Authorised Television Series Assessors (ATSA) scheme training
Authorised Television Series Assessors (ATSA) scheme
The Classification Act provides that the Director of the Classification Board may authorise a person to assess and make recommendations on the classification of television series and series related content. The scheme covers films that consist of one or more episodes of a television series where at least one episode has been broadcast in Australia, as well as additional series-related material. An ATSA assessor will view the material and complete an assessment report which will be provided to the Classification Board. The report will include a recommended classification and consumer advice. The Classification Board will take into account the recommendation from an authorised assessor when making a classification decision.
Please note: The scheme is not mandatory and the existing classification arrangements are still available to distributors.
ATSA training – What courses are available?
Course prerequisites
To participate in the ATSA scheme, you will need to complete the core film module prior to completing this training module, unless you are a current ACA assessor. When you completed the ACA training, you will have done training in film assessment, therefore only need to complete the ATSA scheme module.
Initial training
The ATSA Scheme training course in the classification of television series and series-related material is available to distributors of DVDs (or other storage media) who wish to participate in the scheme.
Refresher training
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 ATSA training module is based on cost recovery principles is are inclusive of GST. The initial and refresher courses each run for 2 hours.
- Initial Course - $682.00
- Refresher Training - $297.00
What does ATSA training cover?
The ATSA training program covers the:
- the legislative requirements for the classification of television series films and series related content
- the process of applying for the classification of a television series film
- use of the assessment report
- post module support to complete an assessment report
Participants are also required to complete and return an assessment exercise after the completion of the training.
Once trained in the ATSA scheme and the assessment has been assessed by a training officer, 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.