Blue cards for education programs conducted outside of school

Only some people will need a blue card under this category. If you are unsure whether this applies to you, check with your employer or contact us.

A person will usually need a blue card if they deliver educational programs to school students who can’t attend regular school, such as students who have been suspended, have special schooling arrangements, or are in an elite education program.

Specifically, this relates to the following sections of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006:

• 182 and 183—Flexible arrangements (state or non-state school)
• 284, 294 and 301—Continuing education during suspension
• 304 and 310—Continuing education during exclusion of certain student(s).

Under this category you don't need a blue card under section 232 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 if you are providing education under the banner of a:

• school
• registered higher education provider
• registered training organisation, for example a university or organisation such as TAFE Queensland.

Emergency services cadet program

You will need a blue card if your work includes teaching children as an adult member in a cadet program managed by the department responsible for emergency services, such as the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services cadet program.