Fees & registration
Fees charged (for each person):
- $40 a full day workshop or $15 an individual session (s1, s2 or s3)
- $15 a webinar
Registration details are provided with the details of each workshop. Click on the accordion tabs for more information.
LCA Professional Standards – Training
Workshops and Webinars
By providing a comprehensive training program, the Professional Standards Department (PSD) assists congregations and other bodies to promote high standards of ethical behaviour and care for all, especially for children and others in vulnerable circumstance.
Our training is part of the LCA’s commitment to reflect God’s love through the way we treat each other and those who come into contact with our church. It is also designed to meet our commitments under the Safe Church Training Agreement.
We understand that training requires a significant commitment of time for the participants. It is important that we consider this as an investment in safe ministry practice.
Your District Professional Standards Officer (PSO) is there to work with you in meeting your training requirements and will endeavour to respond as flexibly as is possible to accommodate your local situation. Please do not hesitate to contact your local PSO with any questions you may have about the training: what it involves; who is required to do it; and to organise your participation in a training workshop. You can find their details on our Professional Standards homepage.
Required training
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Role |
| x | x | Pastor |
| x | x | General Church Board member |
| x | x | Governance/council chair or delegate |
| x | x | SP3 coordinator, ministry leader, person in key decision-making position (eg Sunday school superintendent) |
| (x) | (x) | Employee/volunteer, where and as specified in their position description |
| x | Pastor emeritus in active service | |
| x | Board/council/committee member | |
| x | Chaplain/elder/pastoral assistant | |
| x | Person (paid or volunteer) who engages with children or vulnerable persons as part of their ministry/position | |
| (x) | Congregation members welcome (not required) |
Professional Standards training is to be updated every three years.
If you have most recently completed a Professional Standards workshop in 2016 or earlier, please seek to attend a Level 1 Professional Standards workshop during 2019.
Recognised Prior Learning is available for Level 1 of the Professional Standards Training.
- Session 1: Standards of Ethical Behaviour
Eligibility criteria: Valuing Safe Communities 4 (Lutheran Education Australia 2019). Currency in both Initial training (both workshop and online components), or VSC 4 online Refresher, or VSC 4 Trainer accreditation.
Not eligible for RPL is the VSC 4 Volunteer and Relief Staff.
- Session 3: Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Eligibility criteria: Currency (within 3 years) in an accredited child protection course. Eg: Reporting Abuse and Neglect, Through Their Eyes, In Safe Hands, ISQ Child Protection for Schools, Child Protection (Complispace), Mandated Child Protection … there may be others.
This will generally apply to those working with children in areas such as schools, childcare, medical environments, emergency or community services and the like.
Those seeking RPL
- The applicant must hold current certification as relevant and is responsible for providing the evidence.
Process
- The person seeking the RPL supplies their District Professional Standards Officer (PSO) with a copy (not the original) of their current accreditation as relevant
- Information required to determine RPL status
1. Training/program/course eg: Valuing Safe Communities 4 Initial / VSC 4 Refresher, ‘Child Safe Environments’, ‘Reporting Abuse and Neglect’, ‘Child Protection’
2. Name of accrediting body
3. Date of accreditation
4. Expiry date of accreditation (where available)
5. Certificate/Document Reference No. (where available)
6. List of topics covered (where available) - This could take the form of either:
- a copy (not original) of the actual certificate (which includes the above information)
- a signed letter (on official letterhead) confirming applicant’s training (as relevant) currency, from the accrediting body or an employer, which cites all of the above information (1–6).
Note: The applicant may wish to have a pre-written letter or email with the above relevant information, available for the employer/trainer to sign/endorse.
- PSO forwards this information to the National Training Coordinator for validation.
- Determination is provided and recorded. Possible determinations will be:
1. RPL granted.
2. RPL to be granted on successful completion of a validation task.
3. RPL not granted (the applicant will then need to undertake the relevant sessions of the Level 1 workshop). - National Training Coordinator confirms the outcome with the applicant and PSO.
To be noted
- RPL currency only extends to a three-year period from the date accreditation was granted, NOT from the time the RPL was granted.
- Other organisations are unlikely to accept LCA Professional Standards training as RPL.
- A current Working With Children Check (WWCC)/Police Check, while it might be necessary for the role of working with children or vulnerable adults, on its own is insufficient to be considered for RPL for this training.
General inquiries
- To be directed to the District PSO.
Level 1 Professional Standards Workshops – locations, dates and registration
Level 1 Professional Standards Workshop
Unable to find a suitable workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
Level 1 Professional Standards Workshop
If you are looking to book a workshop, please contact the Professional Standards Training Coordinator, Marilyn Wall, +61 437 190 474 marilyn.wall@lca.org.au
Level 1 Professional Standards Workshop
Unable to find a suitable workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Elizabeth Kloeden
0437 252 736 | elizabeth.kloeden@lca.org.au
Rochedale, Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Rochedale College, 745 Rochedale Road, Rochedale Qld 4123
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/Rochedale20190511
- 11 May 2019
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (sign-in from 8:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 4 May 2019
- Morning tea and Lunch provided by congregation
Southport, Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church Southport Hall, 1 Carey Lane, Southport Qld 4215
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/Southport_20190518
- 18 May 2019
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (sign-in from 8:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 11 May 2019
- Morning tea provided by congregation; BYO lunch to share
Gatton, Peace Lutheran Church
Peace Lutheran Church / School, East Street, Gatton Qld 4343
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/Gatton20190525
- 25 May 2019
- 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (sign-in from 8:15 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 18 May 2019
- Morning tea provided by congregation; BYO lunch to share
Bundaberg, St John's Lutheran Church
St John's Lutheran Church Hall, 30 George Street, Bundaberg Qld 4670
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/Bundaberg20190608
- 8 June 2019
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (sign-in from 8:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 1 June 2019
- Morning tea provided by congregation; BYO lunch
Murrumba Downs, Living Faith Lutheran Church
Cnr Brays Road & McClintock Drive, Murrumba Downs Qld 4503
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/MurrumbaDowns20190615
- 15 June 2019
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (sign-in from 8:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 8 June 2019
- Morning tea & Lunch will be provided by the congregation
Biloela, Redeemer Lutheran Church
Redeemer Lutheran College, 2 Collard Street, Biloela Qld 4715
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/Biloela20190622
- 22 June 2019
- 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (sign-in from 8:15 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 15 June 2019
- Morning tea & Lunch will be provided by the congregation
Level 1 Professional Standards Workshop
Unable to find a suitable workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Dave Biar
0427 946 012 | dave.biar@lca.org.au
Nuriootpa, St Petri Lutheran Church
St Petri Church Hall, 21 Second Street, Nuriootpa, SA 5355
- 30 April & 7 May 2019 (Level 1 SP3 Team Member held over two evenings)
- 6.00 pm – 9:00 pm (sign-in from 5.45 pm)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register https://www.regonline.com/Nuriootpa20190430_0507
- Registrations close 23 April 2019
Tea/Coffee will be provided - Soup available for a gold coin donation
Morphett Vale, Calvary Lutheran Church
5 Windsong Court, Morphett Vale, SA 5162
- 11 May 2019
- 10.00 am – 5:00 pm (sign-in from 9.45 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link https://www.regonline.com/MorphettVale20190511
- Registrations close 4 May 2019
Congregation to provide morning tea; BYO lunch
Murray Bridge, Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Concordia Hall, Florence Street, Murray Bridge, SA 5253
- 1 June 2019
- 9.00 am – 4:00 pm (sign-in from 8.45 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link https://www.regonline.com/MurrayBridge20190601
- Registrations close 25 May 2019
Congregation to provide morning tea; bring a plate of food to share for lunch
Paringa, Holy Cross Lutheran Church
67 Hughes Avenue, Paringa, SA 5340
- 22 June 2019
- 9.45 am – 4:30 pm (sign-in from 9.30 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link https://www.regonline.com/Paringa20190622
- Registrations close 15 June 2019
Congregation to provide morning tea; BYO lunch
Mid North Lutheran Ministries, Clare
St Paul's Lutheran Church, Clare, SA 5453
- 30 June 2019
- 10.30 am – 5:30 pm (sign-in from 10.15 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link https://www.regonline.com/MidNorthLutheran20190630
- Registrations close 23 June 2019
Congregation to provide morning tea; BYO lunch
Level 1 Professional Standards Workshop
Unable to find a suitable workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Denise Muschamp
0437 180 928 | denise.muschamp@lca.org.au
Bendigo, Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 94 Spring Gully Road, Bendigo Vic 3550
To register click on this link: https://www.regonline.com/Bendigo20190427
- 27 April 2019
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (sign-in from 8.45 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 20 April 2019
Morning tea will be provided - BYO Lunch
Tarrington, St Michael's Lutheran Church
St Michael's Lutheran Church, Hamilton Highway, Tarrington Vic 3301
To register click on this link: https://www.regonline.com/Tarrington20190518
- 18 May 2019
- 8:45 am – 4:00 pm (sign-in from 8.30 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 11 May 2019
Morning tea will be provided - BYO Lunch
Horsham, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Education Centre, 22 McPherson Street, Horsham Vic 3400
To register click on this link: https://www.regonline.com/Horsham20190612_13
- 12 & 13 June 2019 - please note this workshop is being held over two consecutive evenings
- 6:45 pm – 10:00 pm (sign-in from 6.30 pm)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 5 June 2019
Level 1 Professional Standards Workshop
Unable to find a suitable workshop? Contact your District PSO.
William (Bill) Mansas
0457 774 003 | psd.wa@lca.org.au
NSW–ACT
Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
NZ
Currently vacant
Qld
Elizabeth Kloeden
0437 252 736 | elizabeth.kloeden@lca.org.au
SA–NT
Dave Biar
0427 946 012 | dave.biar@lca.org.au
Vic–Tas
Denise Muschamp
0437 180 928 | denise.muschamp@lca.org.au
WA
William (Bill) Mansas
0457 774 003 | psd.wa@lca.org.au
Level 2 Professional Standards webinar – dates and registration
Please see below for all upcoming SP3 Safety Management for Leaders webinar details
Date: Wednesday 8 May 2019
Time/s:
| WA 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | NT 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | QLD 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| SA 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm|
Cost: $15 per person
To register: Click Here
Registrations close 7 days prior to the webinar or once registrations reach capacity
Please be advised:
Registrations are essential for each person to ensure they receive appropriate accreditation
Further information, including connection details, will be emailed to you prior to the webinar
Date: Tuesday 4 June 2019
Time/s:
| WA 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | NT 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | QLD 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| SA 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm|
Cost: $15 per person
To register: Click Here
Registrations close 7 days prior to the webinar or once registrations reach capacity
Please be advised:
Registrations are essential for each person to ensure they receive appropriate accreditation
Further information, including connection details, will be emailed to you prior to the webinar
Date: Monday 17 June 2019
Time/s:
| WA 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | NT 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | QLD 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| SA 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm|
Cost: $15 per person
To register: Click Here
Registrations close 7 days prior to the webinar or once registrations reach capacity
Please be advised:
Registrations are essential for each person to ensure they receive appropriate accreditation
Further information, including connection details, will be emailed to you prior to the webinar
SMO Training Webinars for Leaders:
Pre-requisites:
Completion of SP3 Team Member level (Since 1 January 2017)
Completion of SP3 Team Leader/Coordinator webinar (2017 & 2018) or SP3L Safety Management for Leaders (2019)
Audience: Those new to SMO or who would like a refresher relating to the SMO functionality as it supports the SP3 system
Cost: No Charge
Please see below for scheduled webinars
SMO Training for SP3 Team Leaders
Date: Wednesday 1 May 2019
Time/s:
| WA 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | NT 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | QLD 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| SA 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
To register: Click Here
Registrations close 7 days prior to the webinar or once registrations reach capacity
Please be advised:
Registrations are essential for each person to ensure they receive appropriate accreditation
Further information, including connection details, will be emailed to you prior to the webinar
SMO Training for SP3 Coordinators
Date: Monday 6 May 2019
Time/s:
| WA 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | NT 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | QLD 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| SA 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
To register: Click Here
Registrations close 7 days prior to the webinar or once registrations reach capacity
Please be advised:
Registrations are essential for each person to ensure they receive appropriate accreditation
Further information, including connection details, will be emailed to you prior to the webinar
NSW–ACT
Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
NZ
Currently vacant
Qld
Elizabeth Kloeden
0437 252 736 | elizabeth.kloeden@lca.org.au
SA–NT
Dave Biar
0427 946 012 | dave.biar@lca.org.au
Vic–Tas
Denise Muschamp
0437 180 928 | denise.muschamp@lca.org.au
WA
William (Bill) Mansas
0457 774 003 | psd.wa@lca.org.au
Professional Standards – Training
Professional Standards Department
psd@lca.org.au
08 8267 7300
