Easy Read — Microcredential

Certified EduLinked Facilitator (CEF)

A short practical microcredential to prepare people to run EduLinked sessions, device clinics and local inclusion programs.

Quick facts

  • Duration: short workshop + practice task (varies)
  • Format: facilitated workshop, practice delivery, short assessed task
  • Assessment: facilitator practice task and brief report
  • Outcome: CEF recognition and facilitator pack

In short

CEF prepares people to run safe, inclusive and practical sessions. It focuses on welcoming learners, Easy Read delivery, Auslan-aware practice and trauma-aware facilitation. You practise running a short session and get feedback.

Who this is for

  • People who will run EduLinked sessions
  • Library facilitators and community educators
  • School staff and teacher aides
  • Volunteers and partner staff delivering local programs

Learning outcomes

By the end you will be able to:

  • Plan and run short, inclusive learning sessions.
  • Use Easy Read steps, symbol supports and Auslan-aware scripts.
  • Apply trauma-aware facilitation and manage group needs.
  • Deliver assistive-technology trials with basic setup and handover.
  • Evaluate a session and write a short facilitator report.

Syllabus — main topics

  1. Facilitation fundamentals: planning, timing and clear instructions.
  2. Inclusive & trauma-aware practice: safety, listening and consent.
  3. Easy Read & accessible materials: plain language and layout.
  4. Auslan-aware practice: short signer scripts and working with interpreters.
  5. Assistive technology basics: simple AT setup, trials and handover.
  6. Delivery practice: run a short session, get feedback and reflect.

Assessment

Assessment is a short facilitator practice task: lead a 20–40 minute activity, submit a short facilitator report and reflect on feedback. Templates and a facilitator pack are provided. On successful demonstration you receive CEF recognition.

Delivery & support

  • Short facilitated workshop (online or in-person)
  • Practice delivery with peer and facilitator feedback
  • Facilitator pack: scripts, Easy Read templates and checklists
  • Auslan-friendly signer scripts and caption guidance
  • Optional coaching for first local deliveries

Why become a CEF?

  • Run safe, accessible sessions that help learners succeed
  • Save time using EduLinked templates and proven practice
  • Support local pilots and scale services with confidence
  • Gain recognition and access facilitator resources

How to join

Register interest below to get the syllabus, workshop dates and facilitator pack details. Partner cohorts and tailored workplace delivery are available on request.

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Register interest — short form

Tell us your name, organisation and why you want to be a facilitator. Tick the box if you need Easy Read or Auslan. We will email the syllabus and next steps.


Email founder

We will email a clear syllabus, facilitator pack and the next steps to complete the recognition task.

Frequently asked

How long do I have to complete the practice task?
A reasonable timeframe is given after workshop delivery; this is confirmed when you register.
Do I need prior facilitation experience?
Helpful but not required — the program teaches practical steps and gives coaching for first deliveries.
Will I get resources?
Yes — a facilitator pack with scripts, Easy Read templates, Auslan script examples and checklists.

Support & accessibility

We provide Easy Read summaries, Auslan signer scripts and captions/transcripts for videos. If you need these, tell us when you register.

All Easy Read PDFs will be tagged and include language metadata en-AU. Auslan videos will include transcripts.