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Certificate for Module (Applied Behaviour Analysis Technician (ABAT))
證書 (單元 : 應用行為分析技術員)
- Course Code
- CS059A
- Application Code
- -CS059A
- Credit
- 12
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 02 Jun 2025 (Mon)
- Duration
- 4 months
- Language
- English
- Enquiries
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2975 56552571 0630
Programme Overview
Highlights
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
- Explore the concept of autism spectrum disorder and apply principles of effective work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder;
- outline continuous data collection techniques such as frequency recording, episodic severity, and duration recording;
- explain discontinuous data collection techniques, such as momentary time sampling and partial interval recording;
- summarise how graphs are used in behavioural support;
- demonstrate implementation of behaviour support, stimuli control, and skill acquisition plans; and
- demonstrate effective and ethical treatment of individuals with challenging behaviours.
Programme Details
Syllabus:
Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Definition of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
- Principles of learning theory
- Application of ABA in different settings
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (Part 1)
- Difference sensory challenges for people with Autism
- Events that may increase anxiety for people with Autism, and techniques one can use to manage the anxiety
- Restrictive problem solving
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (Part 2)
- Different biomedical approaches to mitigate the effects of Autism
- Appropriate Indicators to signify transitioning with a session
- Ways to enable smooth transitions between activities
Verbal Behaviour, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (Part 3)
- Definition of verbal behaviour
- Different types of verbal behaviour
- How does verbal behaviour work?
Improving Behavioural Measurement
- Continuous data collection techniques, (e.g. frequency recording)
- Discontinuous data collection techniques, (e.g. momentary time sampling)
Constructing Graphic Displays of Behavioural Data
- benefits of graphic display and visual analysis of behavioural data
- different visual formats for the graphic display of behavioural data
- how graphs are used in behavioural support
Use Positive and Negative Reinforcement to Manage Students’ Challenging Behaviours and Learn Socially Acceptable Behaviours
- Definition and different types of Positive/Negative Reinforcement
Use Positive and Negative Punishment to Manage Students’ Challenging Behaviours and Learn Socially Acceptable Behaviours
- Definition and different types of Positive/Negative Punishment
- Differences between Negative reinforcement and Punishment
Ethical Considerations
- Professional and Ethical Compliance Code
- Ethical Scenarios
- Emergency Protocol
Stimulus Control (Prompting)
- Shaping
- Chaining
- Generalisation
Assessment
Course participants’ progress is measured through a number of assessment components including:
- Quizzes
- Essays
- Presentation
- Class participation
Award
Students who successfully pass* the programme are eligible for the “Certificate for Module (Applied Behaviour Analysis Technician (ABAT))’ awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.
* Passing the programme means students have to meet the following requirements:
- Overall passing mark: 50%, and
- Attendance Requirement: 70% of the total contact hours.
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Fee & Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Applicants should hold a Higher Diploma or an AssociateDegree awarded by a recognised institution.
- Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
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Enrolment MethodOnline Enrolment
HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
For first time enrolment
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Complete the online application form
Applicant may click the icon
on the top right-hand corner of the programme/course webpage to make online application, and then follow the instructions to fill in the online application form.
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Make Online Payment
Pay the application or programme/course fees by either using:
"PPS by Internet" - You will need a PPS account and a PPS Internet password. For information on how to open a PPS account and how to set up a PPS Internet password, please visit http://www.ppshk.com.
*Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
In Person / Mail
For first time enrolment
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For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
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Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:
- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
4. Online Payment
Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment for details.
Notes
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
- In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
About the Partners
Partner Details
Details of Knowledge Network Hong Kong
Knowledge Network HK was founded in 2022 by Dr Jeremy Greenberg and Dr Kevin Wong as a state-of-the-art services platform for special education. KNHK strives to be a leader in providing applied behaviour analysis (ABA) teacher training in Hong Kong and Mainland China, Philippines, Macau, and other nations in the region as well as educational consulting services for children with special education needs in homes and schools.
KNHK established the first QABA-accredited Approved Coursework Sequence in Hong Kong. Through this program, KNHK has successfully trained and facilitated behaviour analysis certification for over 120 practitioners in the region. QABA stands for The Qualified Applied Behaviour Analysis Credentialing Board.
The following three programmes at the KNHK meets the educational requirements to sit for the certification by the QABA (USA) in each of their three (3) levels of certification:
• Applied Behaviour Analysis Technician® (ABAT®)
• Qualified Applied Behaviour Analysis Practitioner – Supervisor® (QASP-S®)
• Qualified Behaviour Analyst® (QBA®)
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