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.

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 |

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.