Accredited Training

These four training units, developed in partnership with our sister centre ACE Centre North, can be completed as standalone courses which will be valuable CPD for anyone working with people with communication difficulties (spoken or written) or with physical and coordination difficulties.

• Assistive Technology
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Access & Control
• Getting it Down on Paper

The units can be accredited and may be combined to accrue the required number of CAT points to obtain a qualification at graduate or postgraduate level.

These four units can be accredited by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and awarded CAT Points (Credit Accumulation Transfer Points). These can be accrued to achieve a Professional Award at Undergraduate or Postgraduate level. Accreditation for each module can accrue 20 or 40 CAT points, 20 points for completion of the module including necessary coursework and an additional 20 on completion of an extended written assignment. Please note that the accreditation of these courses will incur an additional fee to MMU.

Booking

Please email training@ace-centre.org.uk stating your requirements and providing a daytime contact telephone number, or phone 01865 759800.

Assistive Technology Unit

Dates in 2010: Feb 11, Feb 25, Mar 11, Mar 25Dates in 2011 (course code ACC/ATU/11):
Feb 15, Mar 1, Mar 15, Mar 29

Venue: ACE Centre, Oxford

Places: 14

Cost: £675

CAT points: 20/40

This popular course gives an overview of assistive technology that supports communication and learning. It offers an excellent baseline for the establishment of multiagency specialist support teams, and can be delivered regionally. Areas covered include: Assessment Access and positioning Augmentative and Alternative Communication Recording information using symbols, images, sound and text

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Unit

Dates in 2009/10: Nov 3, Jan 12, Mar 23, June 22Dates in 2010/11 (course code ACC/AAC/10):
Nov 2, Jan 11, Mar 22, Jun 7

Venue: ACE Centre, Oxford

Places: 14

Cost: £675

CAT points: 20/40

This is a blended learning course which combines four face-to-face training days with self-directed study and provides a thorough exploration of Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems. The training days focus on assessment and implementation issues for low, light and high tech communication systems.

Access & Control Unit

Dates in 2010: Feb 2/9, Mar 16, June 29, Oct 5Dates in 2011 (course code ACC/CT/11):
Feb 8, Apr 5, Jun 21, Oct 4

Venue: ACE Centre, Oxford

Places: 14

Cost: £675

CAT points: 20/40

This course which combines four face-to-face training days with self-directed study. The course provides a wide ranging and thorough exploration into the whole area of alternative access devices, software and systems. The training days will focus on the assessment and implementation issues for computer and communication aid access.

Getting it Down on Paper

Dates in 2009/10: Oct 15, Dec 10, Mar 4, June 10Dates in 2010/11 (course code ACC/REC/10):
Oct 21, Jan 20, Mar 24, June 16

Venue: ACE Centre, Oxford

Places: 14

Cost: £675

CAT points: 20/40

This unit, previously called Recording using Symbols, Images, Sounds and Text, is a four-day accredited training course that’s perfect for anyone working with pupils with complex communication needs and physical difficulties. You’ll learn about the technology and techniques available to help these pupils record their work in the most efficient and effective way possible. Includes a detailed look at supportive software that uses symbols, images and assisted text entry to record a wide variety of subjects including English, maths and science.

Last updated: 29/03/10