CHCPRT025
Identify and report children and young people at risk
Learn to recognise indicators of risk, document concerns, follow reporting mechanisms and apply ethical practices.
Current unit
Queensland child protection training
Know what to notice.
Know what to do next.
Mandatory child protection training for people responsible for children’s safety in education and care services—delivered online through Horizon2, RTO 40932.
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Nationally recognised training
Online study with trainer support
Horizon2 · RTO 40932
The regulatory requirement
Child protection training under section 162A.
This is not generic professional development. It is nationally recognised training connected to the responsibilities carried by particular people in education and care services.
What Queensland education and care services need to know
Since 1 April 2025, Queensland’s government protocol requires approved providers to ensure that nominated supervisors, persons in day-to-day charge and family day care coordinators have completed an approved child protection course.
The requirement supports section 162A of the Education and Care Services National Law and is intended to strengthen the knowledge used to recognise, respond to and report concerns about children’s safety and wellbeing.
Services and learners should confirm which approved unit applies to their role and retain appropriate evidence of completion.
Training for people trusted to keep children safe.
Queensland’s child protection training requirements apply to particular leadership and supervisory roles in education and care. Horizon2 can help you identify the appropriate nationally recognised unit for your role or service.
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Nominated supervisors
People formally nominated to supervise the day-to-day provision of education and care.
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People in day-to-day charge
Educators or leaders placed in charge of an education and care service for a particular period.
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Family day care coordinators
Coordinators supporting safe practice across family day care services and educator networks.
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Services training a team
Approved providers and organisations that need a clear training pathway for multiple staff members.
Choose the unit that matches your role.
These units cover different areas of child protection practice. Speak with Horizon2 before enrolling so the selected unit matches your position, previous training and current requirements.
CHCPRT026
Support the rights and safety of children and young people
Focus on duty of care, ethical frameworks and practices that support children’s and young people’s rights and safety.
Ask Horizon2
CHCECE057
Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles
Develop collaborative child-protection practice within early childhood education and care environments.
Ask Horizon2
CHCPRT001*
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
A superseded unit retained here because existing evidence of completion may still be recognised under the Queensland protocol.
Previous unit
CHCPRT002*
Support the rights and safety of children and young people
A superseded unit retained here because existing evidence of completion may still be recognised under the Queensland protocol.
Previous unit
* CHCPRT001 and CHCPRT002 are superseded units, not the current units offered to new learners. They are shown because previous completion may remain relevant to the Queensland compliance pathway. Unit suitability depends on the learner’s role and circumstances; Horizon2 will confirm the appropriate enrolment pathway before training begins.
Take the stress out of compliance training.
Horizon2’s delivery is designed to help individuals and services complete required training while continuing to manage work, family and day-to-day service responsibilities.
Easy online access
Work through learning materials and assessments online from a suitable location with an internet connection and web browser.
Real-world trainer expertise
Learn with support from trainers who bring practical knowledge and experience to the training and assessment process.
Evidence of successful completion
Learners who meet all competency requirements receive the applicable nationally recognised completion documentation.
Individual and team pathways
Horizon2 can discuss enrolment for one learner or help an organisation plan training for several staff members.
Experience and payment options still matter.
The original page included both recognition and payment pathways. They remain part of the offer and should be discussed before enrolment.
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Recognise risk
Build the knowledge needed to observe and identify indicators that a child or young person may be at risk.
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Document clearly
Learn to record information accurately, factually and with appropriate regard for privacy and confidentiality.
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Follow the reporting pathway
Understand how to act within legislative requirements, organisational procedures, duty of care and professional boundaries.
Serious training, without making study harder than it needs to be.
The Horizon2 Difference is more than online access. It brings nationally recognised training, flexible payment pathways and a dedicated trainer together in one supported learning experience.
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100% Online: access lessons, workbooks and assessments using a web browser.
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Nationally Recognised: complete training delivered by Horizon2, RTO 40932.
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Payment Plans Available: ask about Pay Advantage and HUMM EZIPAY.
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Dedicated Trainer Support: receive guidance throughout training and assessment.
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Open Doors: strengthen recognised skills that may support further study and industry pathways.
Keep your service ready now.
The 1 April 2025 commencement date has passed, but the requirement has not disappeared. New supervisors, persons in day-to-day charge and family day care coordinators may still need an approved child protection training pathway. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility; Horizon2 can help your organisation understand the next training step.
Why wait for a compliance gap?
Check the training held by current and incoming staff, then ask
Horizon2 which unit or evidence applies.
Before you enrol.
A few straightforward answers. For advice about a specific role or service, contact Horizon2 directly.
Which child protection unit should I complete?
The correct unit depends on your role, jurisdiction, previous training and your service’s requirements. Contact Horizon2 before enrolling and the team will help identify the appropriate pathway.
Is the training nationally recognised?
The units listed on this page are nationally recognised units of competency delivered by Horizon2, Registered Training Organisation 40932.
Can I complete the training online?
Horizon2 offers online delivery. The team will explain the learning, assessment and support requirements that apply to your selected unit.
Can Horizon2 help train several staff members?
Yes. Services and organisations can contact Horizon2 to discuss the number of learners, required units and an appropriate enrolment pathway.
Does completing a unit automatically make my service compliant?
Training is one part of meeting applicable requirements. Approved providers and learners remain responsible for confirming the requirements that apply to their role, service and jurisdiction.
Not sure which unit you need? Ask before you enrol.
Tell Horizon2 about your role or the staff you need to train. The team can explain the available units and the next step.
Prefer to contact the team directly?
The full enquiry form is at the top of this page. You can also call or email Horizon2.
Horizon2 Pty Ltd · Registered Training Organisation 40932
Ensure Compliance with Mandatory Child Protection Requirements
Your Path to Compliance and Excellence
Starting 1 April 2025, all supervisors and persons-in-charge in childcare services must complete an approved Child Protection Course. This update to section 162A of the Education and Care Services National Law ensures the safety and wellbeing of children in care.
Our courses are designed to help your team meet these requirements while gaining essential skills to protect children and young people at risk.
What You Need to Know:
- Compliance is mandatory for all persons-in-charge or supervisors of childcare services.
- Training must be completed by the 1 April 2025 deadline.
- Approved courses are delivered online, with flexible options to fit your schedule.
Take the Stress Out of Compliance
With expert trainers, nationally recognised qualifications, and flexible payment options, we make it easy for your team to stay compliant without disrupting daily operations.
Approved Courses for Compliance
We offer the following nationally recognised courses to meet compliance:
- CHCPRT025 — Identify and report children and young people at risk.
- CHCPRT001 — Identify and respond to children and young people at risk.*
- CHCPRT026 — Support the rights and safety of children and young people.
- CHCPRT002 — Support the rights and safety of children and young people.*
- CHCECE057 — Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles.
Courses marked with an asterisk are alternate versions and meet the same compliance requirements.
All courses are accredited and meet the Queensland Government’s requirements.
Benefits of Our Training
- Easy Online Access: Complete your course from anywhere, anytime.
- Real-World Expertise: Our trainers bring practical experience and knowledge to every course.
- Quick Certification: Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate to show compliance.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Reduce the time required to certify if your staff already have relevant experience.
Prepare for 2026 Today
Child safety is everyone’s responsibility. Let us help your organisation stay compliant while empowering your staff with the skills they need to protect children and young people at risk.
Child safety is everyone’s responsibility. Let us help your organisation stay compliant while empowering your staff with the skills they need to protect children and young people at risk.
Enrol Now and Meet the Deadline
Why Wait? Start Today.
Don’t risk falling behind the new legal requirements. Enrol your staff now to ensure they are trained, certified, and compliant well before the 1 April 2025 deadline.
Gain recognition for your experience
Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to potentially reduce the number of subjects you need to complete.
Finance your studies with ease
Choose from flexible payment options like Pay Advantage or HUMM EZIPAY to make your education achievable.
The Horizon2 Difference
100% Online
We've transformed Early Childhood Education and Care into a fully online experience, allowing you to dive into lessons, workbooks, and assessments, as well as complete practical exercises, from any location with internet access. No special software or hardware is needed—just a simple web browser will do!
Nationally Recognised
Get the Nationally recognised and become a childcare worker, nanny, out-of-school hours care worker, family daycare worker, and more!
Payment Plans Available
Flexible payment options, allowing you to study without paying fully upfront. We acknowledging financial hurdles, we provide flexible payment plans through Pay Advantage or HUMM EZIPAY, tailored to meet your needs..
Dedicated Trainer Support
Upon beginning, you'll be paired with a dedicated trainer to support you throughout your course. All our trainers have backgrounds in counselling, enriching your education and employability with their real-world experiences and knowledge.
Open Doors
Achieving a qualification opens doors, removing obstacles and paving the way into the industry as well as university opportunities.