CHCSS00146 Working in a Child Safe Environment  ·  Nationally Recognised Skill Set

The Dance industry has a child safety problem. You can be part of the solution.

Anyone working with children and young people holds a responsibility for their physical, psychological and emotional safety. With state government legislation starting to come into play, this Nationally Recognised skill set gives you the knowledge, policies, and credentials to protect your students — and your studio.

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The industry is changing. Queensland has already passed legislation requiring every dance studio to have a statement of commitment, child safety documents, and staff clearances in place. Other states are following. Studios without compliant policies are at risk — of fines, legal action, and reputational damage. This isn't a nice-to-have anymore.

The course

Working in a Child Safe Environment

This skill set has been specifically contextualised for the Dance studio environment. It's not the generic workplace training your staff have already sat through — it's built around the dynamics, power structures, and real scenarios that exist in studios. You'll leave with policies you can actually implement, not just a certificate to file away.

8–10
Hours
self-paced
3
Units of
competency
100%
Online
delivery

Assessment modules

How the course is structured

Five assessment modules, each grounded in real studio scenarios. Methods include short answer, scenario analysis, and multiple choice — no exams, no in-person requirements.

Values and professional responsibility
Define your studio's values and establish the role specifications that underpin your child safety approach.
Risk assessment and management
Build evidence-based frameworks for identifying and mitigating risk within your specific studio context.
Regulatory compliance and implementation
Understand state legislation and create standardised procedures that keep your studio compliant.
Child protection competency
Case studies and scenario analysis covering identification, reporting, protective measures, and communication with young people.
Professional practice integration
Bring it all together — align your studio's values with operational procedures and assess your own professional impact on student welfare.

Units of competency

What you'll be qualified in

Three Nationally Recognised units that together cover the full scope of child safety practice in a Dance studio context.

CHCPRT025
Identify and report children and young people at risk
Recognise signs of harm, abuse, and neglect. Understand your legal reporting obligations and how to act on them — even when it's uncomfortable.
CHCPRT026
Support the rights and safety of children and young people
Build a studio culture where children feel safe, heard, and protected. Understand consent, power dynamics, and appropriate boundaries for educators.
CHCYTH013
Engage respectfully with young people
Develop the communication skills to connect with students in ways that are professional, appropriate, and build genuine trust.

Why this matters

This is about more than compliance

Protect your students
The harm is real and it's happening now
Abuse, inappropriate relationships, unsafe environments, and power imbalances are well-documented across the Australian dance industry. Your students deserve better — and you deserve the tools to make it happen.
Protect your business
Studios without policies are exposed
Legislative change is already underway. Studios operating without compliant child safety policies, staff clearances, and documentation face increasing legal and reputational risk. This course closes that gap.
Built for dance
Contextualised to your world
Developed by Empowerdance's team of industry professionals, this isn't generic workplace training. It's built around the dynamics that exist in studios — teacher-student relationships, performance environments, physical contact, and more.
Lead the industry
The bar is being raised
Parents are increasingly savvy about child safety. Studios that can demonstrate genuine commitment — not just tick boxes — will earn and keep their trust. This qualification is a signal that you take it seriously.

About Empowerdance

Built by the team that understands your industry

Empowerdance is Australia's leading Registered Training Organisation for the Dance industry (RTO 40397), delivering Nationally Recognised qualifications across Australia for over 13 years. This skill set has been designed and delivered by educators and industry professionals who work in — and care deeply about — the dance studio environment.

"By undertaking this training, you are joining a community of dance professionals committed to raising industry standards in child safety. Together we are building a stronger, safer future for dance education in Australia."

Gabrielle Robinson — CEO & Founder, Empowerdance

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Ready to lead safer studios?

CHCSS00146 Working in a Child Safe Environment is fully online and self-paced — 8 to 10 hours that could fundamentally change how your studio operates. Group enrolments welcome.

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CHCSS00146 Working in a Child Safe Environment  ·  Empowerdance Pty Ltd  ·  RTO 40397