Employees: Important Points

1. The WWC Check is only valid in Western Australia. Other States have their own legislation and criminal record checking procedures.
2. The WWC Check is different to the National Police Check.
3. The WWC Card is valid for three years and is transferable across all child-related work categories.
4. The WWC Check is the same Check for paid employees and volunteers, therefore you do not need to reapply if you applied for the Check as a volunteer and are now starting paid employment
5. If you have a current WWC Card you do not need to re-apply when changing jobs.
6. If you are under 18 years of age and undertaking paid child-related work you are required to apply for a WWC Check
7. If a potential employer asks you to apply for a WWC Check before you have been recommended for or offered the position you will be unable to comply with their request. This is because the Screening Unit can only do a WWC Check on people who have been offered employment. If you are experiencing problems you can contact the Screening Unit.