Justice of the Peace Course QLD

How do you become a Justice of the Peace?

The 10794NAT Justice of the Peace course Queensland Course in Providing Community Justice Services (Justice of the Peace [Qualified]) provides participants with the knowledge and skills to assist them in their community volunteering responsibilities of witnessing documents and minor judicial duties. This 2-day course (plus pre and post course work), enables eligible applicants to apply to become a Queensland Justice of the Peace (Qualified) – the Department of Justice and Attorney-General will charge an additional fee for your registration.

Upon successful completion of the JP course you will have all of the responsibilities of Commissioners for Declarations, as well as several judicial duties, both ‘non-bench’ and ‘minor bench’. Enrol through RAM to get the best relevant training course for JP services.

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, following the 2 days in class. Our Justice of the Peace QLD course can also be completed by distance learning. (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 covered in the first day of the 2 day Justice of the Peace training QLD 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.

• Delivery Method

  How to become a Justice of the Peace in Queensland through Face to Face or Virtual Classroom Learning
  2 days in class (via live online Zoom class), with pre and post course work required. The Exam is to be completed post course at your own pace.

  Our Justice of the Peace online course is being offered via Zoom (cloud-based video conferencing platform), and is delivered live with a trainer. You will be able to actively engage with your fellow students and trainer, in the comfort and safety of your own home. You will need a laptop or computer (preferably with a camera), with access to the internet for your Justice of the Peace course Queensland.

  How to become a Justice of the Peace 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 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.

• Pre-Requisites

  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
      • 18 years of age or older
      • Of good character
      • Registered on the state electoral roll

  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:

  • have been convicted of a serious offence at any time
  • have been convicted of any drug related offences
  • have been convicted of more than 2 criminal offences at any time
  • have been convicted of an indictable offence of any kind in the last 5 years
  • have been convicted of an alcohol or drug driving offence in the last 5 years
  • have been convicted of more than 2 traffic offences in the last 4 years (i.e. convictions under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995)
  • are an undischarged bankrupt (i.e. not yet free from bankruptcy)
  • have been convicted of more than 6 offences under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995) in a 4 year period (you are not qualified to be appointed as a JP or Cdec for 5 years after the date of your last conviction)

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

Justice of the Peace Course Online QLD 2-Day Virtual Workshop

This 2-day Justice of the Peace training course is delivered live with a trainer via Zoom.

Costs just AUD$325 $250

Fee is comprised of: $100 non refundable registration fee, $20 resource fee, and $205 tuition fee. Includes all required text books.

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 $180 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.

The 10794NAT 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.

Justice of the Peace Course Outline

QCJWIT001 Witness or certify documents
QCJJUD001 Perform non-bench judicial and minor bench duties

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.