Witness signatures and certify documents in a voluntary role as a Commissioner For Declarations.
Overview
Our Queensland Commissioner for Declarations Course is suitable for participants who wish to apply to become a Commissioner for Declarations in Queensland. This course is NOT available in other states.
The role of a Commissioner for Declarations is not to be taken lightly. You have a vital and responsible role to play in the general community. You will at times be dealing with matters of crucial importance to people’s lives.
The skills and knowledge learnt in this course are vital to ensuring that you are competent in undertaking this judicial role and to minimise the risk of litigation against the state or you as the individual.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be competent to apply for appointment as a Commissioner for Declarations.
As a Cdec you will be able to:
As a Cdec you WILL NOT be able to:
If you are interested in carrying out these duties you will need to study the Justice of the Peace (Qualified) course.
Please note that completing this training does not automatically allow you to begin duties as a Commissioner for Declarations in QLD. You must complete your course and then apply for your appointment. Only after you have been sworn in can you undertake these duties.
As a Commissioner for Declarations you are not able to charge for your services.
Entry Requirements
To become a JP or Cdec you must:
You cannot apply or hold office as a JP or Cdec if you:
Also, if you have been convicted of more than 6 offences under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 in a 4 year period, you are not qualified to be appointed as a JP or Cdec for 5 years after the date of your last conviction.
Examples of offences include all types of criminal offences, drug related offences, financial (tax or business related), social security offences, shoplifting, or failure to pay a TOLL fee within the stated period of time.
Note that for traffic offences, a person who pays an amount by the way of a penalty for an offence, is taken to have been convicted of the offence on the day the amount is paid.
These conditions are from the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 1991.
Individuals convicted of more than 6 offences under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 in a 4 year period, are not qualified to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) or Commissioner of Declarations for 5 years after the date of the last conviction.
What will I need to provide to enrol?
Units of Competency
To complete this course you must demonstrate competency in 1 unit.
Delivery Options
OPTION 1 – Study in Class
Complete this course by attending a 1 day face-to-face workshop, followed by completing your assessments from home. We strongly recommend you attend the 1 day face-to-face workshop to get the most out of this course. It will also be highly beneficial to you when completing your assessments.
OPTION 2 – External Course
This option requires you to study the material within the CDec Handbook available online and apply this knowledge to the assessments. There is no training assistance involved with this option. You will be sent the materials via email once your booking is finalised.
Note: It is recommended for this course that you complete all assessment tasks in full within 28 days. Should you not complete within 3 months of enrolment, you will be required to pay a $100 re-enrolment fee.
Course Fees
Fee-for-service
$295
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Appointment Process
1. You will receive your certificate from Asset College by email within 2 weeks of completing your course.
2. You will then be required to submit an online application for appointment.
You will need to provide:
3. Your application will also be automatically sent to your State Member of Parliament (MP) for nomination of your appointment. Your MP may contact you to arrange an interview before your nomination.
4. When your MP tells the Department of Justice and Attorney-General that they nominate you for appointment, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General will assess your application against the relevant sections of the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 1991and the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Regulation 2017.
The assessment process can take approximately 3 months.
5. If there are any issues with your application, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General will let you know. Otherwise, they will write to you to let you know your application is approved.
6. You will then need to take an Oath or Affirmation of Office and pay a registration fee before you can begin your duties as a JP or CDec at your local Magistrates Court.
You must apply to become a JP or Cdec within 2 years of successfully completing your training.