Become an Accredited Specialist

Specialisation Resources & Forms

The Specialisation Board, a committee of the LIV Council, administers the scheme under rules approved by the Council. The Board appoints Advisory Committees to assist and advise in each area of practice covered by the scheme. The Accredited Specialisation department handles daily operations.

• Specialisation Scheme Rules (PDF)
• Guideline: Determining substantial involvement (PDF)
• Policy: Applications for Exemptions from Assessment Components (PDF)

View other forms relating to Accredited Specialisation below:

Expression of Interest

Complete Online Form.

Application

Arrangements for People with Special Needs

The LIV acknowledges that suitable arrangements must be made to ensure that all people with special needs are able to participate in LIV activities. This policy has been designed to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and applies to individuals who wish to attend an LIV event, continuing professional development (CPD) activity or apply for Accredited Specialisation.  

View the LIV’s Special needs policy.

Assessment Materials

Complete and return the Assessment Materials Order form to order assessment materials.

Past exam papers and copies of previous simulated interviews to assist with your preparation are available for purchase. Please email special@liv.asn.au or call 03 9607 9461 if you require further assistance.

Re-accreditation Application

• Re-accreditation Application web form

Specialists must be re-accredited every three years, and are notified when they are due for re-accreditation.

Leave of Absence Request

• Leave of Absence Request form

Return from Leave of Absence Request

• Return from Leave of Absence Request form

Replacement Certificate

• Replacement Certificate form (PDF)

If your certificate has become damaged you may apply for a replacement.

Study Group

Join a study group (PDF) and prepare for your assessment with others.

Advisory Committee Member Nomination

If you are interested in joining an advisory committee, please complete and return the Advisory Committee Member Nomination form (PDF).

Accredited Specialisation Brochure

Complete this online Accredited Specialisation Brochure Order form to obtain hard copies of the "What is an Accredited Specialist" brochure for your firm.

Feedback

Do you have feedback or suggestions to improve the Accredited Specialisation Scheme? If you have any thoughts on the Scheme you would like to share, contact the Accredited Specialisation department at special@liv.asn.au or call 03 9607 9460, and they will pass on your thoughts or concerns to the Board. The Board meets monthly to discuss the administration of the scheme and welcomes feedback from current Accredited Specialists.