TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Develop your skills and knowledge for a career as an Adult Education Teacher, TAFE Teacher or Workplace Trainer and Assessor. This course is designed to prepare highly skilled industry professionals transition into a new career in TAFE institutes, registered training organisations (RTOs), enterprises, community organisations, schools and other VET provision contexts. 
With this course you’ll learn how to plan, design, develop and teach course curriculum, and create engaging learning options – while using an approved learning framework to guide your practice. You'll learn skills like leading group learning sessions, helping in workplace training, teaching work-related skills, assessing progress with tests and tools, and adult literacy and numeracy support.
Common teaching areas for TAFE teachers, trainers and assessors include areas such as automotive, electrical, plumbing, information technology, construction and manufacturing, design, hospitality, tourism and retail.

Course Specifics
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment covers: 

• using training packages and develop learning programs
• addressing adult learning, literacy and numeracy skills
• providing training through instruction and demonstration of work skills
• facilitating group, individual and work placed training
• planning and conduct assessment
• assessing competence
• developing assessment tools and participate in assessment validation
• facilitate and assess in an online learning environment

Course delivery 
You asked, and we listened. We now offer our Certificate IV in Training and Assessment with flexibility, so you find the right balance between your studies, work, family and other commitments.  
You can attend classes at our SMB Campus or study online. We incorporate the latest digital technology to complement our training methods so, – if you choose to study online – you will require access to the internet and a computer capable of running basic computer software. Our online learning system allows you to study in a safe, guided and fully supported manner with the same access to all learning, personal and wellbeing supports.

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll find the answers to some of our most asked questions below.

1. Can I credit transfer from an existing or partial qual?

Credit transfer is recognition that you have previously completed a unit of competency through a VET provider. To receive a credit transfer for a unit, you will need to provide formal evidence that you’ve previously completed the unit which matches in content and outcome. Formal evidence can be a qualification certificate or transcript, statement of attainment or your USI transcript. We will verify that the unit of competency codes align.

When credit is recognised, you will not need to repeat training or assessment for that unit of competency.

2. Can I defer?

At TAFE we do not use the deferral model, however all units successfully completed will be available towards your full qualification. If you wish to put a hold on your study, you will be withdrawn from study, however you may to return to study when the timing is right for you.

3. Do I have to complete all the tasks?

Yes. Competency-based training requires students to complete the Assessment Tasks to provide evidence of their understanding and are graded as Satisfactory or Non-Satisfactory. Students who do not attempt all tasks in the unit are required to be withdrawn from the relevant unit at the end of the teaching period.

4. Do I need to attend classes?

Yes, students are required to attend classes. We record all classes for you to revisit or catch up if you are unwell, however, to stay on top of course content coming to class is necessary. Class rolls are used as evidence of participation for compliance, watching a class back does not count as evidence of participation.

5. Can I use Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as evidence for some units?

Yes, you can RPL any units that you can provide sufficient evidence for. We have found the nature of the TAE content can make RPL difficult and complex, however students are welcome to discuss with the trainers at the time of enrolment. See Fed TAFE RPL policy for further details.

6. Does my Education Degree/Masters provide evidence for RPL?

No, unfortunately although the qualifications are at a higher AQF level, we cannot use them as RPL evidence. See Fed TAFE RPL policy for further details.

IT requirements

To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.

Got questions?

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Student support

The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.

The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

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