AT Tech training and assessment comes to Australia!
ATSA has partnered with ATLAS FIOS USA and MySKill NZ to deliver the accredited AT Technician Level 1, 2 and AT assessor assessments in Australia and will run our first assessments in Sydney in the third week of November this year.
Feedback from the sector was that technicians in our industry have no formally recognised qualification, and that this was an opportunity to show funders (NDIS/DVA/Aged Care) that ATSA members are willing to ‘lift the bar’ on the way we work, plus recognise the skills and value of these indispensable technicians.
In order to undertake the practical assessment for each level, technicians will firstly need to complete the online training modules through MySkill NZ (or if they have significant experience they have the opportunity to just sit the online exam for each level.) Once either has been completed successfully, they can then undertake the practical (face to face) assessments to finalise their qualification through ATSA.
Course costs are as follows:
Level 1 online training (10-20hrs) including online exam $900 NZ
Level 1 exam only $200NZ
(these are delivered through MySkill NZ)
Level 1 practical assessment (1/2 day) $750.00 AUD ex GST
(Delivered by ATSA)
Level 2 online training (10-20hrs) including online exam $900 NZ
Level 2 exam only $200NZ
(these are delivered through MySkill NZ)
Level 2 practical assessment (1/2 day) $750.00 AUD ex GST
(Delivered by ATSA)
Assessor training –Â 2 day course $1500 AUD ex GST (Delivered by ATSA)
As ATSA has exclusive rights to deliver the assessments in Australia all assessors would need to deliver any Level 1 and 2 assessments through ATSA. We are looking to train up 3-4 assessors to be paid to deliver ongoing assessments as needed throughout Australia. Please let us know if you have an experienced AT Tech who would be interested in becoming an assessor for this course.
To find out more about the online Level 1 and 2 courses – click here:
https://myskill.co.nz/wheelchair-and-disability-equipment-technician-training/
To register for Level 1, 2 or assessor practical assessments this coming November (and for future assessment dates,) click to book here.
Should you want further information about the courses, assessment and future practical assessment dates, please contact ATSA – info@atsa.org.au.
The training provides foundational training across a range of wheelchair and disability equipment, and it meets the accelerated learning requirements of the DME. It’s a great way for existing technicians, and those wanting to work within the industry, to upskill around their busy schedules and at their own pace.
The eLearning can be purchased directly from www.myskill.co.nz/shop
Who should attend this course?  Existing technicians wanting to upskill, and those wanting to work within the industry
Length of time to complete: Level 1 and Level 2 will take approximately 20 hours to complete. The first 4 modules of Level 1 (Manual Equipment) will take approximately 7 hours.
Link to courses:Â
Wheelchair and disability equipment technician training – MySkill
