Authorised Advertising Assessor (AAA) scheme training
About the Authorised Advertising Assessor (AAA) scheme
The Classification Act provides that the Director of the Classification Board may authorise a person to make assessments of the likely classification of unclassified films or computer games for advertising purposes.
Authorised Advertising Assessors can make assessments about the likely classification of unclassified films (up to R 18+) or computer games (up to MA 15+) for advertising purposes, such as posters, trailers and internet advertising.
Please note: The scheme is not mandatory and the arrangements for the Classification Board to make assessments of the likely classification are still available to distributors.
AAA training – What courses are available?
Course prerequisites
To participate in the Authorised Advertising Assessor scheme, you will need to complete the core film module and/or the core computer game module prior to completing this training course, depending on the material you wish to assess.
If you are a current ATSA or ACA assessor, you do not need to complete the Core Film Module prior to attending this training, as the ATSA and ACA training courses include training in film assessment. If you are a current Computer Games Assessor, you do not need to complete the Core Computer games Module, as the course includes training in computer games assessment.
If you are an ATSA or ACA assessor and wish to assess computer games under the Authorised Advertising Assessor scheme, you will need to complete the core computer games module; likewise, computer games assessors who wish to make assessments about films will need to complete the core films module prior to attending this course.
Initial training
The AAA scheme training course is available to distributors of films and computer games who wish to advertise unclassified products.
Refresher course
A refresher training course is required at the 12 month anniversary of your initial training. Attendance at a refresher course is required to maintain authorisation. It ensures that assessors are kept abreast of classification standards.
Scheduled courses
Courses are offered several times a year.
Course costs
The cost of the Authorised Advertising Assessor training module is based on cost recovery principles and is inclusive of GST. The initial and refresher training courses each run for 2 hours.
- Initial Course - $297.00
- Refresher Training - $297.00
What does the Authorised Advertising Assessor training cover?
The Authorised Advertising Assessor training program covers the:
- legislative requirements for the classification of films and computer games
- record keeping for assessments
Once trained in the Authorised Advertising Assessor scheme, participants are issued with a letter of authorisation by the Director of the Classification Board.
How can I arrange training?
To find out when the courses are running or to make a booking, please contact reception on telephone (02) 9289 7100 or email training@classification.gov.au..