The Assessor Skill Set is the minimum requirement for assessors working for a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
This course is essential if you’re required to work for a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or employer and need to assess others against nationally recognised qualifications or units of competency.
On completion of this Skill Set you will be able to:
- undertake assessments for an RTO
- undertake systematic validation for an RTO.
The course will give you the tools to:
- interpret a unit of competency and create assessment plans
- plan and validate assessment processes and activities
- design and develop assessment tools that guide the collection of quality evidence, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) evidence
- make credible assessment decisions based on evidence provided by the candidates being assessed.
$1,600 (GST free)
Please note:
- ASC Training & Development does not take payment of more than $1,500 from individuals in a single payment.
- Nationally recognised training is GST free.
To enrol in this course you must:
- have English language and literacy skills sufficient to undertake study at Certificate IV level.
- have good computer skills and be able to organise and manage files, edit documents, research information on the internet, and record video on your phone, tablet or other device.
- be able to commit 10-15 hours of your own time for each assessment (assessment tasks are completed between sessions).
Recognised Prior Learning
If you believe you have relevant prior skills and knowledge which covers your current learning, please contact us. You will need to provide documentary evidence as proof of RPL.
Content
This qualification is made up of 3 units of competency from the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
- TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
- TAEASS412 Assess competence
- TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
Assessment
- Assessment is competency based. You will be assessed as ‘Competent’, ‘Partially Complete’ or ‘Not Yet Competent’ for each unit of competency.
- You will be invited to resubmit work until competency can be demonstrated.
Our graduates tell us that this course has given them:
- a better understanding of how to design assessment tools
- the confidence to plan and validate assessment processes and activities
- the ability to make credible assessment decisions based on evidence provided
- more confidence in conducting assessments
- employment and professional development opportunities.
Graduates enrolling in a full Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will receive credit for the three units covered in this course.
Course duration
- 5 training days
Course dates
Our next course starts on 4 March 2025.
- Tuesday, 4 March 2025 (LVC)
- Tuesday, 19 August 2025 (LVC)
- Wednesday, 20 August 2025 (LVC)
- Thursday, 18 September 2025 (F2F)
- Tuesday, 11 November 2025 (F2F)
LVC = Live virtual classroom
F2F = Face to Face classroom
Location for face-to-face sessions: Education Development Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh, Adelaide
Assessor Skill Set
Enrol Online- Nationally recognised training
- Live virtual classroom AND Face-to-face
Tools & Tech: Zoom or Teams, ASC Training Online
Location for face-to-face sessions: Education Development Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh, Adelaide
- Duration: 5 training days
- Has prerequisites
