Inclusive environments don’t happen by chance – they are created through knowledge, expertise, and a commitment to best practice design. For more than 30 years, Access Institute has been the leader in access consulting education, helping professionals build the skills and credibility needed to make a difference.
The Diploma of Access Consulting is Australia’s highest vocational qualification in this field, and it offers graduates recognition, practical expertise, and exciting career opportunities.
Professional Recognition
As a nationally recognised qualification, the Diploma provides the highest level of vocational training available to access consultants in Australia. Delivered by Access Institute — the only RTO specialising exclusively in access consulting — it carries weight across the industry.
Graduates gain:
- Enhanced credibility when tendering, consulting, or advising across projects.
- A formal credential recognised by employers, regulators, and peers.
- A pathway to professional membership with access consulting associations.
Knowledge and Skills
The course goes beyond theory to deliver both specialist knowledge and practical application. Students gain advanced understanding of:
- The Disability Discrimination Act, Premises Standards, and National Construction Code.
- The AS1428 suite of Australian Standards and related guidelines.
- Universal design principles that move beyond minimum compliance.
Training equips graduates to conduct complex access audits, prepare compliance reports, deliver inclusive design advice, and provide evidence in regulatory processes.
Career Opportunities
With growing demand for inclusive design and updated access legislation, the Diploma opens doors across a wide range of industries. Graduates can pursue roles in:
- Specialist areas such as SDA housing, sports and recreation facilities, transport, tourism, and public infrastructure.
- Independent consulting or multidisciplinary design and building practices.
- Government, councils, planning authorities, and regulatory agencies.
Business and Leadership Development
The Diploma also strengthens graduates’ ability to lead, manage, and grow their services:
- Broaden your client base across health, housing, aged care, education, retail, and government.
- Build the confidence to establish your own consultancy or expand existing services.
- Develop strong leadership skills in stakeholder engagement, report writing, and compliance documentation.
Competitive Advantage
What sets the Diploma apart is Access Institute’s unique position as the industry leader for over 30 years. Students benefit from:
- Exclusive training and expertise found nowhere else.
- Industry networks that support future opportunities.
- Integration with specialist credentials such as SDA Assessor, Livable Housing Assessor, and the Access Institute 5-Star Credentialed Access Professional pathway.
A Qualification That Makes a Difference
The Diploma of Access Consulting doesn’t just build careers – it empowers professionals to create change. Graduates make a real impact on communities by ensuring spaces, places, and services are accessible and inclusive for all.
For anyone seeking recognition, advanced expertise, and a career with purpose, this qualification provides the foundation for a rewarding and sustainable future.
👉 Find out more and enrol in Access Institute’s Diploma of Access Consulting today.