Certificate IV in Access Consulting
Diploma of Access Consulting
Access Institute (RTO 22404) has led access consulting education nationally for over 30 years. We collaborate with the access industry, the NDIA, DFFH, and other government bodies to develop and deliver highly regarded training programs recognised across Australia.
The Certificate IV and Diploma of Access Consulting are the only nationally recognised qualifications in this specialist field. Developed and delivered by Access Institute since their inception, these qualifications are widely respected and required for Associate or Accredited Membership of the Access Consultants Association (ACA).
Only Access Institute training programs meet the prerequisite requirements for:
- Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Assessors
- Livable Housing Design Guidelines (LHDG) Assessors
- Livable Housing Design Standard (LHA) Assessors
- Changing Places Assessors
Courses are practical, current, and designed to give students real-world confidence and capability in access and Universal Design.
Director Joe Manton, the inaugural ACA Fellow and former Vice President, leads a team of experts including:
- Accredited Access Consultants
- Occupational Therapists
- Hearing Augmentation Specialists
- Building Certifiers and Engineers
- SDA and LHA Assessors
- NCC Experts
- People with lived experience of disability
Our training is enriched by both technical expertise and lived experience.
We are also pioneering Neurodiversity Endorsement, the first of its kind in Australia.
Flexible Online Delivery via Zoom includes:
- Certificate IV – 8 days + assessments
- Diploma – 11 days + assessments
Profession-Specific Pathways:
- Building Certifiers: Cert IV – 5 days, Diploma – 8 days
- Architects: Cert IV – 7 days, Diploma – 10 days
- OTs: Cert IV – 8 days, Diploma – 9 days
These courses reflect RPL for these professionals.
Visit www.accessinstitute.com.au for more information.
Certificate IV in Access Consulting
Diploma of Access Consulting
Purple Apple Training’s vision is to provide up-to-date, real-life training in Access Consulting to the construction industry that is based on experience and relationships with other professionals across the sector. Our aim is to inspire and motivate you through innovation and collaboration so that you can reach your fullest potential. We are dedicated to helping everyone achieve their best self.
Led by Lindsay Perry, former and first female President of the ACA, we have an inspiring and experienced team to support your training journey. Our industry knowledge and commitment to continuing professional growth provide a strong foundation upon which to base our training sessions.
Purple Apple Training (RTO 46364) deliver CPP40821 Certificate IV in Access Consulting and CPP50721 Diploma of Access Consulting. Our delivery model adopts a holistic approach with the units of competency clustered into modules to enable a problem-based learning approach where real skills can be gained through real projects. All assessments are project based combining project work with written reports, presentations and practical demonstrations akin to the problem-based learning model.
We offer three (3) fully online delivery options: Standard Delivery, Fast Track Delivery and Intensive Delivery.
The online classroom sessions are complemented with tutorial sessions, one-on-one individualised sessions, and a collaborative Learner forum.
Additional continuing professional development courses that focus on current and industry-relevant accessibility issues, will be introduced over time to assist our alumni in maintaining currency in their careers.
For 2025 / 2026 course dates, visit our website www.purpleapple.au or
Call Kara on 0400 990 593