DUTY OF CARE
A certificate Course in Residential Care

Duty of Care is a highly readable and informative course designed for staff of Australian boarding schools.

The course material and its practical nature make Duty of Care ideal for principals, house coordinators, tutors, medical staff, gap students and others involved with the residential care of children.

The material is relevant to both academic and non-academic staff.

Duty of Care represents an important initiative from within the Australian boarding school sector to put in place a base-level National qualification in residential care. With growing pressure on boarding schools for greater professionalism, higher standards and improved training, Duty of Care is a timely contribution to Australian education.

The time required to complete this course will be about one week. The benefits promise to be significant, with advice on:

• The philosophy of residential care
• Roles and responsibilities
• Emergency procedures
• Security and supervision
• Dealing with bullying
• Occupational Health and Safety
• The growing child
• Meeting pastoral needs
• Guiding students in work and play
• Dealing with disciplinary matters

DUTY OF CARE
A Certificate Course in Residential Care

Download the Duty of Care web flyer here. (.pdf, 5.98mb)

Australian Boarding Schools Association