Upgrade Course: Commissioner for Declarations to Justice of the Peace (Qualified) 

• – NAT11282001 Perform non-bench judicial and minor bench duties

This unit equips you with the knowledge and skills to fulfil the duties of a JP (Qualified), including witnessing and certifying a wide range of legal documents, issuing summonses and warrants, and performing other judicial responsibilities under Queensland law.

To enrol in this course, you must have completed the Commissioner for Declarations (Cdec) course within the last 12 months. 

Proof of completion (Statement of Attainment or Certificate) will be required upon enrolment.

Participants must be: 

• An Australian citizen 

• 18 years of age or older 

• Of good character 

• Registered on the state electoral roll.

Who cannot be appointed 

You are not eligible to apply or hold office if you: 

• are an insolvent under administration 

• have a disqualifying conviction (unless you apply for and are granted an exemption) 

• have had your appointment as a JP or Cdec revoked within the last 5 years. 

The Act defines a disqualifying conviction as a conviction (including a spent conviction) for an offence that: 

• is indictable (e.g. murder, rape, robbery, assault, and break and enter), including dishonesty offences (e.g. fraud) 

• involves a breach of confidentiality 

• is against the Act 

• results in a prison sentence, even if it is suspended. 

 For more information please visit the Queensland Government website 

 For the Online/Self-Paced and Virtual classes, participants must have access to a computer with email and internet access. 

The Queensland Government administers all Justice of the Peace applications. All participants are encouraged to visit the following website prior to enrolling to confirm they meet application requirements. Additional application fees do apply. Please note you must apply within 2 years of successfully completing the course. Once your application is submitted, please allow approximately 3 months for approval.

https://www.qld.gov.au/law/legal-mediation-and-justice-of-the-peace/jp-and-cdec-information/how-to-become-a-jp-or-cdec/

Course Price $240 (GST-free)

Fees include all assessments and resources needed to complete the course.

Refund, Cancellation and Transfer Policy

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with our refund and cancellation policy on page 8 & 9 of our Student Handbook. This handbook also includes more details on training and support services, as well as our terms and conditions.

Note for International Students – we are not CRICOS registered, please check your visa requirements for enrolment.  We cannot accept international students who are on a student visa if your visa specifies that you must study with a CRICOS provider.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Due to industry and/or licensing requirements RPL is not offered for this statement of attainment.

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Option 1: This is a 1-day course delivered in a supportive classroom. Classes are interactive, practical, and facilitated by experienced trainers.

Options 2: Online/Self-Paced with 3 months from the date of enrolment to complete the course. 

Support for this online training is done via email with an assessor. You can start your online training as soon as you complete your online enrolment and payment for the course. You will have access to all your learning resources and assessments via your online portal and can complete the course at your own pace, so you have the opportunity to accelerate your learning and finish this course as quickly as you like! 

Option 3: 1 Day Virtual Classroom

Join our class from anywhere you like via Video Call. This option mirrors our in-class experience but is conducted online for added convenience.