robust policies.

Certification

Complete all of the modules to unlock your certificate