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.

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

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.

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.

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.

10 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, 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.