Justice of the Peace Course QLD

Justices of the Peace in Queensland can:

• Issue search warrants
• Issue arrest warrants
• Grant bail
• Witness documents
• Witnessing signatures
• Witness statutory declarations
• Witnessing affidavits
• Witness and administer oaths and affirmations
• Certifying documents to prove they are a true copy of an original document

Assessment is completed by open book, question and answer, from home. (Once you click on Book Now, choose the closest Intake Date to when you want to start – the Intake Date is only for our office purposes, you are welcome to start the books as soon as you have made payment.) Participants have up to 12 months to complete and submit their assessment in order for one to become a Justice of the Peace, QLD.

For anyone wishing to become a Commissioner for Declarations only, the unit for this qualification is also offered by Distance Learning, and can be completed on its own. Please see our Commissioner for Declarations course page for further information.

There are a number of restrictions/pre-requisites when it comes to applying for JP registration. Please ensure you check these before enrolling in the Justice of the Peace course online at our QLD locations.

Note: For international students – we are not a CRICOS training organisation. Please check your visa requirements for enrolment. We cannot accept international students who are on a student visa for our Justice of the Peace QLD course.

How to become a Justice of the Peace in Australia through RAM’s Queensland qualification.

There are a number of restrictions that will prevent an individual from undertaking Justice of the Peace training in Brisbane and greater Queensland.

• How to become a Justice of the Peace Qld:
  • A participant must be:
    • An Australian citizen
    • Live in Queensland and are correctly enrolled to vote here
    • Have 2 referees
    • 18 years of age or older
    • Consent to a criminal history check by police
    • Agree to follow the code of conduct for JP’s
    • Advise if your occupational licence has been suspended, revoked or disqualified

We also recommend a minimum Grade 10 level of English reading and writing.

Meeting all the eligibility criteria above on ‘how do I become a justice of the peace?’ is essential. Australian JP’s are only recognised in the state where they received their qualification. Queensland has high standards to meet since a JP plays an important role in handling documents that could impact someone else’s life.

You cannot apply or hold office as a JP or Cdec if you:

• are an insolvent under administration
• have a disqualifying conviction (unless you apply for and are granted an exemption), including an offence that:
  • is indictable (eg murder, rape, robbery, assault, and break and enter), including dishonesty offences (eg fraud)
  • involves a breach of confidentiality
  • is against the Act
  • results in a prison sentence, even if it is suspended
• have had your appointment as a JP or Cdec revoked within the last 5 years

For further information on how to apply for Justice of the Peace training in Brisbane, Gold Coast or via distance learning, please click here.

How to become a Justice of the Peace in Queensland through distance education
Complete the Justice of the Peace via self-paced study from home. Participants have up to 12 months to complete their assessments from home. The Course material will be posted along with the JP handbook once course fees are paid. The JP handbook is used as the guide to work through the assessment tasks and activities – support by a trainer is provided via email or phone if needed.

Intake dates are every Monday. Intake Dates are for our office purposes only – workbooks will be sent to you as soon as payment has been made, regardless of intake date chosen – so just choose the closest Intake Date to when you want to enrol in the relevant course.

Justice of the Peace Training QLD

Distance Learning

Our Justice of the Peace Training in Queensland can also be completed by distance learning at a cost of AUD$300 $225. Fee consists of: $100 non refundable registration fee, $20 resource fee, and $105 assessor fee. Includes all required textbooks.

Note: All pricing is in Australian Dollars.

Refund Policy

Please note that deposits are non-refundable, and once the course is paid in full, no refund will be given for cancellations unless 5 business days’ notice is given (less a 20% administration fee). Should we need to postpone a course for any reason, every effort will be made to reschedule the course within the following two months. If however, this is not possible, or the rescheduled dates do not suit, participants will be entitled to a full refund.

Once payment has been made on a distance learning course, and study materials have been issued, no refund are available.

Justice of the Peace Course Outline

NAT11281001 Witness or certify documents
NAT11282001 Perform non-bench judicial and minor bench duties

The 11282NAT Justice of the Peace course Brisbane, Gold Coast or via distance learning participants with the knowledge and skills to assist them in their community volunteering responsibilities of witnessing documents and minor judicial duties.

Enrol now to start your course in Community Justice Services. With RAM you’ll be guaranteed the best Justice of the Peace training in Queensland.

Become a Justice of The Peace in QLD through our excellent training services. At RAM, we pride ourselves on providing quality training by expert trainers, with extensive backgrounds and knowledge in their subject area. We also ensure you have the support you need to complete your studies from start to finish. You will leave your course confident in your new found skills and knowledge. We also provide access to our course resources electronically, for your future reference and use.

For the best mandatory training course for Justice of the Peace government services, study with RAM.