Suitable for new users of the system, or as a refresher, this tutorial runs through the various components that make up the Amendment Tracking System.
Length: 12 minutes.
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Training programs
Foundation
This program is designed for new users of ATS who have no prior knowledge of the system. The sessions are delivered online (using MS Teams) in small groups, and a training environment is provided where attendees can access the system to complete activities and practice their skills. The program spans 6 hours, delivered over 3 days.
Refresher
This program is designed for ATS users who have prior experience with the system and have completed the foundation level training. It caters to the specific needs of participants. The session is conducted online and through demonstrations, with no attendee limit. After the session, attendees can choose to practice their skills in a training environment. ATS refresher training sessions last for 2 hours.
Upcoming training
| Month | Type | Dates and times |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Foundation level | Part 1 - Tuesday 13 January, 10am to 12 noon Part 2 - Wednesday 14 January, 10am to 12 noon Part 3 - Thursday 15 January, 10am to 12 noon |
| February 2026 | Foundation level | Part 1 - Tuesday 17 February, 10am to 12 noon Part 2 - Wednesday 18 February, 10am to 12 noon Part 3 - Thursday 19 February, 10am to 12 noon |
| February 2026 | Refresher level | Monday 23 February, 1pm to 3pm |
| March 2026 | Foundation level | Part 1 - Tuesday 17 March 10am to 12 noon Part 2 - Wednesday 18 March, 10am to 12 noon Part 3 - Thursday 19 March, 10am to 12 noon |
| April 2026 | Foundation level | Part 1 - Tuesday 14 April, 10am to 12 noon Part 2 - Wednesday 15 April, 10am to 12 noon Part 3 - Thursday 16 April, 10am to 12 noon |
| April 2026 | Refresher level | Thursday 21 April, 1pm to 3pm |
| May 2026 | Foundation level | Part 1 - Tuesday 12 May 10am to 12 noon Part 2 - Wednesday 13 May, 10am to 12 noon Part 3 - Thursday 14 May, 10am to 12 noon |
| June 2026 | Foundation level | Part 1 - Tuesday 16 June 10am to 12 noon Part 2 - Wednesday 17 June, 10am to 12 noon Part 3 - Thursday 18 June, 10am to 12 noon |
| June 2026 | Refresher level | Thursday 25 June, 1pm to 3pm |
To register to attend a training program, email planning.support@transport.vic.gov.au.
Self-service guidance
The following video tutorials cover key topics when using the system and we recommend using Chrome or Edge browsers when watching the videos.
This tutorial demonstrates how users of ATS can add instructions to make changes to ordinance of a planning scheme.
Length: 11 minutes.
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This tutorial demonstrates how to make changes to incorporated documents of a planning scheme using the system.
Length: 4 minutes.
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In this tutorial we show how users to ATS can access and navigate through Keystone’s authoring system to update ordinance with proposed changes.
Length: 8 minutes
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This tutorial shows where users can access Keystone’s in-app guidance.
Length: 1 minute
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This tutorial demonstrates how to use Keystone’s formatting options to comply with the styling guides in the Ministerial Direction-The Form and Content of Planning Schemes.
Length: 3 minutes
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This tutorial shows the functions available in Keystone to create or update a table contained in ordinance.
Length: 5 minutes
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This tutorial shows how ordinance text can be formatted as a bulleted list using Keystone’s formatting functions.
Length: 2 minutes
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This tutorial demonstrates how content in a Word document can be copied and pasted into content in a Keystone document.
Length: 2 minutes
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In this tutorial, we show how to update ordinance to insert or replace an image.
Length: 4 minutes
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In this tutorial, we show how to change the page orientation for publishing in landscape or portrait.
Length: 1 minute
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A demonstration of how a paragraph can be moved or deleted when authoring ordinance in Keystone.
NB: The system used in this tutorial is an older version, however functionality remains the same.
Video has no sound
Length: 2 minutes
A demonstration of how a page break can be inserted when authoring ordinance in Keystone.
NB: The system used in this tutorial is an older version, however functionality remains the same.
Video has no sound.
Length: 1 minute
A demonstration on how to review changes to ordinance and add comments when authoring ordinance in Keystone.
NB: The system used in this tutorial is an older version, however functionality remains the same.
Video has no sound.
Length: 3 minutes
- This tutorial provides a demonstration of how to view versions in Keystone when authoring ordinance.
NB: The system used in this tutorial is an older version, however functionality remains the same.
There is a function not included in this video to view track changes on screen and merge changes into selected content users may like to refer to when re-inserting proposed changes into refreshed content.
Length: 11 minutes.
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- We demonstrate how users of Keystone change generate a PDF or snapshot of a document and compare to previously generated snapshots.
NB: The system used in this tutorial is an older version, however functionality remains the same.
Length: 6 minutes.
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- Using Keystone’s Interim Publish module, we show how to obtain a PDF of ordinance with proposed changes and the options to produce a tracked change version.
NB: The system used in this tutorial is an older version, however functionality remains the same.
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.
Length: 14 minutes.
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- This tutorial demonstrates how users of Keystone can apply the refresh amendment workflow process: the process required after an amendment has gazetted affecting your amendment.
The process updates the document's baseline with a new copy from the master content of the planning scheme.
There is a function not included in this video to view track changes on screen and merge changes into selected content users may like to refer to when re-inserting proposed changes into refreshed content.
NB: The system used in this tutorial is an older version, however functionality remains the same.
Length: 10 minutes.
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- In this tutorial for ATS, we cover how a collaborator such as a planning consultant, can be provided access to an amendment to assist the planning authority with preparation and authoring.
Length: 2 minutes.
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