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Mandatory Training for Volunteers

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We are grateful for your service to the mission of The Salvation Army and appreciate the time you are taking to complete the required training. 

Depending on your position, there are different training requirements. Your manager/officer will advise you which training you need to complete. Click the dropdowns below for more information. If you have any questions or not comfortable with online training, please speak to your manager about other options.

For Aged Care volunteers, please click here. 

 

Mandatory Training for Volunteers

This section of learning is for volunteers who do not lead or manage others or work with children and/or vulnerable people. 

General volunteers/Salvos Stores volunteers will need to complete the following: 

  • Mandatory Training (Foundational): TSA Today/Code of Conduct/WHS
  • Safeguarding@TSA 

Course Name

Description 
Mandatory Training (Foundational)

The Mandatory Training (Foundational) suite consists of 

  • TSA Today: a general introduction to the mission of TSA
  • Code of Conduct: a guide to TSA's culture and practice 
  • WHS: information and confirmation of TSA's commitment to a safe workplace 

These three (3) modules can be completed by clicking on 'launch course'. You will need to enter your Salvos Workday ID, last name and select the module to begin. 

Safeguarding@TSA  

Safeguarding@TSA is a national 30-minute course that provides vital information about our responsibilities for ensuring TSA is a child-safe organisation. This module can be completed by clicking on 'launch course'. You will need to enter your Salvos Workday ID, last name and select the module to begin. 

Safeguarding@TSA replaces the following courses

  • Keeping Children Safe
  • Safe Salvos 

Things to note:

  • If you have previously completed any of the above 2 courses and your training is still current, you do not need to complete Safeguarding@TSA until your training has expired. 
  • New volunteers will need to enrol and complete this training within 4 weeks of commencing your volunteer role.

For more information please visit the Volunteer Toolkit for Safeguarding@TSA Training. 

This section is for volunteers who work with children and/or vulnerable people but do not lead or manage others. 

You play a crucial role in protecting children and vulnerable people, and the training below will equip you with what you must know. 

You will need to complete the following:

  • Mandatory Training (Foundational): TSA Today/Code of Conduct/WHS
  • Safeguarding@TSA 
  • Safeguarding Principles

Course Name

Description 
Mandatory Training (Foundational)

The Mandatory Training (Foundational) suite consists of 

  • TSA Today: a general introduction to the mission of TSA
  • Code of Conduct: a guide to TSA's culture and practice 
  • WHS: information and confirmation of TSA's commitment to a safe workplace 

These three (3) modules can be completed by clicking on 'launch course'. You will need to enter your Salvos Workday ID, last name and select the module to begin. 

Safeguarding@TSA  

Safeguarding@TSA is a national 30-minute course that provides vital information about our responsibilities for ensuring TSA is a child-safe organisation. This module can be completed by clicking on 'launch course'. You will need to enter your Salvos Workday ID, last name and select the module to begin. 

Safeguarding@TSA replaces the following courses

  • Keeping Children Safe
  • Safe Salvos 

Things to note:

  • If you have previously completed any of the above 2 courses and your training is still current, you do not need to complete Safeguarding@TSA until your training has expired. 
  • New volunteers will need to enrol and complete this training within 4 weeks of commencing your volunteer role.

For more information please visit the Volunteer Toolkit for Safeguarding@TSA Training. 

Safeguarding Principles Training

Safeguarding Principles training is owned and developed by the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF). It consists of 10 modules and provides general information about the principles of Child-safe organisations. When you click 'launch course' you will be directed to the ACF 

Getting started

  • You will need an 'enrolment key' before launching the course. Please contact your corps officer/line manager for an enrolment key if you do not have one. 

Things to note:

  • If you have completed SP3 and Safe Salvos and it is still current, you will not need to complete this until that training is expired. 
  • New volunteers will need to enrol and complete this training within 4 weeks of commencing your volunteer role.

See Volunteer Toolkit for Safeguarding Principles Training for more information on this. 

This section is for volunteers who are in leadership roles or manage others. Examples include Corps Sergeant Major, Store Managers, Program Team Leaders etc.

You will need to complete the following:

  • Mandatory Training (Foundational): TSA Today/Code of Conduct/WHS
  • Safeguarding@TSA 
  • Safeguarding Principles 
  • Building Healthy Communities (WHS for leaders) 

Course Name

Description 
Mandatory Training (Foundational)

The Mandatory Training (Foundational) suite consists of 

  • TSA Today: a general introduction to the mission of TSA
  • Code of Conduct: a guide to TSA's culture and practice 
  • WHS: information and confirmation of TSA's commitment to a safe workplace 

These three (3) modules can be completed by clicking on 'launch course'. You will need to enter your Salvos Workday ID, last name and select the module to begin. 

Safeguarding@TSA  

Safeguarding@TSA is a national 30-minute course that provides vital information about our responsibilities for ensuring TSA is a child-safe organisation. This module can be completed by clicking on 'launch course'. You will need to enter your Salvos Workday ID, last name and select the module to begin. 

Safeguarding@TSA replaces the following courses

  • Keeping Children Safe
  • Safe Salvos 

Things to note:

  • If you have previously completed any of the above 2 courses and your training is still current, you do not need to complete Safeguarding@TSA until your training has expired. 
  • New volunteers will need to enrol and complete this training within 4 weeks of commencing your volunteer role.

For more information please visit the Volunteer Toolkit for Safeguarding@TSA Training. 

Safeguarding Principles Training

Safeguarding Principles training is owned and developed by the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF). It consists of 10 modules and provides general information about the principles of Child-safe organisations. 

Getting started

  • You will need an enrolment key before launching the course. Please contact your corps officer/line manager for an enrolment key if you do not have one. 

Things to note:

  • If you have completed SP3 and Safe Salvos and it is still current, you will not need to complete this until that training is expired. 
  • New volunteers will need to enrol and complete this training within 4 weeks of commencing your volunteer role.

See Volunteer Toolkit for Safeguarding Principles Training for more information on this. 

Building Healthy Communities (WHS for leaders)

All volunteers who lead people must watch these short videos to ensure they have the needed knowledge and information to create safe and healthy work environments. There will be three modules you'll need to complete. All three modules are available via the 'launch course' button below. 

1. WHS - Manual Handling (20 minutes)

To increase your awareness of hazardous manual tasks and develop your understanding of how to prevent an injury, we have developed this course.

2. Zero Tolerance - Bullying and Harassment (20 minutes)

This course has been designed to increase your awareness of what is considered bullying and occupational violence and describes your responsibilities regarding such behaviours.

3. Zero Tolerance - Discrimination and Equal Opportunity (24 minutes)

This course has been designed to provide you with an overview of our organisation's policies and your legal obligations relating to equal opportunity.