This 13-hour workshop equips educators and caregivers to implement the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), an evidence-based communication method. Participants will learn the six PECS phases, create effective learning environments, and transition to other communication methods like speech or AAC devices. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, attendees gain practical skills to teach functional communication.

  • 3 March
    PECS Level 1 - Melbourne: 3rd & 4th March 2025
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    Sessions
    PECS Level 1, Day 1: 3rd March 2025
    Mon 03 Mar 09:00 - Mon 03 Mar 16:30
    Melbourne
    PECS Level 1, Day 2: 4th March 2025
    Tue 04 Mar 09:00 - Tue 04 Mar 16:30
    Melbourne
    • UNDERGRAD Student $328.00 incl. GST
    • Parent/Carer $440.00 incl. GST
    • $730.00 incl. GST
  • 3 April
    PECS Level 1, 3rd & 4th April - MELBOURNE
    Session information
    Sessions
    PECS Level 1, Day 1: 3rd April 2025
    Thu 03 Apr 09:00 - Thu 03 Apr 16:30
    Melbourne
    PECS Level 1, Day 2: 4th April 2025
    Fri 04 Apr 09:00 - Fri 04 Apr 16:30
    Melbourne
    • UNDERGRAD Student $328.00 incl. GST
    • Parent/Carer $440.00 incl. GST
    • Early Bird $657.00 incl. GST
    • $730.00 incl. GST
  • 28 April
    PECS Level 1 - Live Online
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    Sessions
    Session 1
    Mon 28 Apr 09:00 AEST - Mon 28 Apr 16:30 AEST
    Online
    Session 2
    Tue 29 Apr 09:00 AEST - Tue 29 Apr 16:30 AEST
    Online
    • UNDERGRAD Student $328.00 incl. GST
    • Parent/Carer $440.00 incl. GST
    • Early Bird $657.00 incl. GST
    • $730.00 incl. GST
  • 15 May
    2 Full Days In Person
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    Sessions
    PECS Level 1 Day 1
    Thu 15 May 09:00 ACST - Thu 15 May 16:30 ACST
    Adelaide
    PECS Level 1 Day 2
    Fri 16 May 09:00 ACST - Fri 16 May 16:30 ACST
    Adelaide
    • UNDERGRAD Student $328.00 incl. GST
    • Parent/Carer $440.00 incl. GST
    • Early Bird $657.00 incl. GST
    • $730.00 incl. GST
  • 26 June
    PECS Level 1, Thursday 26th & Friday 27th June 2025
    Session information
    Sessions
    PECS Level 1, Day 1: 26th June 2025
    Thu 26 Jun 09:00 - Thu 26 Jun 16:30
    Melbourne
    PECS Level 1, Day 2: 27th June 2025
    Fri 27 Jun 09:00 - Fri 27 Jun 16:30
    Melbourne
    • UNDERGRAD Student $328.00 incl. GST
    • Parent/Carer $440.00 incl. GST
    • Early Bird $657.00 incl. GST
    • $730.00 incl. GST
  • 22 July
    PECS Level 1, Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd July 2025
    Session information
    Sessions
    PECS Level 1, Day 1: Tuesday 22nd July 2025
    Tue 22 Jul 09:00 - Tue 22 Jul 16:30
    Melbourne
    PECS Level 1, Day 2: Wednesday 23rd July 2025
    Wed 23 Jul 09:00 - Wed 23 Jul 16:30
    Melbourne
    • UNDERGRAD Student $328.00 incl. GST
    • Parent/Carer $440.00 incl. GST
    • Early Bird $657.00 incl. GST
    • $730.00 incl. GST
  • 24 November
    2 Full Days In Person
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    Sessions
    Day 1 Monday 24th November 2025
    Mon 24 Nov 08:30 MYT - Mon 24 Nov 17:00 MYT
    Singapore
    Day 2 Tuesday 25th November 2025
    Tue 25 Nov 08:30 MYT - Tue 25 Nov 17:00 MYT
    Singapore
    • $730.00 incl. GST
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Description

This intensive 13-hour interactive workshop is designed to teach educational and caregiver teams the theory and protocol for the Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), an evidence-based practice based on Applied Behavior Analysis, typical language development, and B.F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior. The workshop begins with an introduction to creating the most effective learning environment for implementing PECS via The Pyramid Approach to Education®. Included is a discussion of the limitations of teaching other communication modalities (speech, sign, SGD) as an initial communication strategy. Using presenter demonstrations, role-play opportunities, and video examples participants will gain a thorough understanding and hands-on experience of each of the six phases of PECS. Participants will leave the training with the skills necessary to teach spontaneous requesting, picture discrimination, sentence structure, attributes for expanding language, extended vocabulary, responding to questions, and commenting. The workshop concludes with a review of the extensive literature supporting the PECS protocol as an evidence-based practice, tips to teach your learner to accept being told, “No,” and information related to transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities, such as speech, tablets with AAC apps, or speech generating devices. For those who wish to successfully teach their learners functional communication (whether you have used PECS for some time or are new to the field), this workshop is an essential part of your development.

What you will learn

  • Identify learners who will benefit from PECS
  • Describe 9 key components of creating effective learning environments using the Pyramid Approach to Education
  • Explain differences between prerequisites for and long-term outcomes for PECS and other modalities such as speech, sign language, picture pointing, or speech generating devices
  • Identify strategies to create communication opportunities during routines and functional daily activities
  • Implement the 6 phases of the PECS protocol
  • Name strategies for successfully saying, “No!”
  • Discuss the evidence for PECS and speech development
  • Examine the criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities

Workshop Details

Agenda: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Registration Time: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Workshop Costs: Professional: $730.00, Parent: $440.00 (Use promotional code PARENT on check out). 

For Student price, please contact our office via admin@pecsaustralia.com. Available for undergraduate and new graduate participants. 

Tuition Includes: The Third Edition PECS Training Manual ($115.00 value), Detailed Handouts with space for note taking, Activity Packet, Certificate of Attendance. 

Accommodations: Pyramid Educational Consultants is committed to working with our customers to accommodate special needs. Please contact our office to request accommodations for trainings or other services via email: admin@pecsaustralia.com