Step by Step FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Step by Step prerequisite course take to complete?
It is recommended that assessors allocate six hours to read the Learners Guide, watch the videos, do additional reading and plan for the Assessment Tasks. The assessment tasks are recommended to take up to six hours to complete.
Do I have to be registered to use the Step by Step tools?
You must have completed both Part One and Two of the Step by Step Carer Assessment Skills course to be able access the Step by Step resources. You will need to complete a real life carer Step by Step assessment which is submitted and marked against the Step by Step 2023 registration criteria.
As a registered Step by Step assessor am I able to use all of the assessment tools?
Yes. Once you are registered as a Step by Step assessor you are able to access the Foster Care, Relative Kinship and Guardianship Assessment tools. You will also be able to access the Carer Review Tool and the Child-Carer Matching Tool.
Is there a time limit to becoming a registered Step by Step assessor?
Once you have completed Part One and Two of the Step by Step Carer Assessment Skills course you have 12 months to complete the real life carer assessment and become registered as a Step by Step assessor.
What happens if I don’t get registered within 12 months?
It is important that you let the team know if you think you will not be able to become registered within the 12 months. Please email the team at info@stepbystep.org.au.
How long does my Step by Step registration last?
Step by Step registration does not expire. Assessors are registered on the basis they continue to engage in best practice and continue to develop their assessment practice through seeking feedback and professional supervision.
What is my Step by Step registration number?
Current registered users of Step by Step should refer to the information contained in your Registration Confirmation email, or please email info@stepbystep.org.au
Do I have to be registered to deliver Shared Lives to prospective carers?
No, but you must have completed the 3–day ACWA endorsed Shared Lives Training Skills course to be eligible to train prospective carers and purchase the full training package.
For more information please visit our Shared Lives Carer Training page.
To enrol in this training please click here.
Can I use AI chatbots when editing a Step by Step Assessment?
There are growing concerns about the lack of security for data provided to AI chatbots, e.g. Chat GPT and Grammarly. Many assessors may be inadvertently providing chatbots with extremely personal information that contravenes the applicant’s right to privacy of their data.
As a result, Step by Step carer assessment reports SHOULD NOT BE edited by AI chatbots.