Working with Children Check
A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment is a mandatory requirement for teacher accreditation. Understand how to apply for or renew your WWCC.
When you need a Working with Children Check clearance
A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is a mandatory requirement for accreditation.
An application number (APP number) is not a clearance and can’t be used for accreditation under the Teacher Accreditation Act 2004 (The TA Act).
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) does not accept clearances from other Australian states and territories.
The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) manages applications for, and renewals of, WWCC clearances in NSW. Contact the OCG to discuss any issues relating to the process of WWCC application or renewal.
Renew a WWCC
How to renew your WWCC if it is expiring soon.
Apply for a WWCC
How to apply for a WWCC if you have not previously had one.
How to update your NESA online account (eTAMS)
After you've renewed or applied for a WWCC and the OCG has emailed your WWCC clearance, you'll need to update your details in eTAMS.
To add or update your WWCC in eTAMS:
- select 'Your Profile'
- update your WWCC clearance and expiry date
- check your date of birth and surname.
If your details are different, please email or upload your certified identification documentation showing your change details. This can include:
- an Australian marriage certificate issued by a state or territory registry
- an Australian change of name certificate issued by Australian Births, Deaths and Marriages
- an Australian divorce order (issued by the Family Court)
- a Deed Poll.
Find out who can certify documents.
After you check and update your WWCC clearance details, NESA verifies your details on the OCG portal.
It is important that your name is exactly the same on your WWCC and on eTAMS. Otherwise, NESA won't be able to verify your WWCC clearance and may suspend your teacher accreditation.
If your information is not current or does not match what you provided to the OCG and eTAMS, this can delay the verification of your:
- WWCC clearance
- teacher accreditation application.