Course
Occupational Noise Audiometry Training

Competency pathways for workplace hearing assessment

Occupational Noise Audiometry Training

Train yourself or your team to conduct workplace hearing screening in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.4:2014 Occupational Noise Management – Auditory Assessment and support your organisation in meeting its audiometric testing obligations under Regulation 58 of the applicable Work Health and Safety Regulations.

AuCA offers two training pathways. Both combine flexible online learning with a dynamic two-day, in-person practical workshop delivered by experienced hearing professionals.

Participants develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to conduct accurate workplace hearing assessments. The difference between the pathways is the depth of additional learning and assessment required, and the qualification issued on completion.

Why choose AuCA’s blended training?

Complete the theory and knowledge checks online at your own pace before the workshop
Maximise hands-on learning, with the two-day workshop focused on practical skills and assessment
Learn otoscopy and workplace hearing-screening techniques from qualified audiologists
Develop confidence in analysing, recording and reporting test results
Learn to take sound-level readings and correctly use and maintain a sound level meter
Understand workplace health and safety requirements relevant to your industry and jurisdiction
Train using audiometric equipment supplied by AuCA during the workshop

Choose your training pathway

Option 1:

Occupational Noise
Audiometry Training

Best for people who need practical workplace hearing-screening skills.

✔️ Two-day practical workshop

✔️ Online pre-workshop learning

✔️ Meets AS/NZS 1269.4:2014 training requirements

Outcome: AuCA Certificate of Completion

Option 2:

HLTAUD010 Assess and respond to occupational noise risk

Best for people who need practical screening skills and/or are responsible for promoting and managing hearing health in industrial workplaces, and who also require a nationally recognised outcome.

✔️ Two-day practical workshop

✔️ Online pre-workshop learning

✔️ Meets AS/NZS 1269.4:2014 training requirements

✔️ Additional accredited learning and assessments

✔️ Simulation-based case studies

Outcome: Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment

Both pathways provide training aligned with AS/NZS 1269.4:2014. Option 2 involves additional learning and assessment requirements leading to a nationally recognised unit of competency.

Option 1: Occupational Noise Audiometry Training to conduct hearing screening in the workplace

This pathway is suitable for individuals and organisations seeking comprehensive, practical training in workplace hearing screening in accordance with relevant legislation and Australian Standards.

The course meets the requirements of AS/NZS 1269.4:2014. Participants who successfully complete the training will be able to conduct workplace hearing screening, identify and understand changes in hearing thresholds, and prepare accurate, auditable reports that support workplace compliance.

Participants complete:

Online pre-workshop learning
Knowledge-check quizzes
A two-day practical workshop, including practical training and assessments
A post-workshop open-book assignment

Participants who successfully meet the course requirements receive an AuCA Certificate of Completion outlining the competencies achieved.

Choose this option if: you need the practical skills to conduct workplace hearing screening and reporting.

Option 2: HLTAUD010 Assess and respond to occupational noise risk

This pathway is designed for individuals and organisations seeking comprehensive practical training together with a nationally recognised outcome. It includes the same core online learning and two-day practical workshop as Option 1, as well as the additional learning and competency-based assessment required to complete HLTAUD010 Assess and respond to occupational noise risk.

Participants develop the skills to conduct workplace hearing screening, identify and understand changes in hearing thresholds, and prepare accurate, auditable reports that support workplace compliance. Those who successfully complete all assessment requirements receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond to occupational noise risk, including the testing of individuals at risk and developing strategies for employers.

This unit applies to workers who have a responsibility for promoting and managing good hearing health in the workplace in an industrial context. This may include audiometrists, allied health assistants supporting audiometrists and audiologists in health care organisations, nurses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Participants complete:

An optional induction call by telephone or Zoom
Online pre-workshop learning
Knowledge-check quizzes
A two-day practical workshop, including practical training and assessment
Accredited post-workshop assignments and quizzes
Online webinar
Simulation-based workplace case studies
All competency-based assessment requirements for HLTAUD010

Participants who successfully complete all assessment requirements receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for HLTAUD010 Assess and respond to occupational noise risk.

Choose this option if: you are responsible for promoting and managing good hearing health in a noisy workplace and need broader knowledge of occupational noise risk and management, or require a nationally recognised unit of competency.

How the training works

Before the workshop

Participants receive access to online learning and knowledge-check activities. We recommend allowing two to four weeks to complete this preparation.

At the workshop

Participants attend two days of practical, hands-on training delivered by an experienced hearing professional. Equipment required for the practical activities is provided unless other arrangements have been agreed.

After the workshop

Participants complete the post-workshop requirements for their selected pathway. Those completing the nationally recognised unit also undertake additional competency-based assessments and simulation case studies.

An AuCA trainer is available to provide support throughout the course by email, telephone or Zoom. We aim to respond to participant enquiries within 24 hours.

Are there any prerequisites?

There are no prerequisites for this training.

Do both options meet AS/NZS 1269.4:2014 requirements?

Yes. Both options provide training aligned with AS/NZS 1269.4:2014. Option 2 includes additional learning and assessment for a nationally recognised unit of competency .

Can I complete this course without attending the practical workshop?

No. To conduct workplace hearing screening in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.4:2014, you need both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

The practical workshop teaches you how to:

check that the ear canal is not obstructed
conduct otoscopy
correctly fit insert earphones or over-ear headphones
use an audiometer and sound booth
conduct an accurate hearing screening test
recognise abnormal results and understand when further action may be required.
use a sound level meter

These hands-on skills must be demonstrated under the guidance of an experienced hearing professional. Attendance at the practical workshop is therefore required to successfully complete either training option.

What is the difference between the certificates?

Option 1 results in an AuCA Certificate of Completion. Option 2 results in a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment once the participant has been assessed as competent in all requirements of HLTAUD010.

What qualifications do AuCA trainers have?

All AuCA trainers are qualified, experienced Audiologists and Audiometrists

Can you train our team at a regional or remote workplace?

Yes. AuCA can travel to metropolitan, regional and remote workplaces. Travel and accommodation requirements will be included in your tailored quotation.

Do we need our own audiometric equipment?

No. AuCA can bring equipment for the training. If your organisation already has suitable equipment, we can discuss incorporating it into the practical workshop.

How many staff can attend on-site training?

This will depend on the venue, equipment and practical requirements. We maintain appropriate participant-to-trainer ratios so that everyone receives sufficient hands-on instruction and assessment.

Is 2 days practical training enough?

Yes! When combined with AuCA's online learning materials, webinars and workplace simulation cases (Option 2) we can focus the 2 days hands on training to teach you the practical skills and consolidate the online learning without taking more precious time out of the workplace

Does this training cover both reference and monitoring audiometric testing?

Yes. You will learn how to conduct and report on both initial reference audiometric assessments and subsequent monitoring audiometric assessments. You will also learn how to identify significant threshold shifts and understand the appropriate reporting, referral and follow-up actions.

Public workshops

Choose the training option that works best for you or your organisation.

Attend one of our scheduled two-day public workshops, held in locations across Australia and New Zealand.

Option 1 (Occupational Noise Audiometry Training): From $1,950 + GST per participant

Option 2 (HLTAUD010 Assess and Respond to Occupational Noise Risk): Additional $600 per participant

Note: All prices in AUD.

Attend a public workshop

AuCA regularly delivers two-day public workshops in training rooms across Australia and New Zealand.

Public workshops are suitable for individual participants or organisations enrolling a small number of staff. They also provide an opportunity to practise alongside people from different workplaces and industries.

Participants complete the online component before attending their selected practical workshop.

Public workshop locations

Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Perth
Auckland
Christchurch

Looking for a workshop near you? Contact us to discuss upcoming dates.

On-Site Workplace Training

Bring occupational audiometry training directly to your workplace

On-site group training

Bring the training directly to your workplace and make it easier and more cost-effective to upskill multiple staff at once.

Our on-site workshops can be tailored to your organisation’s operational needs, procedures, equipment and testing environment, giving participants practical skills they can apply in their workplace.

Whether you are based in a metropolitan, regional or remote location, our trainers can travel to you and deliver the same engaging, hands-on training, adapted to the needs of your team and organisation.

If your organisation also requires an ambient noise assessment, this can be conducted while our audiologist is on-site. Sound levels will be assessed and documented in a report, providing a clear record for your compliance and audit requirements.

Who it suits

On-site training is suitable for organisations operating in industries where occupational noise exposure is a significant risk, including:

mining and resources
manufacturing
meat processing and abattoirs
agriculture and viticulture
construction
Processing plants
local government
Hospitality
workplace health and occupational hygiene services
and many other noisy industries

How it works

Your team completes the online learning before the workshop. One of our experienced trainers then travels to your workplace to deliver practical, hands-on training in a setting relevant to your organisation.

Why choose on-site training?

On-site delivery allows you to:

train multiple employees together
reduce staff travel and time away from the workplace
schedule training around operational requirements
use examples relevant to your workplace and industry
build a consistent hearing-screening process across your team
train using your organisation’s equipment where appropriate
give participants practical experience in their normal working environment.

Choose the pathway that suits your organisation

On-site participants can complete either:

Option 1: Occupational Noise Audiometry Training, resulting in an AuCA Certificate of Completion; or
Option 2: HLTAUD010 Assess and respond to occupational noise risk, resulting in a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment following successful completion of all assessment requirements.

We can help you determine which pathway is most appropriate for your staff, compliance requirements and operational responsibilities.

Equipment and venue requirements

AuCA can bring the equipment required for practical training, or we can train using your organisation’s equipment where it is suitable.

To host the workshop, your workplace will generally need to provide:

a quiet room suitable for audiometric testing
sufficient space for the number of participants
tables, chairs and access to power
a screen or suitable facility for presentations (can be worked around if not available).

We will discuss the venue, equipment and practical arrangements with you before confirming the training.

Planning your on-site workshop

On-site training can be arranged to suit your location, participant numbers and operational schedule. When you contact us, it is helpful to provide:

your workplace location
your industry
the approximate number of participants
your preferred dates or timeframe
whether you have audiometric equipment on-site
which training pathway you are considering.

We will then discuss your requirements and provide a tailored quotation.

Course
Occupational Noise Audiometry Training

Occupational Noise Audiometry Training

Why choose AuCA’s blended training?

Choose your training pathway

Occupational Noise
Audiometry Training

HLTAUD010 Assess and respond to occupational noise risk

Option 1: Occupational Noise Audiometry Training to conduct hearing screening in the workplace

Option 2: HLTAUD010 Assess and respond to occupational noise risk

How the training works

Public workshops

Choose the training option that works best for you or your organisation.

On-Site Workplace Training

Bring occupational audiometry training directly to your workplace

On-site group training

Who it suits

How it works

Enquire about on-site training

Ready to plan your training?

Tell us a little about your needs and we’ll be in touch to discuss upcoming dates, group pricing or on-site training.

Occupational Noise Training Enquiry

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Course Occupational Noise Audiometry Training

Occupational Noise Audiometry Training

Why choose AuCA’s blended training?

Choose your training pathway

Occupational Noise Audiometry Training

HLTAUD010 Assess and respond to occupational noise risk

Option 1: Occupational Noise Audiometry Training to conduct hearing screening in the workplace

Option 2: HLTAUD010 Assess and respond to occupational noise risk

Ready to plan your training?

Tell us a little about your needs and we’ll be in touch to discuss upcoming dates, group pricing or on-site training.

Occupational Noise Training Enquiry

Contact Us

Course
Occupational Noise Audiometry Training

Occupational Noise
Audiometry Training