TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Outline

Description

The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification is a compulsory requirement for trainers and assessors who operate in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. This includes everyone engaged in the training and/or assessing of participants towards nationally recognised qualifications, skill sets or units of competency.

This training and development course gives learners a wide range of practical tools to use in designing, delivering and evaluating training and assessment in the VET sector, including:

• Planning, preparing, delivering and evaluating training for individuals and groups
• Presentation skills
• Unpacking training packages
• Working within the  VET framework
• Designing and contextualising learning programs
• Assessing learner needs and performance

Learners will have the opportunity to practise and develop their training and assessment skills in a supportive environment. They will engage in two-way feedback with facilitators and other learners to maximise the learning experience to ensure that participants get the most out of their Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification.

Due to the practical nature of the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment course, employers and employees alike are sure to see significant professional benefits as a result of attending this course.

Format

Blended Learning:

One and two day sessions (will include face to face in classroom plus Live Virtual Classroom delivery) scheduled approximately 4-5 weeks apart. You will also undertake 2 units online that are self paced.  Assessment tasks are completed between sessions. We recommend learners set aside 10 – 15 hours/assessment.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

To enrol in this course, 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. You may hold a relevant qualification or have worked in the industry sector. Please contact us for clarification if you are unsure. This qualification requires the learner to read, interpret and produce complex documents.

Job Roles

This qualification is designed for enterprise trainers/assessors, registered training organisation (RTO) trainers/assessors, training advisers or training needs analysts and vocational education teachers.

Assessment Requirements

Participants will be required to undertake all of the following tasks prior to achievement of the qualification:

1. Planning and organising the assessment process (including the development of suitable assessment instruments) on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions plus two (2) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments – using different endorsed or accredited units of competency (or clusters of units of competency) for each occasion. This will include contextualisation and / or reasonable adjustment of delivery and assessment- of at least one candidate.
2. Assessing at least five (5) candidates against at least one endorsed or accredited unit of competency according to the organisation’s assessment processes and practices (assessments must be undertaken under the supervision of a qualified assessor and cover an entire unit of competency for each candidate, including: the application of different assessment methods).
3. Designing, developing and reviewing a minimum of two (2) learning programs
4. Facilitating group-based learning by preparing and delivering at least three (3) training sessions, including at least two (2) consecutive sessions of at least 40 minutes duration, to a learner group of at least eight (8) individuals.
5. Carrying out a minimum of three (3) training sessions, involving demonstrating and instructing particular work skills for at least two (2) different individuals or small groups
6. Actively participating in a minimum of three (3) validation sessions that address the critical aspects of validation

Support

All students will have the support of a facilitator who can also mentor participants throughout their qualification. The facilitator will support the student throughout the learning process and ensure that participants have received the appropriate amount of training in each skill and knowledge area and can practice and apply the skills and knowledge requirements of each unit of competency.

Each participant will have the opportunity to fully acquire and absorb the required knowledge, and develop skills over time prior to being assessed. To effectively attain the required knowledge and skills of each unit of competency, each participant may be required to participate in class workshops, conduct their own research and complete review activities.

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Career Outcomes

Graduate Outcomes & Opportunities

Our graduates tell us that this course has inspired them to develop their training and assessing skills and has resulted in:

• improved knowledge of the VET sector and how it operates
• greater confidence and competence in presenting to small and large groups
• self-awareness of skills and abilities
• improvement through personal reflection and challenges
• improved planning for structuring programs and sessions
• the development of the skills to effectively engage adults in training
• better understanding of the diverse needs of learners and how to cater for  these
• a deeper understanding of assessment processes
• commitment to continuous improvement in training and assessing
• enhanced communication skills
• employment and professional development opportunities

Employers tell us that there have been significant and measurable benefits to the workplace as a result of staff attending this course.

Future Pathways

Graduates can undertake a Diploma qualification from the following:

• TAE50310 – Diploma of International Education Services
• TAE50216 – Diploma of Training Design and Development
• TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training