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Training in using Assistive Technology

Nationally Accredited Training in Assistive Technology


Course delivered online
Resulting from COVID-19 impact, AT Australia has restructured the course to be delivered 100% as an active online course. The materials are unchanged and will be delivered in reduced time by our trainers, with an increased emphasis on research and problem solving.
Dates: 2021 Training Calendar
Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm
All stated date/ time is AEST or UTC/GMT +10 hours, subjected to daylight saving where applicable.
Fee: Fee to be paid on enrolment of each individual unit.
More Info: Course Flyer | Training Guide
Student Handbook
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To Enrol

Online enrolment with VETenrol

or download and fill
NAT Enrolment Form

Enrol today!

 
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Course Description

These nationally recognised individual unit or group of units, will allow you to extend your Assistive Technology (AT) knowledge and skills. These particularly suit AT sales staff, customer service staff, and direct care workers assisting their clients and even allied health professionals needing to understand AT which they are not familiar.

Learners will receive a Statement of Attainment for any unit/s completed including assessment.
Those who do not successfully complete or choose not to complete the set learning and assessment tasks will be issued with a Certificate of Participation.

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Program

These nationally recognised individual unit or group of units, will allows you to extend your Assistive Technology (AT) knowledge and skills.

The units of competence are:

  • ATMATC401 Provide expert advice and guidance on assistive technology for communication
  • ATMGWM402 Provide expert advice and guidance on walking and mobility aids
  • ATMGMW403 Provide expert advice and guidance on manual wheelchairs
  • ATMGPM404 Provide expert advice and guidance on powered mobility options
  • ATMGSC405 Provide expert advice and guidance on assistive technology for self-care activities
  • ATMGLT406 Provide expert advice and guidance on assistive technology for lifting and transferring activities
  • ATMATT407 Provide expert advice and guidance on assistive technology for transport
  • ATMGDL408 Provide expert advice and guidance on assistive technology for daily living activities
  • ATMGCO409 Provide expert advice and guidance on assistive technology for computer access and office activities
  • ATMGPS410 Provide expert advice and guidance on pressure support surfaces
  • ATMGBE411 Provide expert advice and guidance on assistive technology in the built environment
  • ATMGDT412 Provide expert advice and guidance on digital assistive technology solutions
  • ATMGLA413 Provide expert advice and guidance on assistive technology for leisure activities
  • ATMGVI414 Provide expert advice and guidance on assistive technology for vision impairment
  • ATMGHI415 Provide expert advice and guidance on assistive technology for hearing impairment
  • ATMGML416 Provide expert advice and guidance on assistive technology for memory loss

For the detailed dates and fees for each unit, download NAT Training Calendar

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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for learners wishing to complete an individual unit or groups of units.

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Course Dates

Click to view the Calendar for the units and fees.

Resulting from the impact of COVID-19, ATA took the opportunity to restructure the course to be delivered 100% as an active online course. The material is unchanged and will be delivered using reduced time by our trainers, with an increased emphasis on research and problem solving.


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We are a registered training organisation

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Assistive Technology Australia is a leading information, advisory, education and training centre for Assistive Technology and the Built Environment, operating across Australia.

Assistive Technology Australia is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID No. 90707) under the Australian Training Framework. It is registered by the Australian Skills Quality Authority to deliver training, conduct assessment and issue training qualifications.

These are nationally recognised individual units.

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How to Enrol

To enrol for this course, you can:

1) Use online enrolment with VETenrol

or 2) Fill out this Enrolment Form with payment details and send to:

  • Assistive Technology Australia
    PO Box 8034
    Blacktown Westpoint NSW 2148

Enrolment form may be returned with credit card details:

  • via Email: training@at- aust.org
  • via Fax: (02) 8814 9656


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Payment online

To pay for the course online:

via St George Bank Hosted Payment Gateway

St.George Bank - A Division of Westpac Banking Corporation AFSL 233714, Advance Asset Management Limited AFSL 240902, St George Life Limited AFSL 240900, ASGARD Capital Management Limited AFSL 240695 and Securitor Financial Group Limited AFSL 240687 is not liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this communication, nor for any delay in its receipt.

Independent Living Centre NSW trading as Assistive Technology Australia
ABN: 44 103 681 572

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Refunds

If a student withdraws from the course after they have confirmed their enrolment, i.e. submitted their enrolment form to AT-AUST, the student may:

  • Substitute a person at any time. The substitute must be from the same workplace and similar background or position within the organisation
  • Request a refund up to 7 days prior to the commencement of the training, less a 10% administration fee
  • Request a transfer to another program within the current financial year

All fees for any RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) undertaken by AT-AUST for any student who withdraws from a course after they have confirmed their enrolment will be payable in full by the student.

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Cancellation

Cancellation Policy

  • AT-AUST reserves the right to cancel a program when there are insufficient enrolments or unforeseen circumstances. Notification of cancellation will be given by email. If we cannot place the applicant in another program, we will refund the full course fee.
  • AT-AUST will notify students as soon as possible if a course is cancelled
  • AT-AUST does not take responsibility for any student’s costs associated with any such cancellation including airfares, travel or accommodation
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