It’s been a busy year for our PAA Education Bodies; new courses accredited and lots of new workshops offered across the country, expanding options for members and students entering our profession while maintaining high standards, government accredited outcomes and acknowledging the diversity of the industry.
- Polestar Cert IV Matwork Instruction Method (10520 NAT) and Diploma of Polestar Pilates Studio and Rehabilitation Method (10521 NAT) were accredited by ASQA
- Pilates ITC Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10537 NAT) and Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (10538 NAT) were re accredited by ASQA
- BASI announced alignment with Pilates ITC to provide BASI graduates with a pathway to Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10537 NAT)
- Authentic Pilates Education Australia commenced their alignment with Polestar Pilates, providing graduates bridging to Diploma of Polestar Pilates Studio and Rehabilitation Method (10521 NAT), and
- new applications for Education Body membership are under assessment and development with the PAA.
Details for accredited PAA Education Bodies can be found here: https://www.pilates.org.au/education/
Student membership is available to all students enrolled in PAA recognised courses, providing students with the opportunity to be part of the wider Pilates community and keep up to date with industry news and events. Students enjoy an extended PAA membership period of 18 months in which to complete their study, simply upload a copy of your course enrollment or registration form when appying for your Student membership.
Courses run by PAA recognised training organisations are listed here: https://www.pilates.org.au/education/accredited-courses/
PAA student members are also eligible for Graduate Level 1 membership on Diploma graduation, which offers the same benefits as Level 1 membership at a discount.
Ongoing professional development is a requirement for PAA membership
There is a strong and diverse professional development schedule of approved workshops in all states this year and with the PAA conference in October there are plenty of options to complete your PDPs. Workshops are listed for each state here https://www.pilates.org.au/education/workshops/ Click on the tab at the top for your state to see the workshops available.
Full Members require 20 PDPs (Mat members require 15 PDPs) every 2 years to demonstrate ongoing professional development and this is aligned with your membership renewal every second year. You can keep track of your current PDP status through your online member file. It is best practice to upload workshop certificates as soon as completed so you have an accurate count of PDPs.
There are many ways to accrue PDPs and you can review your options here https://www.pilates.org.au/pdp-accrual-table/
If the course you’ve attended isn’t listed on the PAA website don’t despair! Make sure you upload a full course outline and the presenter biography along with your certificate and it will be assessed to see if it’s eligible for PDP approval.
Membership Upgrades
Is it time for an upgrade? Check out the guidelines and instructions here https://www.pilates.org.au/upgrade-application-for-full-members/
Apply online and upload your evidence documents (2 peer references, employer letters stating your hours worked, plus a summary table of hours).
Upgrade applications are reviewed at regular committee meetings and all documents must be uploaded at least 10 days in advance. Meeting dates are listed here https://www.pilates.org.au/about/paa-committee-meeting-dates-2015/
You can apply for a membership upgrade at any time during the year, it does not have to coincide with your renewal. Your annual membership will continue and your level will be adjusted, any changes in membership fee will be invoiced pro rata.
Student members upgrading to Graduate Level 1 should apply online using your existing member number. Just upload your Diploma certificate and you will be sent an invoice for payment. Student applicants do not require references and employer letters.
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