Questions about studying with AATS

 Who are the Trainers?

AATS Trainers are qualified and experienced people who have been selected because of the skills, knowledge and experience they can share with their students. They all have...
* A qualification in the area in which you are studying.
* A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
* Extensive experience  - they have worked in the industry that applies to your course of study.
* A passion for helping students reach their potential

I want to study from home. Can I do this?

Absolutely! This is called 'External Study'. In this form of study, you will be provided with a Learning Guide which contains all the learning material and assessments you need to complete your course. You will also have a Trainer who will support and guide you as you learn. This mode of study is very popular with people who are currently working, live in regional areas and/or have family commitments.

I would prefer to come to class. Can I do this?

Yes! By attending classes you can benefit from having more contact time with your Trainer, being given immediate answers to questions, sharing ideas and networking with other students.

You can also come to class if you are an external student. This helps you to fast track your course and it can also provide you with extra assistance if you need it.  

I have been working in this area for a long time and already have knowledge and skills. Can this be recognised?

Definitely. This is called 'Recognition' or 'Recognition of Prior Learning' (RPL).  For these areas, you complete a 'Recogition Unit' which includes questions to help you demonstrate your knowledge. You will also need a qualified person to verify your skills.

What if I need help?

That is no problem. You will be allocated an AATS Trainer who will be able to assist you at any stage of your course. Your trainer will provide you with their contact details (phone and email) for you to use if you need any help.

If you are studying externally, your Trainer will visit you regularly. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and discuss your concerns. If you are attending classes, your questions and concerns can be addressed immediately.

What about assessment?

Each unit has assessment tasks which need to be completed. If you read the Learning Guide thoroughly and answer all questions, you should have no difficulty with the assessments.
Some assessment tasks are completed on the job, while others you complete at a time and place convenient to you.

Your AATS Trainer is also your assessor. This means the person who trains you will also be the person who will mark your work.

Questions about Enrolment

Do I qualify for enrolment?

Students require a good understanding of English. A Year 10 pass in English is considered a guide for a minimum standard. If a prospective student does not meet that standard, or if they are an overseas student, they may be requested to undertake an English test to ensure they have the literacy skills needed to complete the training successfully.

Students are required to complete an application form provided by the College.  All aspects of social justice will be adhered to when admitting students.

When can I start?

All of our external (study from home) courses can be started anytime. This means as soon as your application is processed, (2-3 days), you can begin your course. If you cannot get to our office, post or fax us the completed enrolment form (from the downloads page) and we will post you your first unit so you can start as soon as possible.

If you wish to study by attending classes, class schedules are available on this website. Since we take a maximum of 16 people per class, booking to attend a class is a must. To reserve a place, please phone AATS to arrange this.

How do I enrol?

By post: Simply download and complete the appropriate enrolment form from the downloads page and fax or post it to our head office along with the enrolment fee and payment for the appropriate course.

In person: Visit our office at Fortitude Valley between 8.30am and 4.30pm. We can provide you with an enrolment form or you can bring one that has been printed from our downloads page.

I have been studying at another college/TAFE but want to change to AATS. Can I do this?

Yes! Provide us with a certified transcript of what you have completed with the other college/TAFE and we will give you credit for these units. You can then complete the rest of your units with AATS.

Questions about Cost

I can not afford to pay for the course up front. Can I pay as I go?

Definitely. AATS has a range of payment schemes to help you pay for the course as you can afford it. This includes:

• Pay as you learn. If you are an external student you can pay for the individual units when you order them. This can be by cash, money order, cheque or credit card.
• EZI-DEBIT. Under this system, payments are deducted from your nominated bank account/credit card each fortnight. For an Ezi-Debit form, go to our downloads page
• Payment schemes. For full time/part time students, you can pay a deposit at the beginning of the course and smaller payments each week as the course progresses.

How much does the course cost?

Each course is slightly different. Please email or telephone (07) 3252 2994 for more information.