TAE40122 Certificate IV in training and assessment
Total number of units = 12

6 core units plus

6 elective units (selected below)

Training Design and Support

1. TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector (C)
2. TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for accredited vocational training (C)
3. TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products for accredited vocational training and assessment (C)
4. BSBAUD412 Work within compliance frameworks (E)

Training development and delivery

5. TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training (C)

6. TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning (E) & TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction (E) integrated

7. BSBCMM411 Make presentations (E)

8. BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals (E)

9. TAEDEL414 Mentoring in the workplace (E)

10. TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction (E)

Assessing Training

11. TAEASS412 Assess competence (C)

12. TAEASS413 Participate in assessment moderation and validation** (C)

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Blended Delivery options

Option 1– Face to Face $3597.00 (Instructor led, plus access to full online materials).

Option 2– Virtual Classroom $3597.00 (Instructor led, plus access to full online materials).

Option 3– Online (Self-paced) $2297.00 (Support via email and online forums)

Option 4– Blended a combination of Face to Face/Online/Virtual.. (Option to attend Virtual/F2F workshops incur an additional fees of $110.00 per day for those undertaking Option 3).

Option 5– Bespoke training solutions – closed cohorts, corporates, tailored training solutions

Post Course Assessment Support

• Monthly Facilitated Zoom Assessment support workshops (For any delivery mode)
• Post-workshop facilitator direction, coaching/mentoring and assessment (see below)
• One-on-one support via phone/email/Zoom and scheduled workplace visits.
• Quarterly Online boot camps (optional)

TAE Online bootcamps are accelerated, intensive study programs that enable students to FastTrack their TAE qualification. Plus, there is a 4-week optional mentorship opportunity (subject to eligibility criteria).

Learning activities

Lecture, Discussions, Question & Answer, Reading, Demonstrations, Role Play, Skills Practice, Research, Reflection, Critical analysis

 Assessment methods

Presentations, Written assessment, Assessor observations, Simulation, Role play, Portfolio of evidence, Third party reports and Oral questioning (if required)  

Training others in the skills and knowledge you have gained over your years of experience, can be one of the most rewarding career choices you can make. The nationally accredited TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is the industry benchmark for vocational educators, and meets the strict conditions of training compliance within the sector. As such, it can provide you with multiple pathways within the education sector, as well as corporate and enterprise training.

This course suits:

• Vocational education teachers
• Workplace trainers
• Contract trainers and assessors
• Tutors
• Enterprise trainers
• RTO employees
• Learning and development professionals
• Human resource generalists
• Onsite vocational skills assessors
• Training material developers

Learning pathways

The new TAE50122 Diploma of Voational Education and Training has three streams suited to specific workplace goals. They are:

Advanced training and assessment job roles where individuals are responsible for delivering training and assessment services in the VET sector, including promoting innovative practices and leading other VET teachers, trainers and assessors.

Job roles include:

• Experienced, advanced or senior VET teacher, trainer and assessor
• Head or lead VET teacher, trainer and assessor

Design and development job roles where individuals are responsible for designing and developing training and assessment strategies usually for registered training organisations (RTOs), including analysing training needs and designing training solutions and products to meet industry standards and compliance requirements.

Job roles include:

• Education design team member
• eLearning consultant
• Experienced, advanced or senior VET teacher, trainer and assessor
• Head or lead VET teacher, trainer and assessor
• Instructional designer, learning designer, course designer or learning management system (LMS) designer
• Resource developer, product developer or assessment developer
• Subject matter expert

VET leadership job roles where individuals are responsible for providing mentoring, guidance and advice to entry-level VET teachers, trainers and assessors, including supporting quality and compliance operations.

Job roles include:

• Capability, quality or eLearning consultant
• Training manager
• Experienced, advanced or senior VET teacher, trainer and assessor
• Head or lead VET teacher, trainer and assessor
• Program director
• Quality and compliance manager
• RTO manager.

Consider your next career move once you complete the Certificate IV, as this could be the difference between advancing your career or maintaining the status quo.