TAE40122 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Duration

Please refer to Course Structure below.

Location
Online
Next intakeFebruary, 2025
Study modeOnline, RPL/RCC/Credit
Total units12
Fee-Free TAFE course for eligible Queensland applicants.
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Overview

Advance your training skills with the TAE40122 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This course equips you with essential knowledge in designing, delivering, and assessing training programs. Perfect for aspiring trainers and assessors, it prepares you to effectively teach and evaluate in various vocational education settings.

This qualification is designed for individuals seeking to become proficient trainers and assessors across various industries.  It aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively plan, deliver, and assess training programs within a vocational education and training (VET) setting. 

Please consider the time you are to commit to this course prior to enrolment.



This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Career Opportunities

This qualification reflects the roles of entry-level vocational education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors who are delivering training services to vocational learners and assessment services to candidates.  The roles may be undertaken by those working in registered training organisations (RTOs), enterprises, community organisations, schools and other VET provision contexts.

This qualification meets the minimum education requirement for trainers and assessors operating without supervision under applicable VET legislation, frameworks and/or standards. 

Structure & Availability

ONLINE

Duration:
Full Time DurationPart Time Duration
54 weeks108 weeks

Online - this qualification is delivered via our online platform, Moodle, over 54 weeks.

The delivery of this qualification is divided into 6 clusters (groups) of units, with a total of 12 units. 

This online program will provide group zoom sessions once per week. Where participants cannot join at the specified time, a recording will be available for access. 

This qualification is competency and cluster-based, and students can complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

Students must successfully complete all components of the assessment tasks within the qualification to be deemed competent.


Introduction to VET

Unit CodeUnit Name
TAEPDD401Work effectively in the VET sector

Introduction to training

Unit CodeUnit Name
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
BSBCMM411Make presentations

Introduction to foundation skills

Unit CodeUnit Name
TAELLN422Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice

Delivery and facilitation

Unit CodeUnit Name
TAEDEL412Facilitate work-based learning
TAEDEL411Facilitate vocational training
TAEDES412Design and develop plans for vocational training

Assessment

Unit CodeUnit Name
TAEDES411Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
TAEASS413Participate in assessment validation
TAEASS412Assess competence

eLearning and assessment

Unit CodeUnit Name
TAEDEL405Plan, organise and facilitate online learning
TAEASS404Assess competence in an online environment

RPL Structure

Duration:

RPL only - no training occurs. 

RPL involves an assessment process of an individual’s previously obtained skills and knowledge that has been achieved outside the formal education and training system. The duration is dependent on evidence collection by the candidate and approval of evidence by the CQUniversity assessor. 

Please refer to information on the CQUniversity website - Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit 


RPL Units

Unit CodeUnit Name
TAEASS404Assess competence in an online environment
TAEDEL405Plan, organise and facilitate online learning
TAEPDD401Work effectively in the VET sector
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
BSBCMM411Make presentations
TAELLN422Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice
TAEDES412Design and develop plans for vocational training
TAEDEL411Facilitate vocational training
TAEDEL412Facilitate work-based learning
TAEDES411Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
TAEASS412Assess competence
TAEASS413Participate in assessment validation

ONLINE

IntakeLocations
August, 2024Online
September, 2024Online
October, 2024Online
November, 2024Online
February, 2025Online
March, 2025Online
April, 2025Online
May, 2025Online
June, 2025Online
July, 2025Online
August, 2025Online
September, 2025Online
October, 2025Online
November, 2025Online

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

Those entering this qualification must be able to demonstrate vocational competence in their proposed training and assessing area. Vocational competence is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.

CQUniversity requirements:

  • Minimum of three (3) years work experience in your chosen training and assessing area
    • required evidence: letter of employment/employment statement/document confirming this experience

         OR

  • A relevant unit of competency or qualification in your chosen training and assessing area. Due to trainers requiring up to date qualifications, if the unit or qualification was completed prior to 2015, you will require evidence of work experience (to confirm currency)
    • Required Evidence: statement of attainment, qualification, testamur etc

         AND

  • completion of BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course
  • access to computer with internet
  • webcam for recording of training and assessment delivery
  • access to other 'students' for delivery 

Fees & Scholarships

Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.

This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility and conditions apply.

At CQUniversity, we believe that studying should be for everyone. No matter your situation, we know that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and we are proud to offer scholarships, bursaries and stipends.

Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more

How to apply

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