Annual Practising Certificate for Registered Social Workers

A Registered Social Worker's current and legal registration status is dependent on holding an Annual Practising Certificate (APC).

• View Criteria for Annual Practising Certificate (PDF)
• View current fee

A current Competence Certificate and a minimum of 150 hours of continuing professional development over three years are also requirements.

APC RENEWAL FORMS

APC renewal forms are mailed out by the SWRB in May each year for return by 30 June.

An APC takes effect as soon as the completed renewal form and payment is received by the SWRB. When the renewal form has been processed and approved, an Annual Practising Certificate and an APC ID Card will be issued.

Forms must be completed in full, including the following sections:

• Declaration by the Registered Social Worker
• Declaration by your nominated referee
• Declaration that 'Not Practising' this APC year (written advice must be included)
• Remittance advice details (when paying by direct credit include your Registration ID number and the APC reference number).

ENSURE that you advise the SWRB of any changes to your:

• Name
• Work Address for the Register
• Residential Address and Mailing Details

Name change

As a Registered Social Worker you are legally required to inform the Board if you change your name (for example, through marriage).

Download the form, complete and mail to the SWRB office.

'Change of Name' form here (PDF).

 

Residential, mailing or work address change

Registered Social Workers are legally required to inform the Board of residential, mailing or work place address changes.

Download the form, complete and either fax to 04 931-2651 or mail to the SWRB office.

'Change of residential, mailing or work address' form here (PDF).