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 NZ Professional Standards Officer, Denise Muschamp 04 385 2540, pso@lutheran.org.nz
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
Oakey, St Paul's Lutheran Church
St Paul's Lutheran Church Hall, 9 York Street, Oakey Qld 4401
- 16 November 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://cvent.me/4B8zwd?RefId=Oakey20191116
- Registrations close 11 November 2019
- Morning Tea will be provided - BYO Lunch
Griffin, Beyond Church
Living Faith Lutheran Church, 50 Brays Road, Murrumba Downs Qld 4503
- 30 November 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://cvent.me/Dl5732?RefId=Griffin20191130
- Registrations close 25 November 2019
- Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided
Mackay Community Lutheran Church
Mackay Community Lutheran Church Hall, 44 Wellington Street, Mackay Qld 4740
- 15 February 2020
- 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://cvent.me/qq7dgw?RefId=Mackay20200215
- Registrations close 10 February 2020
- Morning Tea will be provide - please bring Lunch to share
Toowoomba, Emmanuel Lutheran Fellowship
Concordia Lutheran College Room B3, 369 South Street, Harristown Qld 4350
- 7 March 2020
- 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (sign-in from 7:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link: https://cvent.me/L8b87B?RefId=Toowomba20200307
- Registrations close 2 March 2020
- Morning Tea will be provided - BYO Lunch
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
Kangaroo Island Lutheran Church
St Albans Anglican Hall, Drew Street, Kingscote SA 5223
- 17 November 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://cvent.me/xqwbxR?RefId=KangarooIsland20191117
- Registrations close 11 November 2019
- Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided
Berri, Zion Lutheran Church
Vaughan Terrace, Berri SA 5343
- 24 November 2019
- 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (sign-in from 10:45 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link: https://cvent.me/E5z79m?RefId=Berri20191124
- Registrations close 18 November 2019
- Morning Tea will be provided - Lunch will be available (Subway catering at $7-50 per person)
Adelaide, Bethlehem Lutheran Church
12 Sudholz Place, Adelaide SA 5001
- 30 November 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://cvent.me/2VVKE?RefId=AdelaideBethlehem20191130
- Registrations close 25 November 2019
- Morning Tea will be provided - BYO lunch
Cummins, St Paul's Lutheran Church
2 - 14 Kapinnie Road, Cummins SA 5631
- 29 March 2020
- 10:15 am – 5:15 pm (sign-in from 10:00 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link: https://cvent.me/qqzmV9?RefId=Cummins20200329
- Registrations close 23 March 2020
- Morning Tea will be provided - Takeaway pizzas will be organised for Lunch on the day
Onkaparinga Lutheran Parish
Spring Head School Hall, 280 Spring Head Road, Mt Torrens SA 5244
- 4 April 2020
- 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (sign-in from 7:45 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link: https://cvent.me/E53Aqv?RefId=Onkaparinga20200404
- Registrations close 29 March 2020
- Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided on the day
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
Doncaster, Chinese Lutheran Church
St Paul's Grow Room (downstairs), 711 Station Street, Box Hill Vic 3128
- 16 November 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://cvent.me/KbRRKB?RefId=Doncaster20191116
- Registrations close 11 November 2019
- Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided
Geelong, St John's Lutheran Church
165 Yarra Street, Geelong Vic 3220
- 1 February 2020
- 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://cvent.me/NVxAYy?RefId=Geelong20200201
- Registrations close 27 January 2020
- Morning Tea will be provided - BYO Lunch
Box Hill, St Paul's Lutheran Church
711 Station Street, Box Hill Vic 3128
- 8 February 2020
- 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://cvent.me/QRkgLW?RefId=BoxHill20200208
- Registrations close 3 February 2020
- Morning Tea will be provided - BYO Lunch
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
Rockingham Mandurah Lutheran Church
Ascension Lutheran Church, 52 Swallowtail Parade, Warnbro WA 6169
- 30 November 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)
- To register click on this link: https://cvent.me/lVPZZr?RefId=Rockingham20191130
- Registrations close 25 November 2019
- Morning Tea will be provided - BYO lunch
NSW–ACT
Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
NZ
Denise Muschamp
04 385 2540 | pso@lutheran.org.nz
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: Monday 4 November, 2019
Time/s:
| WA 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm | NT 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | QLD 6:00 pm - 8:30 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
Registrations:
Registrations for this webinar have closed. Please contact Holly Koning via holly.koning@lca.org.au or 08 8267 5211 for further information.
Additional Information:
All registrations are essential
If you are registering as part of a group, all members of your group must register prior to the webinar
A fee of $4.00 will be charged to your congregation in the event of non-attendance, cancellation or webinar transfer
Please note - there is pre-reading required. We suggest that once the information arrives via email it is downloaded and sufficient time is allowed to complete the reading
Date: Wednesday 4 December, 2019
Time/s:
| WA 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm | NT 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | QLD 6:00 pm - 8:30 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
Registrations:
Registrations close at close of business on Wednesday 27 November, 2019
Please click here to register
Additional Information:
All registrations are essential
If you are registering as part of a group, all members of your group must register prior to the webinar
A fee of $4.00 will be charged to your congregation in the event of non-attendance, cancellation or webinar transfer
Please note - there is pre-reading required. We suggest that once the information arrives via email it is downloaded and sufficient time is allowed to complete the reading
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. Please note, these webinars will not update your Team Leader or Coordinator training.
Cost: No Charge
Please see below for scheduled webinars
SMO Training for SP3 Team Leaders
Date: To be confirmed
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: please email Holly Koning at holly.koning@lca.org.au to express your interest in this webinar. We will then email you with details once dates have been scheduled
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: To be confirmed
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: please email Holly Koning at holly.koning@lca.org.au to express your interest in this webinar. We will then email you with details once dates have been scheduled
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
Denise Muschamp
04 385 2540 | pso@lutheran.org.nz
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
