Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Overview

Teach your profession with this qualification! Completion of this course may enable you to start a career delivering training and assessment services in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. It is also suitable preparation if you are engaged in the delivery of training and assessment of competence in a workplace context.

Job roles may include:

• Registered Training Organisation (RTO) trainer and assessor
• Enterprise trainer and assessor
• Enterprise assessor
• Vocational education teacher

Course Delivery Methods

On Campus
TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is held in person at our McKoy Street campus. The course is scheduled across 45 sessions; 9am to 3.30pm. A detailed course schedule is provided on enrolment. Students will also complete directed learning activities in their own time. Learning resources are accessible via Moodle. Tutorials will be held after each session from 3.30pm to 4.30pm; these tutorials provide an opportunity to clarify information or work on assessments etc.

Online
The online course is scheduled across 45 sessions; 6pm to 8pm. Tutorials are held at the end of every session from 8pm to 9pm, which provide an opportunity for students to access support or work on assessments. A detailed course schedule is provided on enrolment. Assessment sessions are scheduled from 6pm to 9pm and due dates are specified in Moodle. You are required to complete learning in your own time and come prepared to participate in the online sessions.

Student Connect To further support the Online program, your teacher is available on the session day between 1.30pm and 5.30pm. Email the teacher to make an appointment.

Where and When

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Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

Duration

45 sessions (12-18 months from commencement date to complete all assessment tasks). Students receive a detailed course delivery plan (timetable) on enrolment.

Requirements

Vocational Competency You must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in your proposed teaching and assessing area. Vocational competency is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification. We will ensure that you have vocational competency by discussing and collecting certified copies of any relevant certificates you hold.

Digital Capability Whether you elect to study online or on campus, it is important to note that you will need a reasonable level of computer literacy and access to devices. All students will need a computer/laptop, headset, microphone, camera and reliable internet connection. All learning and assessment resources are accessed via Moodle, Wodonga TAFE's online learning platform. Students need to be competent in word processing (Microsoft Word), emails, and file management. It is critical that your technology skills and access to technology do not impede your learning.

Studying Online For online students, please be aware of the requirement to complete learning in your own time and join the scheduled sessions and assessment sessions ready to participate. You will need access to digital equipment and have the necessary digital capability to not only learn in an online environment but also conduct training and assessment to small groups of face-to-face and online learners that must be recorded and submitted. For several units you will need to provide people to act as your learners. You are required to record and upload a range of individual and group training and assessment sessions with these learners. 

Assessment

There is a range of assessment tasks to complete against each unit of competency, or cluster of units, in this qualification. You will receive detailed information about all assessments as you progress through each unit. Assessment methods include:

• research and written tasks;
• practical activities;
• demonstration of your teaching and facilitation skills; and,
• demonstration of your assessor skills.

Students will align their learning and assessment activities to qualifications and units of competency from a Training Package that is relevant to their chosen industry sector.

Skills Developed

• Professional practice in the VET sector
• Use nationally recognised training products
• Plan, prepare and conduct competency-based assessment
• Participate in assessment validation
• Integrate foundation skills in training and assessment
• Design and develop training and session plans
• Create and make training presentations
• Facilitate individual and small group training
• Facilitate and assess online training

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Additional fee assistance may be available for eligible individuals, as part of State & Commonwealth government initiatives. Materials fees may apply.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding may be made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Pathways

Job opportunities as described above, or further study in courses such as the Diploma of Vocational Education and Training.

Careers

Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment may lead you to employment in roles such as:

• Registered Training Organisation (RTO) trainer and assessor
• Enterprise trainer and assessor
• Enterprise assessor
• Vocational education teacher

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process

Select a location to view course offerings and apply.

If the Apply Now button is not visible, submit an enquiry and we'll let you know when course applications open.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.