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There are lots of reasons and purposes for which an organisation may request your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. However, depending on the discretion of the organisation/agency, they mostly assess your suitability for what you apply for based on the details of your Disclosable Court Outcomes (DCOs) and the relationship of the DCO to the work tasks (if any).
When you apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, there are two possible results for your certificate to return as;
When your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check returns with Disclosable Court Outcome (DCOs); it means the details of the convictions are considered releasable by the State legislations.
If you have any conviction, pending charge or criminal offence convicted by a legal court, they all appear in a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check certificate. The (DCO) is the documented history of an individual's Police and Criminal records.
Some categories of DCOs that appear on nationally coordinated criminal history checks are;
Applicants that have their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check return with NDCOs have passed a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check application. It means they have no Police/conviction history that is considered releasable or “serious” or no convictions at all.
Most people have a certain fear of their convictions, history or criminal records and fret over what will be displayed on their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks. However, not all your offences are considered Disclosable.
Some offences are not "serious", or they lack the jurisdiction to be included in your DCOs
These offences are, and are not limited to;
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is not only a useful and standard check to ascertain individual suitability for a role, it is also mandatory for some purposes. A person who wants to work in an aged care role must submit an updated Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Public vehicle drivers, nannies, Healthcare workers, Teachers, and co must also provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Here are some purposes for which you need a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check;
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is a point in time check and remains valid from the point of issue. You may continue using your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check certificate until you apply for an updated Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. However, most organisations or agencies will not accept a Check certificate older than three (3) months.
When interpreting a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, different agencies/organisations have their discretions based on their risk mitigation strategy. That is why an individual should apply for an updated Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check when applying for a new role (especially when their previous Checks are older than 3 months).
If you are convicted of an offence within this period, you should apply for an updated background check and inform your company.
Frankly, every person can apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Getting your check also provides you with knowledge of your convictions history and DCOs. People who know the details of their convictions (if any) begin to seek other means to mitigate the effect on their future activities.
People under the age of 18 can also apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check with the "written consent" of their guardians/Parents.
When you apply online, you will get a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check certificate delivered to your mail normally within 24 hours of your application. The remaining that get referred for manual processing may take up to 15 business days. The applications can be completed via a PC, Tablet or mobile device, including the payment required.
Applying through our online portal is fast, efficient, and convenient with your schedule.
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ANCC® enables individuals and approved legal entities to apply for a nationally coordinated criminal history check, which is commonly referred to as a nationally coordinated criminal history check. The nationally coordinated criminal history check is valid all over Australia and can be used when applying for Employment, Probity, Licencing, or Commonwealth check purposes. Get discount employment background checks online. We beat prices!
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About ANCC
ANCC® enables individuals and approved legal entities to apply for a nationally coordinated criminal history check, which is commonly referred to as a nationally coordinated criminal history check. The nationally coordinated criminal history check is valid all over Australia and can be used when applying for Employment, Probity, Licencing, or Commonwealth check purposes. Get discount employment background checks online. We beat prices!
Helped of customers and counting.
Danny
Business portal user
"A reliable online platform to get nationally coordinated criminal history checks."
Vicki
Individual applicant
"For someone not very tech savvy, I found this to be very easy to get my nationally coordinated criminal history check."
Bec
Individual applicant
"Clear, and precise directions and requests allowing the information required to be supplied and/or uploaded. Prompt and professional responses."
Steve
Business portal user
"Very detailed and covers all avenues regarding the applicant. Perfect for any job application."
Rosalba
Individual applicant
"Cost effective, super fast, efficient processing of applications. Excellent service."
Renato
Business portal user
"Very objective and clear to what is required and plenty of options to choose for available support documents."
Ron
Business portal user
"A highly efficient service with a simple online facility. A highly recommended service."
Sharon
Individual applicant
"The form was very clear and feedback on errors very quick. Thank you ANCC."
Not sure where to start?
Book in a free consultation with us to discuss your organisation's employment background check needs, or to get an overview of the ANCC Business Portal.
