Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

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

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 course is currently available as part of the Free TAFE scheme but is subject to eligibility requirements and may change in the future.

Recognition of Prior Learning for TAE

Careers & study pathways

Where can this course take me?

This course prepares graduates to work in the VET sector as a:

• Trainer and Assessor
• Trainer
• Enterprise Trainer and Assessor
  
• Learning Product Developer
• Assessor (Training)
• Enterprise Trainer

Further study

After graduating, participants might like to undertake further study in the TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training.

Course details

Upcoming dates and times

Attendance & commitment

General public online delivery | 1 year course length | Part-time study load

Students are expected to:

• Complete units online through GOTAFE's LMS goLearn (access is granted to each topic after successful completion of the previous topic).
• Spend approximately 15 hours per week working through their course materials, researching, revising, completing assessments, and communicating.
• Submit assessment tasks into goLearn (LMS) as per scheduled due dates provided by your teacher.
• Have the ability to undertake asynchronous or self-directed learning, as there are no scheduled attendance requirements or scheduled webinars. Access to teachers for individuals and/or group support is via appointment only.
• Have appropriate digital literacy to navigate online learning requirements including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications, cloud storage file management, recording & uploading videos various digital communication.
• Have appropriate digital resources to engage in online learning, including internet and hardware (see Technology Requirements).
• Communicate with their teacher promptly via email, MS Teams or GoLearn (LMS) if experiencing barriers or circumstances change with their studies or impact their ability to submit assessments.
• Be able to meet the unit assessment requirements of this online course, which includes video assessments and access to individuals to act as learners (see Assessment Methods below for further details).

General public online delivery | 1.25 years course length | Part-time study load

Students will be expected to:

• Attend scheduled online classes one night per week (Tuesdays) 6 pm – 9 pm during Victorian school terms as per the timetable provided.
• Attend weekly online sessions held Thursdays 12pm - 1pm, during Victorian School terms. Sessions will be recorded for students who are unable to attend.
• Complete units online through GOTAFE'S LMS goLearn (access is granted to each cluster after successful completion of the previous cluster)
• Spend approximately 10 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and assessment completion.
• Submit assessments into goLearn by the scheduled due dates (dates provided by your trainer).
• Communicate with their trainer via email, MS Teams or GoLearn (LMS) promptly if barriers or circumstances change with their studies or ability to submit assessments.
• Meet the unit assessment requirements of this course, which includes live presentations, video assessments and access to individuals to act as learners. Have appropriate digital literacy to navigate online learning requirements including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Teams, cloud storage file management, recording & uploading videos and various digital communication methods.
• Have appropriate digital resources to engage in online learning, including internet and computer hardware.
• Have appropriate digital literacy to navigate online learning requirements including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Teams, cloud storage file management, recording & uploading videos and various digital communication methods.

General public blended delivery | 1 year course length | Part-time study load

Students will be expected to:

• Attend on-campus training and assessment scheduled sessions 9am–3pm as per timetable provided (25 days in total).
• Attend structured interactive online sessions (1 hour per session), varied days of attendance, as per timetable provided. Sessions will be recorded for students who are unable to attend.
• Spend approximately 12 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and assessment completion.
• Submit assessments to goLearn (LMS) by scheduled due dates (dates provided by your trainer).
• Communicate with their trainer via email, MS Teams or goLearn (LMS) promptly if barriers or circumstances change with their studies or ability to submit assessments. Please note: Students will have access to their trainer for one-on-one support via goLearn (LMS), MS Teams, email or phone.
• Complete units online through GOTAFEs LMS goLearn (access is granted to each cluster after successful completion of the previous cluster)
• Have the ability to undertake asynchronous or self-directed learning. Have appropriate digital literacy to navigate online learning requirements including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications, cloud storage file management, recording & uploading videos and various digital communication methods.
• Have appropriate digital resources to engage in online learning, including internet and computer hardware.
• Meet the unit assessment requirements of this course, which includes live presentations, video assessments and access to individuals to act as learners.

Industry group blended delivery | 1 year course length | Part-time study load

Students are expected to:

• Attend scheduled on-campus training and assessment sessions one day per week 9 am – 3 pm as per the timetable provided.
• Spend approximately 13 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and assessment completion.
• Complete units online through GOTAFEs LMS goLearn (access is granted to each topic after successful completion of the previous topic).
• Have the ability to undertake asynchronous or self-directed learning.
• Have appropriate digital literacy to navigate online learning requirements including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications, cloud storage file management, recording & uploading videos and various digital communication methods.
• Have appropriate digital resources to engage in online learning, including internet and computer hardware.
• Submission of assessments to goLearn (LMS) must be by scheduled due dates (dates provided by your trainer).
• Communicate with their trainer via email, MS Teams or GoLearn (LMS) promptly if barriers or circumstances change with their studies or ability to submit assessments.
• Meet the unit assessment requirements of this course, which includes live presentations, video assessments and access to individuals to act as learners.

General Public online delivery | 1.25 years course length | Part-time study load

Students are expected to:

• Attend 2 hour weekly online classes, time to be advised by the trainer (33 in total).
• Spend approximately 14 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision and completion of assessments
• Complete units online through GOTAFEs LMS goLearn (access is granted to each topic after successful completion of the previous topic).
• Have the ability to undertake asynchronous or self-directed learning.
• Have appropriate digital literacy to navigate online learning requirements including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications, cloud storage file management, recording & uploading videos and various digital communication methods.
• Have appropriate digital resources to engage in online learning, including internet and computer hardware.
• Submit assessment tasks to goLearn (LMS) as per scheduled due dates (dates provided by your trainer).
• Communicate with their trainer via email, MS Teams or goLearn (LMS) promptly if barriers or circumstances change with their studies or ability to submit assessments.
• Be able to meet the unit assessment requirements of this online course, which includes video assessments and access to individuals to act as learners (see Assessment Methods for further details).
• Communicate with their trainer via email, MS Teams or GoLearn (LMS) promptly if barriers or circumstances change with their studies or ability to submit assessments.
• Access of up to four (4) people face-to-face to act as learners multiple times throughout the course (see Assessment Methods for further details).
• NOTE: The Assessment requirements of this online cohort will require students to be filmed/videoed presenting, and this is to be submitted and uploaded to GoLearn (LMS).

Additional Information

This cohort includes Training and Assessment sessions. The Training and Assessment sessions are structured, interactive sessions with specific units or assessments covered. These sessions are held for a one hour duration during the day once to twice a week (during Victorian school terms). It is highly recommended students attend these sessions when able too however, if students are unable to attend sessions, sessions will be recorded. Assessment sessions are scheduled to assist students with practical assessment requirements. Timetables will be provided to students upon enrolment and as course commencement date is approaching.

Assessment Requirements
This course has a significant number of practical training and assessment requirements. ALL practical observation assessments MUST be observed in person by a GOTAFE TAE trainer and assessor OR video recorded and submitted as evidence for a GOTAFE TAE trainer and assessor to view as outlined below:

• Deliver multiple training sessions of at least 30 minutes. The requirements of these sessions vary, with some sessions requiring 1:1 training and others requiring up to 4 candidates to participate at the same time.
• Online students will be required to source their own candidates for these sessions and will complete the tasks at a time best suited for them. The sessions will be recorded and submitted for assessment via the GOTAFE online learning platform by the set due date.
• Participate in 3 x pre-assessment validations and 3 x assessment validations in a group of at least 4 people, including "an experienced VET teacher, trainer, and assessor." Students who meet the assessment conditions can complete this task in their workplace. Alternatively, students will be placed in groups to work with their peers, supported by the assessor.
• Assess two different candidates in 2 units of competency and conduct 2 RPL assessments on one candidate. Online students will be required to source their own learners for these sessions and will complete the tasks at a time best suited for them. The sessions will be recorded and submitted for assessment via the GOTAFE online learning platform by the due date.
• Plan, organise, facilitate, and review an online learning program on two (2) topics for a group of at least three (3) candidates. Online students will be required to source their own candidates for these sessions and will complete the tasks at a time best suited for them. The sessions will be recorded and submitted for assessment via the GOTAFE online learning platform by the due date.
• Prepare, administer, decide and finalise two online assessment tasks for three (3) candidates. Online students must have access to a suitable training audience for up to four (4) candidates at one time; these may be adult colleagues, family, or other personal associates. The sessions will be recorded and submitted for assessment via the GOTAFE online learning platform by the due date.
• The Assessment requirements of this qualification will require:
  • You to be filmed/videoed presenting, and this is to be submitted and uploaded to GoLearn (LMS).
  • Access of up to four (4) people face-to-face to act as learners multiple times throughout the course (see Assessment Methods for further details).

Assessment methods

Assessment methods may include:

• Written questions
• Portfolios
• Observation and demonstrations
• Practical demonstrations

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 12 units: 6 core and 6 elective.

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 and 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.

Technology requirements:

• Students must have the following:
  • 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, and 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.

Industry requirements

Once qualified, VET Trainer & Assessors must meet trainer and 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 delivered and assessed.
• Have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided.
• Have current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment.
• Undertake relevant professional development.

Student Resources

Students must have access to:

• Laptop/computer with internet access.
• Webcam and microphone/headset/speakers for virtual meetings.
• A device to create a video (for example, a smartphone or computer).
• Current industry equipment / materials / facilities / training resources required to undertake training and assessment tasks and activities.
• Minimum numbers of training audience/validation participant numbers required to satisfy various assessment tasks and activities.
• Workplace /industry specific codes of practice, regulations and directives.
• Workplace/worksite safety and risk management framework, assessments, guidance, inductions, registers and policies.

Enrolment

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

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

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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.

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Support for personal issues

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Disability support

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Counselling services

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Koorie Unit

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