Employees: Who needs a WWC Check?

Use the Checklist below to identify if you need a WWC Check. Make sure you identify the correct category of child-related work you undertake. If you have problems please talk to your Employer or call the WWC Screening Unit.

Click on an underlined term for a definition or explanation.

1. Are you doing paid work under an agreement with another person or organisation in connection with any of the categories of child-related work? YES
Go to Question 2
NO
WWC Check NOT required
2. Do the usual duties of the work involve, or are they likely to involve, contact with a child? YES
Go to Question 3
NO
WWC Check NOT required

3. Does an exemption apply?

YES
If an exemption applies to you, you should NOT apply for a WWC Check
NO
If no exemption applies you are in child-related work.  Go to Question 4
4. Does the “5 day threshold” apply? YES
You may choose to apply.
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NO
WWC Check is required