Classification Training Courses
We offer several training courses for industry. The industry assessor courses are run several times a year. Tailored training is also available on request.
What courses are available?
The training courses currently offered are:
Core Film Module training – for participants to learn how to assess film content. New assessors need to be complete this module before attending the Additional Content Assessor, Authorised Television Series Assessor or Authorised Assessor Advertising Scheme (for unclassified films) training modules.
Core Computer Game Module training – for participants to learn how to assess computer game content. New assessors need to be complete this module before attending the Authorised Assessor Computer Games Module or Authorised Assessor Advertising Scheme (for unclassified for computer games) training modules.
Once relevant core modules are completed, assessors may participate in any of the training modules listed below:
- Additional Content Assessor (ACA) scheme training module - for extra content with a previously classified (or exempt) film. Requires completion of Core Film Module.
- Authorised Television Scheme Assessor (ATSA) scheme training module – for television series films that have at least one full episode shown on television in Australia. Requires completion of Core Film Module.
- Computer Games Authorised Assessor scheme module – for computer games that are likely to be classified G, PG or M. Requires completion of Core Computer Game Module.
- Authorised Assessor Advertising (AAA)scheme module – for unclassified films or computer games that you wish to advertise prior to classification.Requires completion of either Core Film Module. or Core Computer Game Module, depending on what content is to be assessed.
Trained Content Assessor training – training to give the skills needed to assess the likely classification of content in accordance with Schedule 7 of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992. (Core modules are not required for participation in this course).
How can I arrange training?
To find out when the courses are running or to make a booking, please contact reception on (02) 9289 7100 or email training@classification.gov.au.