The Course in ASD Support Work 40496SA was offered for the first time in Victoria by the Autism Teaching Institute in 2007.

Developed by Autism South Australia and TAFE SA and nationally registered as accredited national training, the Autism Teaching Institute (ATI) is registered to deliver the course in Victoria. The course focuses on training school support staff (eg, SSOs) working in classrooms with students with an ASD.

The course is short and intensive, delivered over two consecutive Saturdays.   The course comprises 3 units of competency and must all be undertaken to be awarded the Course in ASD Support Work. The units of competency are:

-Effectively Support Individuals with an ASD

-Plan and implement  community integration CHCDIS6C

-Support students with special needs CHCDIS8A.

Successful completion of the course will result in a Statement of Attainment for the Course in ASD Support Work.

The course features a variety of flexible delivery modes including lectures delivered by experienced staff in the field, workshops and hands-on activities.

An  specific practicum of half a day will be required to demonstrate competence in the workplace. Assessment will also include two short written tasks. 

Closing date for applications - 28 November 2008

Applications for the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Students with ASD will be closing soon.  Closing date for applications is 28 November 2008. There has been plenty of interest, so be sure to get your application in as soon as possible! If you have any questions at all, please feel free to call any of our staff on 03 9372 3647, or alternatively you may email on admin@autismteachinginstitute.org.au

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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIA THE INSTITUTE WILL DELIVER NATIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSES IN TEACHING STUDENTS WITH ASD

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