These guides are for staff and professionals needing to undertake the Protecting children: Mandatory reporting and other obligations (PROTECT) online training provided by the Department of Education.
You can access this training through the Information Sharing and MARAM Online Learning system(opens in a new window) (the online learning system).
*For government school staff, the Protecting children: Mandatory reporting and other obligations module is available on the Department of Education intranet My LearnED portal accessed through eduPay. You can only access the My LearnED portal if you are a current and active government school teacher or employee with an @education.vic.gov.au email.
This guide is for Victorian non-government school staff from Catholic schools, Independent schools and including Casual Relief Teachers (CRTs) who need to undertake the Protecting children: Mandatory reporting and other obligations (PROTECT) online training provided by the Department of Education.
Log in (existing users) or sign up (new users) to the training platform
To begin, open a new tab in your browser and visit the Information Sharing and MARAM Online Learning System ('the online learning system').
We recommend using a laptop or a desktop computer. Our courses are interactive and may not display correctly on smartphones and tablets.
Existing users - Log in
If you have previously used the online learning system to complete other courses, you will be able to use your existing log in details to enter the system.
If you have forgotten your log in details, please click Forgot password? on the home page to receive an email to reset your password (please check your junk or spam folder in case it appears there).
If you do not receive an email, please contact the enquiry line on 1800 549 646, or email CISandFVIS@education.vic.gov.au.
Once you have successfully logged on, scroll down to the Navigate to a Training Course instructions below.
New users - Sign Up
Step 1: You must create a new account if you have not used the online learning system before.
Click on the Sign up link under the Log in button or go to the New account set up form.
Step 2: Choose a username and password.
We recommend using your email address as your username.
You must fill in all the fields flagged with an exclamation mark including your contact details.
The Department of Education manages personal information in accordance with relevant Victorian privacy law, the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. For more details on how we handle personal information go to the Privacy policy.
Step 3: Select 'Department of Education' as your Sharing Scheme Department.
This information will help us report on state-wide course completions.
Step 4: Select 'Independent schools and system bodies', 'Catholic schools and system bodies' or 'People in Religious Ministry (Mandatory Reporting only) as your Workforce.
Step 5: Choose one of the options from this list as your Organisation and enter the name of your school in the free text field:
Catholic schools - Ballarat Diocese Catholic schools - Melbourne Diocese Catholic schools - Sale Diocese Catholic schools - Sandhurst Diocese Catholic Diocesan Office - Ballarat Catholic Diocesan Office - Melbourne Catholic Diocesan Office - Sale Catholic Diocesan Office - Sandhurst Independent schools Casual Relief Teacher Step 6: Once you have successfully created an account, a confirmation email will be sent to your email address asking you to confirm your account (check your junk or spam folder in case it appears there).
Navigate to a Training Course
Step 1: Once you are logged in, go to the Homepage and enter Protecting Children Modules.
The Protecting children: Mandatory reporting and other obligations non-government schools 2023 module is an online eLearning course designed to support staff in non-government schools to increase their capacity to respond effectively to children whose safety, health or wellbeing may be at risk.
The course is divided into a learning module and an assessment module.
IMPORTANT: You need to complete BOTH the learning module and the assessment module to successfully complete this course.
Step 2: Choose the Protecting children: Mandatory reporting and other obligations non-government schools 2023 course and select Enter.
Step 3: On the Self-enrolment page, select Enrol me.
Step 4: Click on the Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations Learning Module link from either the course Welcome page or your My Dashboard page.
OR
After you complete the Learning Module, click on 'Save and exit' and then click 'Yes, exit the module'.
Step 5: Return to the course Welcome page or your My Dashboard page to complete the Assessment module.
OR
Certificates
Certificates are available within 24 hours of course completion. Please download your certificate from the course Welcome page or your My Dashboard page.
OR
If you have any questions about the content of the training, contact student.engagement@education.vic.gov.au.
Download these instructions as a PDF guide
PROTECT_account creation guide for non-gov schools_v.3.1(opens in a new window)PDF 829.26 KBThis guide is for early childhood education and care professionals who need to undertake the Protecting children: Mandatory reporting and other obligations (PROTECT) online training provided by the Department of Education.
Log in (existing users) or sign up (new users) to the training platform
To being, open a new tab in your browser and visit the Information Sharing and MARAM Online Learning System ('the online learning system').
We recommend using a laptop or a desktop computer. Our courses are interactive and may not display correctly on smartphones and tablets.
Existing Users - log in
If you have previously used the online learning system to complete other courses, you will be able to use your existing log in details to enter the system.
If you have forgotten your log in details, please click Forgot password? on the home page to receive an email to reset your password. Please check your junk or spam folder in case it appears there.
If you do not receive an email, please contact the enquiry line on 1800 549 646 or email CISandFVIS@education.vic.gov.au.
Once you have successfully logged on, scroll down to the Navigate to a Training Course instructions below.
New Users - sign up
Step 1: You must create a new account if you have not used the online learning system before.
Click on the Sign up link under the Log in button to go to the New account set up form.
Step 2: Choose a username and password.
We recommend using your email address as your username.
You must fill in all the fields flagged with an exclamation mark including your contact details.
The Department of Education manages personal information in accordance with relevant Victorian privacy law, the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. For more details on how we handle personal information go to the Privacy policy.
Step 3: Select 'Department of Education' as your Sharing Scheme Department.
This information will help us report on state-wide course completions.
Step 4: Select one of the following options for your Workforce.
ECEC - Family Day Care ECEC - Kindergartens ECEC - Long Day Care ECEC - Outside School Hours Care Services ECEC - Other ECEC Step 5: Select one of the following options for your Organisation and enter the name of your service in the free text field.
Kindergartens – Catholic schools Kindergartens – Government schools Kindergartens – Independent schools Kindergartens – Not for profit community managed Kindergartens – not for profit other organisations Kindergartens – Private Long Day care – Catholic schools Long Day care – Government schools Long Day care – Independent schools Long Day care – Not for profit community managed Long Day care – Not for profit other organisations Long Day care – Private Out of School Hours Care – Catholic schools Out of School Hours Care – Government schools Out of School Hours Care – Independent schools Out of School Hours Care – Not for profit community managed Out of School Hours Care – not for profit other organisations Out of School Hours Care – private Early Childhood – Not listed Family Day Care Step 6: Once you have successfully created an account, a confirmation email will be sent to your email address asking you to confirm your account (check your junk or spam folder in case it appears there).
Navigate to a training course
Step 1: Once you are logged in, go to the Homepage and enter Protecting Children Modules.
The Protecting children: Mandatory reporting and other obligations early childhood 2023 module is an online eLearning course designed to support all professionals in early childhood settings to increase their capacity to respond effectively to children whose safety, health or wellbeing may be at risk.
The course is divided into a learning module and an assessment module.
IMPORTANT: You need to complete BOTH the learning module and the assessment to successfully complete this course.
Step 2: Choose the Protecting children: Mandatory reporting and other obligations early childhood 2023 course and select Enter.
Step 3: On the Self enrolment page, select Enrol me.
Step 4: Click on the Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations Learning Module link from either the course Welcome page or your My Dashboard page.
OR
After you complete the Learning Module, click on ‘Save and exit’ and then click ‘Yes, exit the module’.
Step 5: Return to your Welcome page or the course My Dashboard page to complete the Assessment module.
OR
Certificates
Certificates are available within 24 hours of course completion. You can download a certificate from the course Welcome page or your My Dashboard page.
OR
If you have questions about the training content, contact early.years.workforce@education.vic.gov.au.
Download these instructions as a PDF guide
PROTECT_account creation guide for ECEC_v.3.1(opens in a new window)PDF 831.42 KB
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