Module 1 — Foundations of AAC
Principles of AAC, low-tech & high-tech options, and pragmatic decision-making for everyday settings.
Microcredential — communication & inclusion
A short, applied microcredential that equips staff and educators to design, deliver and verify accessible communication supports — including AAC-friendly prompts, Easy Read materials and Auslan-aware practice.
Learn how to choose simple augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies, create plain-language and symbol-supported resources, and implement communication routines that increase participation across classrooms, libraries and community settings.
This microcredential focuses on practical, evidence-informed communication strategies for inclusion: designing AAC-friendly interactions, producing plain-language and symbol-supported resources, and verifying communication access in real-world sessions.
Educators, library staff, community facilitators, allied health assistants and program leads who need practical, low-barrier communication skills to increase participation across diverse learners.
Estimated commitment: 8–12 hours (one workshop of 3–4 hours plus guided practice and a short assessed task). No formal prerequisites — recommended that participants have a role supporting learners or community programs.
Assessment is a brief implementation task: submit a short communication plan (template provided) plus examples of Easy Read / symbol materials and a short reflection (500 words max). Assessors give practical feedback and award a verified microcredential on demonstration.
Principles of AAC, low-tech & high-tech options, and pragmatic decision-making for everyday settings.
Easy Read structure, chunking, headings, and symbol selection for clarity and accessibility.
Choosing symbols, sequencing supports, and integrating visuals into short activities.
Designing prompts, scripting facilitator language and defining roles for inclusive delivery.
Simple measures to verify participation, evidence templates and short reflection methods for assessment.
Produce a short communication plan, submit Easy Read/sample resources and a brief evidence note for assessment.
Delivered as a short facilitated workshop (3–4 hours) plus guided practice and template work. Delivery options: partner cohort, tailored in-house workshop or blended online cohort. We include assessment support, templates and feedback from experienced assessors.
For partners we offer bespoke follow-up coaching (short blocks) to help embed communication plans into practice.
Register interest to receive the full syllabus, dates and a template implementation plan tailored to your context.
If you need the syllabus or partner pack in Easy Read or Auslan, mention that when you register or email founder@edulinked.com.au.
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