Assessor Skill Set

Overview

Course start dates are indicative and are subject to change. Students will receive information from their teacher upon enrolment including a confirmed start date and timetable. If applicable, students will also receive information about a course induction and directions on where to go on the first day.

Introduction

Unlock your potential with the Assessor Skill Set.

Gain the essential skills and expertise to conduct assessments independently in the dynamic vocational education and training (VET) sector. This skill set ensures you’re equipped to meet the standards for RTOs, empowering you to deliver high-quality training and assessments without supervision.

If you’re a qualified secondary school teacher, this skill set opens doors to train and assess across any VET context, expanding your career opportunities and versatility. Stay ahead of industry requirements by ensuring you possess relevant vocational competencies, up-to-date industry skills, and vocational teaching and learning expertise.

Careers & study pathways

Where can this course take me?

This skill set meets the minimum education requirement for assessors operating without supervision in applicable VET legislation, frameworks, and/or standards.

Further study

Students wishing to continue with their studies may wish to undertake the TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment.

Course details

Upcoming dates and times

Attendance & commitment

General public blended delivery | 10 weeks course length | Part-time study load

Students will be expected to:

• Attend 6 scheduled on campus classes (9am till 3pm each day), as per timetable provided.
• Complete units online through GOTAFEs LMS goLearn.
• Spend approximately 10 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and assessment completion.

Industry group blended delivery | 10 weeks course length | Part-time study load

Students will be expected to:

• Attend 6 scheduled on campus classes (9am till 3pm each day), as per timetable provided.
• Complete units online through GOTAFEs LMS goLearn.
• Spend approximately 10 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and assessment completion.

Industry group online delivery | 12 weeks course length | Part-time study load

Students will be expected to:

• Complete units online through GOTAFEs LMS goLearn.
• Attend a 2-hour weekly virtual class,  as per the timetable provided by your trainer.
• Spend approximately 12 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and assessment completion.

General public online delivery | 12 weeks course length | Part-time study load

Students will be expected to:

• Complete units online through GOTAFEs LMS goLearn.
• Attend a 2-hour weekly virtual class,  as per the timetable provided by your teacher.
• Spend approximately 12 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and assessment completion.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods may include:

• Knowledge Questions
• Course design/creation
• 3-hour pre validation meeting (timetabled by your teacher)
• 3-hour post validation meeting (timetabled by your teacher)
• Assess competence of two (2) learners
• Assess RPL of one (1) learner

Study units

Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.

This course requires a total of 3 units.

Before you begin

Entry requirements

GOTAFE entry requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants must:

• Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
• Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be able to demonstrate vocational competency (from within the last 5 years) in their proposed teaching and assessing area. Vocational competency is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.
• Have access to a workplace or suitable training environment that replicates workplace conditions, where carrying out course assessments on suitable adult learners can occur. GOTAFE cannot support online learners in accessing these suitable audiences.

Information for student applicants

Once qualified, VET Assessors must meet assessor requirements as outlined in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations such as:

• Hold the required credentials.
• Hold vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed.
• Have current industry skills and knowledge directly relevant to the assessment being provided.
• Have current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that inform their assessment.
• Undertake relevant professional development.

Student resources

Students must have access to:

• A laptop/computer with internet access.
• A webcam, microphone, headset, and speakers for virtual meetings.
• A video recording device (this can be a smartphone or webcam) to record assessment activities.
• Minimum numbers of training audience/validation participants required to satisfy various assessment module tasks and activities.

Enrolment

How to Apply

1. Explore – Review the course details to check the fit for your goals. Our team is here from 8:30 – 5pm Monday to Friday on 1300 468 233 if you’d like to talk it through.
2. Prepare – Gather any documents you may need, like photo ID, concession or eligibility evidence, residency or visa details, prior study or credit evidence, or your USI (we can help you find or create this).
3. Apply – Click Apply Now and complete your application – its quick and easy.
4. Skills Check – Some courses include a language and numeracy evaluation so we can tailor the right support before you start.
5. Offer – We’ll review your application, contact you if we require anything else, and send you an offer. To secure your place, accept your offer and make any required pre-commencement payment.
6. Welcome to GOTAFE – We’ll finalise your enrolment and share everything you need to feel ready. You may be asked to attend an online or in person induction session where we’ll outline the support available to you from day one.
   

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

• Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.

Fees and payments

Fees and costs

GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.

Student support

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.

Learning support

A free and confidential service to help you build the foundation skills you need to be successful at TAFE. Improve your English language, maths and/or writing skills; enhance your computer, exam and study skills.

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Library

Our library team are passionate about supporting students to achieve their study goals. They have subject guides, referencing help, and online resources to assist you with you assessments.

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Jobs and study options

Our Skills and Jobs Centres can assist and talk through options for courses, careers, assistance with job applications and more.

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Contingent Study Arrangements

Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.

Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.

Support for personal issues

We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.

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Disability support

Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.

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Counselling services

We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.

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Koorie Unit

The Koorie Unit is a culturally safe space on our Shepparton Fryers Street Campus for all Koorie students enrolled and studying through GOTAFE, or with one of our education partnering organisations.

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Further information is provided at course induction.