FULL QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW and FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Our TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) qualification, meets the minimum educational requirements for trainers and assessors operating without supervision under applicable VET legislation, frameworks and/or standards. It 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.

The course duration is 12 months to complete the 12 pre-selected Units of Competency that best reflect industry and learner needs. The units are grouped into 5 clusters. Extensions to the 12-month course is available upon application.

The course is delivered in distance mode. Following enrolment you will be emailed the learning and assessment documents, within two business days. The documents will be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. You can commence the course at any time and progress at your own pace while adhering to assessment submission schedule for each cluster.

While studying you have the support of our TAE Trainer/Assessor.


Entry 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 not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.
You must be skilled in using and developing MS Word documents and internet skills to operate and communicate via email. You must also have effective language and literacy skills to read and understand the learning and assessment materials and to develop effective resources for your learners.


Assessment tasks

You are required to complete assessment tasks in each cluster and submit to the College for marking. The assessment tasks allow you to reflect and practice in your own real workplace or if that is not possible or practical, in a replicated or simulated workplace that reflects your own vocational area.


Course fees

The fees are published on the website and in the brochure, with other course entry details and do change from time to time. In this qualification, Training and Assessment, the fees are based on the number of Units of Competency in each cluster. This number varies according to the number of Units in each Cluster.
Fee assistance maybe available, check your eligibility on https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw free website:
https://skills.education.nsw.gov.au/nsw-fee-free/education-training?qualification=2276&course_name=training+and+assessment&coordinates=-33.9285567%2C150.9179595&postal_code=2170&distance=250&location=Liverpool+NSW%2C+Australia

Additional information

Learner Handbook: https://www.macarthurcc.com.au/policies/LearnerHandbook.pdf
Student information: https://www.macarthurcc.com.au/enrolment/student_information.html


Cluster 1 Introduction to Training
Forms a Skill Set: TAESS00029 Volunteer Trainer Delivery Skill Set
Units included:
1.TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction
2.BSBCMM411 Make presentations

Cluster 2 Introduction to VET
Forms a Skill Set: TAESS00028 - Work Skill Instructor Skill Set
Units included:
1.TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction (Completed in Cluster 1)
2.TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector

Cluster 3 Introduction to Foundation Skills
Units included:
1.TAELLN422 - Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice

Cluster Four forms the following Skill Sets:
a. TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set
Units included:
1. TAEASS412 Assess competence
2. TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
3. TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
b. TAESS00020 Workplace Trainer Skill Set
Units included:
1. TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
2. TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning
c. TAESS00021 Facilitation Skill Set
Units included:
1. TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
2. TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training

The units included in this Cluster are:
1. TAEASS412 Assess competence
2. TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
3. TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
4. TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
5. TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning
6. TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training

Cluster 5 Online learning and assessment
Forms a Skill Set: TAESS00023 - Online Learning and Assessment Skill Set
Units included:
1.TAEASS404 Assess competence in an online environment
2.TAEDEL405 Plan, organise and facilitate online learning






TAE40122 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1. How many units are there in the TAE40122 qualification and what are they?

A1. The qualification requires twelve units from a total of twenty six. This consists of six core units and six elective units. We have pre-selected the six elective units based on current industry needs. We strongly suggest you go to training.gov.au and download the qualification document.


The units are:
1. BSBCMM411 - Make presentations

2. TAEDEL311 - Provide work skill instruction

3. TAEPDD401 - Work effectively in the VET sector

4. TAELLN422 - Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice

5. TAEDES411 - Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs

6. TAEASS412 - Assess competence

7. TAEASS413 - Participate in assessment validation

8. TAEDES412 - Design and develop plans for vocational training

9. TAEDEL411 - Facilitate vocational training

10. TAEDEL412 - Facilitate workplace-based learning

11. TAEASS404 - Assess competence in an online environment

12. TAEDEL405 - Plan, organise and facilitate online learning


Q2. What is the cost of the course?


A2. The fees are published on the website and in the brochure, with other course entry details and do change from time to time. In this qualification, Training and Assessment, the fees are based on the number of Units of Competency in each cluster. This number varies according to the number of Units in each Cluster.


Q3. Is the qualification subsidised?

A3. The College has Smart and Skilled funding. Your entitlement to that funding would need to be determined by entering your details (see Below) into the Smart and Skilled website to get a quote.

Details needed to get a quick quote:

1 https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/vocational/funding/smart-skilled-fees

2 Go to the Skills Navigator link

3 Enter your details in the website by following the prompts.

4 Wait for your quote. Notwithstanding the result you get above, the college must have your details and obtain its own quote. (Smart and Skilled Eligibility form can be provided by the college on request)


Q4. Do I have to have a workplace to practice assessments?

A4. The qualification is intended for learners that have access to a workplace. In the event you don‘t have access to your own workplace, a replicated work place can be used to practice delivering and assessing students.


Q5. How is the course delivered and how do I get the resources?

A5. The course is delivered in distance mode. The resources are supplied in Word and PDF document formats, primarily designed for distance learning. The course has no face-to-face component.


Q6. When does the next course start?

A6. Because the course is delivered in distance mode, participants can start at any time and progress at their own pace.


Q7. What is the duration of the course?

A7. The course is typically completed in 12 months but this can vary depending on learner circumstances. Extensions upon request are approved or declined on a case-by-case basis.


Q8. Can I apply for an RPL if I think I already have the skills?

A8. Normal RPL policies apply to whole units only.


Q9. What marking criteria will my assessor apply when reviewing my work that I submit in my assessments?

A9. Your Assessor will mark your work that you submit in your assessment, will be completed using a marking checklist.


Q10. Do I have to submit video evidence of me delivering the sessions?

A10. This course is delivered via distance so video evidence is required. If this problem arises during your training, please raise the matter with your TAE Trainer and Assessor.


Q11. Must I use learning support materials and if so must I develop them myself?

A11. You must use at least one (1) learning support material. Not necessarily. You may use existing available materials if they are suitable for your purpose.