Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Overview

Teach your profession with this qualification! Completion of this course may enable you to start a career delivering training and assessment services in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. It is also suitable preparation if you are engaged in the delivery of training and assessment of competence in a workplace context.

Job roles may include:

• Registered Training Organisation (RTO) trainer and assessor
• Enterprise trainer and assessor
• Enterprise assessor
• Vocational education teacher

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
• Online – All teaching and assessment will be completed online

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)
• Online Delivery

When You Can Start

• Start 29 April 2025 (Tuesday evenings online) 6pm - 8pm

When You Can Enrol

Apply now for 2025. All training is on campus with self-directed learning online.

Note: If the ‘Apply Now’ button is not available, please register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when our next course intake scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Duration

48 sessions (12-18 months from commencement date to complete all assessment tasks). Students receive a detailed course delivery plan (timetable) on enrolment.

Schedule

On-campus: this course is offered as face-to-face classes (1 day per week). This is supported by self-directed online learning (via Moodle, our online student learning system) which requires the completion of directed learning activities and assessments in your own time. You will also be expected to initiate your own individual study, research and learning. Learning resources, learning activities and assessment processes are accessible via Moodle and the recommended textbook. As significant critical learning occurs during class time, you are required to attend the scheduled classes.

Online: this course is offered via scheduled weekly online/Zoom workshops. You are required to complete self-directed learning in your own time and come prepared to participate in the weekly evening workshops (6pm - 8pm). Learning resources, learning activities and assessment processes are accessible via Moodle and the recommended textbook. Assessment sessions are scheduled throughout the course and are held from 6pm-9pm, you must attend the assessment sessions.

Note: Expected hours of self-directed study required for each delivery method will depend on your existing knowledge and learning style.

As an additional resource, the recommended textbook is Vocational Training and Assessment (Hill, Hill, Perlitz, 2016). This textbook is available for borrowing from the David Mann Library.

Requirements

Vocational Competency You must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in your 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. We will ensure that you have vocational competency by discussing and collecting certified copies of any relevant certificates you hold, and an up-to- date and verified resume.

Digital Capability Learning and assessment resources are accessed via Moodle, Wodonga TAFE’s online learning platform. You will need a computer/laptop, headset, microphone, camera and reliable internet connection. It is critical that your technology skills and access to technology do not impede your learning. Both the on campus and online courses require you to have access to reliable digital equipment such as: computer / laptop, camera, headset, internet connection. Students need to be competent in word processing (Microsoft Word), emails, and file management.

Assessment

There is a range of assessment tasks to complete against each unit of competency, or cluster of units, in this qualification. You will receive detailed information about all assessments as you progress through each unit. Assessment methods include:

• research and written tasks;
• practical activities;
• demonstration of your teaching and facilitation skills; and,
• demonstration of your assessor skills.

Students will align their learning and assessment activities to qualifications and units of competency from a Training Package that is relevant to their chosen industry sector.

Skills developed

- Professional practice in the VET sector
- Use nationally recognised training products
- Plan, prepare and conduct competency-based assessment
- Participate in assessment validation
- Integrate foundation skills in training and assessment
- Design and develop training and session plans
- Create and make training presentations
- Facilitate individual and small group training
- Facilitate and assess online training

Compulsory Units

TAEASS404 Assess competence in an online environment
TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL405 Plan, organise and facilitate online learning
TAELLN422 Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations
TAEASS412 Assess competence
TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training
TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector

Licences/Tickets

Achievement of this qualification is a requirement under the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification.

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $3,760.00 (Tuition $3,760.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $752.00 (Tuition $752.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $6,110.00 (Tuition $6,110.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

Additional fee assistance may be available for eligible individuals, as part of State & Commonwealth government initiatives. Materials fees may apply.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding may be made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Materials Fees

• Recommended text book: Vocational Training and Assessment (Hill, Hill, Perlitz, 2016)

Careers

Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment may lead you to employment in roles such as:

• Registered Training Organisation (RTO) trainer and assessor
• Enterprise trainer and assessor
• Enterprise assessor
• Vocational education teacher

Pathways

Job opportunities as described above, or further study in courses such as the Diploma of Vocational Education and Training. Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Apply online now via the ‘Apply Now’ button. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LLN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LLN Assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LLN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LLN and Digital Assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LLN Assessment or the Digital Assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LLN and Digital Assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.