New and updated Qualification

Delivered Live Online via Zoom.

This course provides students with the premium nationally recognised qualification as an Access Consultant. It also incorporates the mandatory training requirements for successful candidates wishing to become:

• Specialist Disability Accommodation Assessors
• Livable Housing Design Guideline Assessors
• Livable Housing Design Standard Assessors

Dates and Times; Delivered Live Online via Zoom:

• 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26 February and 18, 19, 25, 26 March 2026. 10.00am – 5.00pm each day, Melbourne Time; or
• 28, 29 April, 12, 13, 26, 27 May, 3, 4, 15, 16, 17 June 2026. 10.00am – 5.00pm each day, Melbourne Time

This highly acclaimed course provides students with the skills required to provide advice on access and Universal Design in the built environment, as well as services and programs for people with a range of access challenges, including people with disabilities, older adults, parents and families, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, as well as people who identify as gender diverse.

Importantly the course also provides the basis for a practical and comprehensive understanding of the reasons behind relevant legislation and standards – the ‘Why’s’ of Access – relating to the function and use of buildings, facilities and services.

11 days face to face training sessions (delivered live online via Zoom) plus a specified timeframe to complete all assignment materials. Course fees are exempt from GST.

Note: There must be a minimum number of enrolments received by Access Institute, 2 weeks prior to course commencement, 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.