Courses

Graduate Diploma

In 2025, Autism Teaching Institute is preparing to launch a new graduate diploma course. Intake will be limited. Please monitor our website for future training opportunities.

Graduate Certificate in Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (22336VIC)

See below for an overview of our previous Graduate Certificate

The 22336VIC Graduate Certificate in Teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder was designed for teachers working full-time, and delivered over 12 months of study.

Most of the teachers who enrolled in the 22336VIC Graduate Certificate in Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder continued straight onto 22337VIC Graduate Diploma of Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The two qualifications were delivered over 3 consecutive semesters.

The Graduate Certificate comprises 4 units of part time study.

Course Outline: Semesters 1 & 2

Course Outline: Semesters 1 & 2

Unit Code Unit of Competency Title Pre-requisite Nominal Hours
CHCCOM002 Use communications to build relationships Nil 55
VU22005 Manage resources to support students with ASD Nil 105
VU22006 Apply knowledge of ASD to teaching practice Nil 105
VU22007 Design and implement an individualised learning plan for a student with ASD Nil 105
Total Hours 370

 

Graduate Diploma of Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (22337VIC)

See below for an overview of our previous Graduate Certificate

The 22337VIC Graduate Diploma of Teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder was designed for teachers working full-time, and delivered over 6 months of study.

The Graduate Diploma comprises 3 units of part time study.

Course Outline: Semester 3

Unit Code Unit of Competency Title Pre-requisite Nominal Hours
VU22008 Evaluate theories and research of teaching students with ASD VU22006 120
VU22009 Manage behaviour support and intervention programs for students with ASD VU22006 120
VU22010 Evaluate the effectiveness of individualised learning programs for students with ASD VU22007 120
Total Hours 360

The Course featured a variety of delivery modes, including Saturday lectures delivered by experts in the field, workshops and tutorials.