The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) requires all applicants enrolling in a nationally accredited course to complete a pre-course survey and interview to ensure applicants are fully informed about the course structure, time commitment, and the training provider’s policies. This process involves determining applicant's time available to study, as well as literacy, numeracy, and computer skills to ensure they have the ability to successfully complete the course. This survey will take around 15 minutes to complete. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact ACES at 1300 889 845.

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* 1. Your Name

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* 2. Your Mobile Number

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* 3. Why do you want to enrol in this course and what do you hope to achieve from participating in this course?

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* 4. What are your career or study goals?

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* 5. Do you have any previous experience or knowledge related to this field of study or work (trade, building and construction, asbestos certification, pest control, architecture, health, indoor environmental professional...) and/or awareness of mould illness?

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* 6. Are there any potential barriers that might impact your ability to complete the course (e.g., health condition, disability, learning difficulties, digital literacy, cultural issues, time issues arising from work commitments, family responsibilities or travel)? If so, please describe.

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* 7. The role of testing water-damaged buildings may involve tasks such as kneeling on the ground, moving through confined spaces, moving furniture or lifting equipment (e.g., up to 5kg). Are you able to safely and comfortably perform these physical tasks with or without reasonable adjustments or accommodations

PRE-COURSE REVIEW

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* 8. I have reviewed the course structure, assessment tasks, and overall workload required to complete this course outlined HERE, and satisfied that my chosen course meets my needs. I know I can discuss this further with ACES (1300 889 845)

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* 9. I acknowledge that attendance is compulsory and involves weekly online classes (eight weeks), as well as two days of field training.

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* 10. I understand the weekly time commitment required for this course is 8 to 10 hours per week

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* 11. I have reviewed the Pre-Enrolment Information on the ACES website (HERE) and understand the terms and conditions regarding refunds and withdrawals.

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* 12. I am confident I meet the course entry requirements shown on the website (HERE)

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* 13. I understand I will be contacted by ACES to undertake a Course Entry Interview by phone, to ensure I understand the course structure, requirements to complete the course and ensure it meets my needs

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* 14. The job roles and/or career paths explained on the website are clear to me

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* 15. I understand I can speak with and gain support from my ACES trainer during my course, and that I should notify my trainer if I find I am having difficulty understanding any of the course information or completing the assessments

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* 16. I know that ACES will collect and use some necessary personal information for the purposes of enrolling me into my course and details are explained in the ACES Privacy Policy which I can read on the website

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* 17. If I have a complaint, I can refer to the ACES complaint policy on the website (HERE)

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* 18. Which of the following are the ways you find that you learn best?
Tick each that applies to you.

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* 19. Which of the following learned skills do you bring into this course?
Tick if you have these skills. Leave blank if you do not have the skill or if you are not sure

LANGUAGE and LITERACY REVIEW
Please complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy evaluation for entry to this course.

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* 20. A home originally built in the 1950s is currently undergoing renovations on the day you conduct your assessment. Which of the following hazards are you concerned about? (You may tick more than one response)

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* 21. You notice the ceiling of the ensuite bathroom is covered in visible mould. What measure(s) do you take to protect yourself?

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* 22. A client has a bull mastiff dog in the backyard. As you are required to access the backyard to conduct your assessment, what do you do?

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* 23. You are required to look into the roof cavity for condensation and mould. What protection should you consider?

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* 24. A client becomes visibly distressed after you informed them that their house needs significant mould remediation. How do you react?

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* 25. Which of the following is a measure of temperature?
Tick the correct answer only.

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* 26. Which of the following is a measure of relative humidity?
Tick the correct answer only.

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* 27. In the following, calculate the time in hours and minutes (enter in text box below)

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* 28. Read the following article and answer the questions below.
The success or failure of the business depends on excellent customer relations. It is important the business consultant to be able to listen carefully, respond appropriately to requests and to accurately describe the information given to you. These are key to good communication, and in the building biology industry communication is the key to meeting new clients, understanding the clients’ needs, discussing their issues and concerns with their site, and giving correct and easy to understand information which makes sure the client is satisfied with your service. Thorough and clear communication should result in both you and the client being satisfied with your services.

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* 29. Some of the following words are not spelled correctly?
REWRITE ONLY THE CORRECT WORDS IN THE BOX AT THE BOTTOM. There are 10.
  • The temprature was too high and broke the glass sorcepan.
  • The building was scatered with broken pieces of metel and wood and fibaglass.
  • Building Biologists are very interested in the building enviroment.
  • The best form of advertising is by personal referal and testimonys.
  • Most course graduats are pleased that they know conciderably more than when they started the course

DIGITAL LITERACY

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* 30. Do you consider yourself to be digitally literate (ie have basic Word processing skills, ability to find information online and learn new software)?

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* 31. How frequently do you use a computer?

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* 32. Do you have access to a reliable internet connection and a device (e.g. computer, tablet or smartphone) that you can use to complete this course?

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* 33. Have you undertaken any online training?

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* 34. Can you create, edit and save a basic document using Word, Google Docs, or a similar program?

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* 35. Are you confident sending and receiving emails, including opening and attaching files?

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* 36. Can you use a web browser (e.g. Chrome, Safari) to search for information online?

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* 37. Have you uploaded or downloaded files from a website, online platform, or email before?

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* 38. Have you used any online tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or similar video conferencing platforms?

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* 39. If you had a technical issue (e.g., internet not working, file won't open), would you know how to try and fix it or where to get help?

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* 40. How confident do you feel using digital tools to complete this course?

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) OR CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)
ACES Training provides students with the opportunity to be recognised for past training, education and work/life experience. If you wish to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer, please indicate below. You will be required to complete the 'Application for RPL form' and pay the RPL fee of $350 (per subject/unit you wish to apply for) which is non-refundable regardless of the outcome. There is no charge for Credit Transfer. For more information click HERE

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* 41. Do you intend of applying for RPL or CT ?

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