CPP50721 Diploma of Access Consulting Course for Building Designers - 10 days
2017-06-03 08:00 - 2025-08-03 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
This course is ideal for Building Designers who have responsibility for planning and designing buildings and facilities, as well as those who are required to provide advice to others regarding access and Universal Design in the built environment. The course also supports students with leading an access consulting team or operating an access consulting business.
Dates and Times: Delivered Live Online via Zoom: 28, 29, 30 August, 4, 5, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24 September 2024 10.00am – 5.00pm, Melbourne Time.
The aim of the course is to provide students with the highest-level premium nationally recognised qualification as an Access Consultant. The course provides students with the skills required to become an effective Access Consultant in an ever growing, lucrative and interesting field of work.
The course is delivered live online via Zoom by access industry experts with specialist training skills. There is plenty of time for discussion and questions, with more than 30 years of practical expertise shared by trainers. 25 nationally recognised units of competency are included, and a twelve-month time frame is provided for completion of course work, although many students complete prior to this, depending on their individual work and personal circumstances.
The course incorporates the latest changes to relevant legislation and the newest thinking regarding adoption of the principles of Universal Design in the built and service environment. It also provides the basis for a comprehensive understanding of the reasons behind the legislation and standards and the principles of Universal Design, – the ‘Why’s’ of Access – relating to the function and use of buildings, facilities, and services.
This course has been specifically Building Designers and candidates must be able to demonstrate Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) for at least one specific Unit of Competency i.e., Read and Interpret Plans. Candidates can also apply for additional RPL or Credit transfer based on their individual skills, existing qualifications, and experience.
Note: There must be a minimum number of enrolments received by Access Institute, 2 weeks prior to course commencement, in order for this course to proceed. This number varies according to the course type and location.
Confirmation that a course will or will not proceed as scheduled, will be provided to each enrolled student, via email, no later than 2 weeks prior to course commencement date.

Conduct Transport Premises, Conveyance and Boarding Device Access Audits - 2 days
2017-06-25 08:00 - 2025-06-25 17:00
This nationally recognised course incorporates CPPACC4008 – Conduct Transport Conveyance and Boarding Device Access Audits, and CPPACC4009 – Conduct Transport Premises Access Audits. It is ideal for people who have responsibility for reviewing, planning, designing, managing or maintaining transport infrastructure and conveyances, as well as those who are required to provide advice to others regarding legislative and practical access compliance.
2 days face to face training sessions plus 2 months to complete all assignment material. Course fees are exempt from GST.
Dates and Times:
If you are interested in this Course please contact admin@accessinstitute.com.au for further information.

Conduct Streetscape and Activity Centre Access Audits - 2 days
2017-06-28 08:00 - 2025-06-28 17:00
Delivered Live Online via Zoom
This nationally recognised course incorporates CPPACC4007 – Conduct Streetscape Access Audits, a unit of competency from CPP40821 Certificate IV in Access Consulting and CPP50721 Diploma of Access Consulting.
Many people are required to identify the key access issues that create barriers for people with disabilities and other access challenges when moving through and using facilities such as streetscapes, activity centres and related areas. Identification of these barriers, can be used to assist in the development of action plans for upgrade of facilities, appropriately maintaining facilities, and improving management practices.
The Course is ideal for people who have responsibility for reviewing, planning, designing, managing or maintaining streetscapes, activity centres and related outdoor areas, as well as those who are required to identify the physical access barriers as well as other practical issues that can impact on the usability of the space. It includes an overview of Universal Design and relevant access legislation as well as a practical look at the key elements that need to be addressed to improve ‘access for all’.
The process for undertaking of an access audit of the space as well as a comprehensive checklist reporting template are also provided.
2 days face to face training session (delivered live online via Zoom) plus 2 months to complete all assignment material. Course fees are exempt from GST.
Dates and Times:
Please contact admin@accessinstitute.com.au for further information
