Youth Protection Training
Defence is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of youth involved in its programs. To support this, comprehensive online training is available, equipping Defence personnel, volunteers and those in youth-related roles with the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard young people participating in Defence youth programs.
Defence Youth Protection - Awareness Course
The Defence Youth Protection Awareness Course is mandatory for all Defence personnel, providing foundation knowledge and understanding of why youth safety is a priority for Defence. The course can be found on LXP (formerly known as Campus).
Defence Youth Protection - Supervisor and Manager Course
The Defence Youth Supervisor and Manger Course is mandatory personnel supervising, managing, or commanding individuals under the age of 18. The Supervisor and Manager Course can be found on LXP (formerly known as Campus).
Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Members
The youth course is for ADF members and APS employees under 18 years old and is available on LXP.
Defence Youth Protection Cadet Course
The Defence Youth Protection Cadet Course is for all ADF Cadets under 18 years of age. The course provides information on youth safety, expected behaviours and support available within the ADF Cadets program.
Defence Youth Protection Officer of Cadets and Instructor of Cadets Course
The Defence Youth Protection Officer of Cadets and Instructor of Cadets Course is for Officers of Cadets (OOCs), Instructors of Cadets (IOCs), Defence Approved Helpers (DAHs) and other personnel as directed. The course supports personnel responsible for supervising and safeguarding cadets participating in Defence youth programs.
What youth training do I need to complete?
- Defence Youth Protection – Awareness
The Defence Youth Protection - Awareness Course is mandatory for all Defence personnel, providing foundation knowledge and understanding of why youth safety is a priority for Defence. The course can be found on LXP and LXP Global.
- Defence Youth Protection – Supervisor and Manager
The Defence Youth Protection - Supervisor and Manger course is mandatory for personnel supervising, managing, or commanding individuals under the age of 18. The Defence Youth Protection - Supervisor and Manger course can be found on LXP and LXP Global.
- Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Members
The Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Members course is mandatory for all Defence members under the age of 18. All personnel within the Department of Defence, including ADF and APS are considered Defence members for the purposes of this course. The Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Members course is also mandatory for all ADF Cadets under 18 years of age. The Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Members course can be found on LXP and CadetNet.
- Defence Youth Protection Cadet Course
The Defence Youth Protection Cadet Course is mandatory for all ADF Cadets under 18 years of age. The course provides age-appropriate information on youth safety, respectful behaviour, personal responsibilities and the support available to cadets participating in Defence youth programs. The course can be accessed through CadetNet.
- Defence Youth Protection Officer of Cadets and Instructor of Cadets Course
The Defence Youth Protection Officer of Cadets and Instructor of Cadets Course is mandatory for Officers of Cadets (OOCs), Instructors of Cadets (IOCs), Defence Approved Helpers (DAHs), and other personnel as directed by the ADF Cadet Organisations. The course provides the knowledge and skills required to support, supervise and safeguard cadets participating in Defence youth programs. The course can be accessed through CadetNet.
Defence Youth Protection Courses
| Course | Who must complete it? | LXP Course No. | PMKeyS Proficiency | Renewal |
| Defence Youth Protection - Awareness |
Note: Completion of this course is a prerequisite for the Defence Youth Protection – Supervisor and Manager course. |
214570 | P108378 | 3 years |
| Defence Youth Protection – Supervisor and Manager |
|
219028 | P129871 | 3 years |
| Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Personnel |
|
215762 | P123758 | 3 years[1] |
| Course | Who must complete it? | LXP Course No. | PMKeyS Proficiency | Renewal |
| Defence Youth Protection Cadet Course |
|
N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Defence Youth Protection Officer of Cadets and Instructir of Cadets Course |
|
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Further Assistance
For technical support regarding qualifications, certificates of competency and access queries Learn eXcel Platform (LXP) | Defence People Group.
[1] Upon reaching 18 years of age, participants are to complete Defence Youth Protection - Awareness.
Do I need a Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Check (or equivalent)?
You are required to obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check if you:
- You work in a defined youth-related work position.
- You provide overnight care and supervision of youth participating in a Defence Youth Program or ADF Career activity.
- You are a Cadet Adult Volunteer, including Officers of Cadets, Instructors of Cadets, and Defence Approved Helpers.
Select your state or territory for information on how to apply:
- Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- New South Wales (NSW)
- Northern Territory (NT)
- Queensland (QLD)
- South Australia (SA)
- Tasmania (TAS)
- Victoria (VIC)
- Western Australia (WA)
Volunteers may be required to undergo additional suitability screening, dependant on the Youth Program. If additional screening is needed, the program point of contact will provide further guidance.