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Exemption card FAQs

When do I need to apply for an exemption card?

Registered teachers and police officers remain exempt from requiring a blue card or exemption card when providing regulated child-related services as part of their professional duties (e.g. teaching at a school or boarding facility or providing a function as a member of the Police Service).

However, when providing regulated child-related services which fall outside of their professional duties, registered teachers and police officers must now apply for an exemption card. Examples of this include where a police officer is volunteering at a local sporting club or community group and / or a registered teacher working in a child care centre or private tutoring business.

How much does it cost and how long is it valid for?

There is no fee for an exemption card and it remains valid as long as the person remains a registered teacher or police officer, unless cancelled or suspended earlier.

When can I start working with children?

Police officers and registered teachers can commence blue card related work after the Commission has received their completed application for an exemption card.

Last updated: 21 April, 2011

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Important things to remember

An exemption card is not required for registered teachers when they are providing services at at school or boarding facility.

However, for other types of services, such as working in a child care centre, private tutoring or volunteering at a sporting club, registered teachers must apply for an exemption card through that employer.

If you still have questions please contact the Blue Card Contact Centre to speak with a Commission Officer who will be happy to help with your enquiry.