Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Training package entry requirements

There are no training package requirements for this qualification.

GOTAFE preferred 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 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.
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have access to a workplace or suitable training environment where course assessment tasks such as delivering training sessions to adults and carrying out assessments on adult learners can occur. GOTAFE cannot support remote learners with accessing these suitable audiences.
• Have access to a suitable training audience (adults) to deliver course assessment tasks (minimum requirement of 8 adult learners for the largest assessment).

Technology requirements:

Students must have:

• Intermediate computer skills to be able to work independently on computer-based activities.
• Reliable access to the internet and a suitable computer setup for blended learning and submitting/uploading various assessment requirements.
• A webcam/microphone/headset/speakers for virtual meetings.
• A video recording device (this can be a smartphone or webcam) to record assessment activities.
• A second monitor is a great benefit when studying virtually but is not a requirement.

Assessment methods may include:

• Knowledge questions
• Short answer questions
• Demonstrations
• Written portfolio
• Observation

Each assessment will be supplied with a due date. The course facilitator is required to observe assessment activities either in person or by other means such as video recordings, photos, essays and/or agreed third party observation methods.

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Due to its intensive nature, the course requires a high level of commitment. It is important that students commit to all course requirements, including study and assessments the student may need to complete outside their normal training sessions. Students are strongly encouraged to engage their trainer in order to enhance their learning by using the opportunity to clarify assessment requirements, learning content and a general understanding of the course/units.

Self-paced online students:

• The course is delivered over a 1-year period online and is self-paced.
• It is expected that students commit to a minimum of 20 hours a week to complete learning/assessment activities and self-directed learning.
• Each block of units must be fully completed before the next block is opened in goLearn.
• If a student is experiencing difficulty sourcing the required number of candidates for assessments (minimum of 8 adults for the largest assessment), GOTAFE will arrange a number of 4-hour assessment blocks where students are provided with the correct number of candidates.

On-campus students:

• This course is delivered face-to-face on-campus over a 8‐month period, taking school holidays into account.
• Students attend campus 1 day a week (on a Tuesday in Semester 1, and a Wednesday in Semester 2) from 9am-4pm.
• Students are required to attend 27 workshops consisting of 17 theory and practice sessions and 10 direct observation assessment sessions.
• The elective unit TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction has been selected based on feedback from industry.

Online TAE upgrade students:

• This course is delivered online over a 6-month period and is self-paced.
• This course has been specifically created for those Trainers and Assessors who are required to update their TAE qualifications to include TAEASS502 and TAELLN411.
• GOTAFE offers this course as a blend of credit transfer, full and GAP Training .

Some commonly asked questions:

1. I have a Teaching (Primary or Secondary) qualification, do I have to complete this course?
   Yes.
2. I have a BSZ qualification in workplace training, can I upgrade to the TAE40116?
   The BSZ qualification is no longer recognised in the sector due to the significant changes in the sector. You would be required to complete the full TAE40116.
3. I already have a tertiary degree in my vocational area, do I need to to do all the TAE40116?
   Unless you have a tertiary qualification in vocation education and training, there will be a number of units that are specific to the VET sector that you will need to undertake. Your Trainer and Assessor will discuss this on an individual basis.

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Further information is provided at course induction.

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

• Aspirations/career goals
• Educational attainment and capability
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Enrolment in general public entry courses will require a selection interview. Please call 1300 468 233 to enquire further.

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.