- Overview and access.
Length: 11 minutes.
Videos where ATS Authoring is used shows an older version of the software, however functionality is unchanged.
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Training programs
Foundation
Suitable for new users of ATS who have no prior knowledge of the system, these sessions are delivered online (using MS Teams) in small groups and a training environment is used where attendees access the system to complete activities and practice their skills.
The length of this program is 6 hours, delivered over 3 days.
Refresher
Suitable for users of ATS who have used the system previously and who have completed the foundation level training, this program is tailored to the specific needs of those attending. The session is delivered online and via demonstration so no limit on attendees. Attendees can opt in to use a training environment to practice their skills after the session.
ATS refresher training sessions run for 2 hours.
Forums
Forums are one hour sessions to provide updates about enhancements to the system and can include reminders about important functions. They are scheduled as required.
Upcoming training
| Month | Type | Dates and times |
|---|---|---|
December 2023 | Foundation level | Part 1 - Tuesday 12 December, 10am to 12 noon Part 2 - Wednesday 13 December, 10am to 12 noon Part 3 - Thursday 14 December, 10am to 12 noon |
| January 2024 | Foundation level | Part 1 - Tuesday 16 January, 10am to 12 noon Part 2 - Wednesday 17 January, 10am to 12 noon Part 3 - Thursday 18 January, 10am to 12 noon |
| January 2024 | Refresher level | Wednesday 24 January, 10am to 12 noon |
| February 2024 | Foundation level | Part 1 - Tuesday 13 February, 10am to 12 noon Part 2 - Wednesday 14 February, 10am to 12 noon Part 3 - Thursday 15 February, 10am to 12 noon |
| March 2024 | Foundation level | Part 1 - Tuesday 12 March, 10am to 12 noon Part 2 - Wednesday 13 March, 10am to 12 noon Part 3 - Thursday 14 March, 10am to 12 noon |
| March 2024 | Refresher level | Wednesday 20 March, 10am to 12 noon |
To register to attend a training program, email planning.support@delwp.vic.gov.au.
Online training modules
Our online training is available at any time and suitable for people using the Amendment tracking system for the first time, or to refresh knowledge about a specific function.
Each module covers a specific function of the system. New users should work through modules 1 to 10.
Videos are best viewed using Chrome or Edge browsers.
Length: 11 minutes.
Learn how to change the ordinance of planning schemes in the ATS systems.
- Overview of ATS Authoring.
- How the instruction list in ATS Tracking determines content available in ATS Authoring.
- Settings in ATS Authoring.
- General navigation.
Length: 25 minutes.
Videos where ATS Authoring is used shows an older version of the software, however functionality is unchanged.
View the transcript (DOCX, 26.2 KB).
- How tables are created and formatted.
Length: 23 minutes.
Videos where ATS Authoring is used shows an older version of the software, however functionality is unchanged.
View the transcript (DOCX, 34.4 KB).
- Upload images into an amendment document.
- Replace an existing image.
Length: 14 minutes.
Videos where ATS Authoring is used shows an older version of the software, however functionality is unchanged.
View the video transcript (DOCX, 26.9 KB).
- How to compare versions.
- How to revert to a previous version.
Length: 11 minutes.
Videos where ATS Authoring is used shows an older version of the software, however functionality is unchanged.
There is a function not included in this video to view track changes on screen and merge changes.
View the video transcript. (DOCX, 18.3 KB)
- Create a PDF of an amendment document.
- Snapshot function.
- How changes in an amendment document can be tracked when viewing a PDF.
Length: 6 minutes.
Videos where ATS Authoring is used shows an older version of the software, however functionality is unchanged.
View the video transcript (DOCX, 17.8 KB).
- View what an amendment will look like when combined with the master planning scheme.
Length: 14 minutes.
Videos where ATS Authoring is used shows an older version of the software, however functionality is unchanged.
There is a function that is not included in this video that enables the user to compare ordinance changes against other versions. See the Interim Publish section on the Authoring guides page.
View the video transcript (DOCX, 20.9 KB).
- How to apply the refresh amendment workflow process after a change in master content of the planning scheme.
Length: 10 minutes.
Videos where ATS Authoring is used shows an older version of the software, however functionality is unchanged.
There is a function not included in this video to view track changes on screen and merge changes into selected content.
View the video transcript. (DOCX, 18.2 KB)
Page last updated: 01/12/23