Queensland Government
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

To become a Licensed Operator your organisation will need to:

  1. Complete and submit a Licensed Operator Licence Agreement 2012-2014 (PDF, 71 KB) Complete and submit a Licensed Operator Licence Agreement 2012-2014 (RTF, 31 KB)

  2. Complete and submit a Licensed Operator Annual Registration (PDF, 59 KB) Complete and submit a Licensed Operator Annual Registration (RTF, 41 KB)

  3. Submit payment for the Annual License fee to our office

  4. Submit a copy of your current insurance certificate* to our office

  5. Ensure a Code of conduct form (PDF, 54 KB) Code of conduct form (RTF, 15 KB) is completed by everyone from your organisation who is involved in the administration or delivery of The Award
  6. Ensure that your organisation including any Assessor, Instructor or volunteer who is an employee of the Licensed Operator complies with the employment screening provisions in part 6 of the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000. More information on how to comply is available by visiting the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian website at www.bluecard.qld.gov.au or by calling the Blue Card Contact Centre on 1800 113 611 (free call)
  7. Nominate a person to be an Award Coordinator

*Award insurance does not provide coverage for Licensed Operators for both The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the Bridge Award. As a result, Licensed Operators are required to have their own Public Liability Policy with a minimum $5 million limit. A copy of this current certificate is to be provided. to the State Award Office