Free Certified Training for ECEC Professionals · Limited Availability
Is Your Centre Truly WHS Compliant, Or Just Hoping It Is?
Get instant access to a free 1-hour certified WHS training designed specifically for Australian ECEC centres, and find out exactly where your compliance gaps are before a regulator does.
✔Aligned to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Education and Care Services National Law
✔Covers your obligations under the National Quality Framework (NQF) Quality Area 2 and 7
✔Includes the 2026 Biohazard Code of Practice: the update most centres haven't actioned yet
✔Delivered by a practitioner with 8+ years of lived ECEC leadership experience
✔Earn a certificate of completion, valid for your professional development records
Created by Lindsay Smith, former ECEC Centre Director, ACECQA-aligned trainer, and founder of ECEC Workforce Solutions. Lindsay has supported centres through regulatory visits, improvement notices, and NQS rating cycles across Australia.
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Most ECEC Centres Are One Incident Away From a Compliance Crisis
⚠ Your WHS policies were last updated before the 2026 Biohazard Code of Practice came into effect, and your team doesn't know what changed
⚠ You're the Nominated Supervisor on paper, but if a regulator walked in tomorrow and asked your staff to demonstrate a hazard identification process, could they?
⚠ You've had near-misses you've managed quietly, but without documented risk assessments and staff training records, you have no legal protection if something escalates
⚠ Your last NQS self-assessment flagged gaps in Quality Area 2, and you still haven't had time to address them properly
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) has a primary duty of care to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers and others. "I didn't have time" is not a defence. The free training below takes one hour. The cost of an improvement notice, or worse, a prohibition notice, is far greater.
Here's Exactly What You'll Receive, At No Cost
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25-Page WHS Code Decoder for ECEC Leaders
✔ Decodes every relevant WHS Code of Practice into plain language, no legal jargon, no guesswork
✔ Contextualised specifically for early childhood education settings, so every obligation maps directly to your service
✔ Covers the codes most commonly misunderstood or misapplied by ECEC directors and nominated supervisors
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Sector-Specific Compliance Context
Explains how each WHS code intersects with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Law, and your PCBU obligations
✔ Highlights the compliance gaps most frequently identified during regulatory visits and audits in ECEC services
✔Written by a compliance specialist with 8 years of ECEC-specific WHS experience and 5 published papers on the standard
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Actionable Guidance You Can Use Immediately
✔ Decodes every relevant WHS Code of Practice into plain language, no legal jargon, no guesswork
✔ Contextualised specifically for early childhood education settings, so every obligation maps directly to your service
✔ Covers the codes most commonly misunderstood or misapplied by ECEC directors and nominated supervisors
This Training Was Built by Someone Who Has Worked Within Centres
Lindsay Smith
Standards Author · ECEC Policy Specialist
Lindsay Smith is the author of the Childcare Cleaning Standard (NCCS) National Policy Framework developed to address the absence of sector-specific cleaning and infection-control governance in Australia's ECEC system.
Drawing on direct operational experience in childcare-specific cleaning services, Lindsay identified a critical gap: no sector-specific cleaning requirements, national guidance, or unified infection-control framework for ECEC existed.
That discovery became the foundation for a multi-year research and standards development program.
Her work bridges practice, policy, and public health.
Lindsay brings a rare combination of lived operational experience and governance design expertise translating complex operational realities into practical, institution-ready frameworks that support quality, safety, and long-term sustainability in ECEC services.
Based in Western Sydney, she works closely with directors, policymakers, researchers, and sector leaders. Her approach is grounded in evidence, operational insight, and a commitment to professional neutrality.
📋 Trained and assessed in WHS management systems aligned to
theWork Health and Safety Act 2011
🏛️ Deep working knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations
🔍 Experienced in ACECQA self-assessment processes and NQS Quality Area 2 and 7 compliance
Author of the National Childcare System (NCCS) & Childcare Cleaning Standard (CCS) Australia's first Cleaning Standard written for the ECEC Sector
Ready to Know Where You Actually Stand?
Register now and get immediate access to the free certified training, the WHS reference guide, and both staff infographics, no credit card, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this training actually free? What's the catch?
Yes, completely free. There is no credit card required and no hidden subscription. We offer this training because The 2026 Biohazard Code has significantly increased WHS Compliance requirements for the ECEC. Choosing Childcare as the case study for the new code is a clear signal the regulator is watching. We do have paid compliance courses and services. But there is no obligation whatsoever. You can complete the training, download the resources, and never hear from us again if you choose.
Is this training relevant to my state or territory?
Yes. The training is grounded in the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the model WHS law adopted across most Australian jurisdictions) and the Education and Care Services National Law, which applies nationally.
Where state-specific variations exist, such as in Victoria and Western Australia, these are noted within the content. The 2026 Biohazard Code of Practice applies nationally.
Can I share this training with my staff?
Anyone can sign up and complete the free training however the content of this course is directed at AP's, Directors, and management. If you'd like to roll out certified WHS training across your whole team, We have an online approx 6 hours self paced training Course on infection control and biohazard management for educators. This is certified training with certificates only issued after competency is demonstrated. Our assessment suite utilizes a high-standard Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) model, delivering the "audit-ready evidence" required by ACECQA and WHS regulators, We have also just launched a full compliance management portal that offers unlimited staff enrollments into the certified training. You'll find more information about that after you complete this training if it is of interest to you.
I've completed the free training. What's the next step if I want to get my whole centre properly set up?
The free training gives you a solid foundation and a clear picture of where your gaps are. If you want to go further, with a full suite of certified training for every staff member, operational WHS systems built for ECEC, and ongoing compliance support through regulatory visits and NQS rating cycles, You can enroll staff into training in 2 ways
1. On a pay per enrollment basis our click here for information on the pay per enrollment option
2. New WHS Compliance Bundle which offers unlimited staff training enrollments plus a range of other benefits. You can learn more and book a free walkthrough call
Free 1 Hour Compliance Training
For:
Service Providers
Centre Directors
Nominated Supervisors
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BONUS DOWNLOADS
WHS reference guide
2 Infographics
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The information provided in this training is for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice; ECEC Workforce Solutions recommends that centre operators seek independent legal or regulatory advice for their specific circumstances.