TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Version Effective: 29th of April, 2024
Course Details

Course Summary

Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will enable you to develop and improve on your existing skills to further understand unpacking, developing and delivering training packages to individuals, groups and organisations. CQUniversity offer a world class course that guides you step by step through these processes, enhancing employment opportunities, professional development and advancement within your own organisation.

This course is delivered in four clusters of units, enrolment in all units under each cluster and in the correct sequence listed in the Course Structure tab is a requirement of the delivery.  New students must enrol in the Design cluster units before any other units of the qualification.

All units of the course are currently being presented in mandatory virtual classes online, using zoom.  All students must attend the online zoom classes for each cluster of units, the zoom link is available on Moodle.  Classes are scheduled over a period of 13 days, scheduled throughout the year with no recordings provided prior to attendance.  Zoom sessions run between the hours of 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.  Join our Zoom classes from anywhere in Australia.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Students undertaking this course must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in their proposed teaching and assessment area. Vocational competency is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience and may include, but not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.

CQUniversity requires:

  • completion of BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.
  • attendance in mandatory zoom workshops for the duration of the course
  • all new students to commence with the Design units in Cluster 1

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Education and Humanities
Skill Area
  • General Education and Training
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This qualification reflects the roles of individuals delivering training and assessment services in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Possible Career Titles include Enterprise Trainer, Registered Training Organisation Trainer, Training Adviser or Training Needs Analyst, Vocational Education Teacher

Course Structures
Full Qualification

This qualification is delivered on Moodle, for a period of 34 weeks, with scheduled mandatory zoom workshops.

The delivery of this qualification is divided into four clusters of units and is delivered concurrently.

 

Students must enrol in the Design Cluster first, and follow the course study sequence.

Refer to the Residential schools tab for the course delivery schedule.

Typically, students would take at least 34 weeks to complete the program if they enrol in the continuous schedule of mandatory face-to-face zoom sessions.

 

 

  • Mixed Mode
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Design Cluster

In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Define the parameters of the learning program
  • Work within the VET policy framework
  • Develop program content
  • Design the structure of the learning program
  • Select appropriate training package or accredited course
  • Analyse and interpret the qualifications framework
  • Contextualise units and modules for client applications
  • Analyse and interpret assessment information
TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs More Information Training.gov Details
TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs More Information Training.gov Details
Literacy & Numeracy Unit

In this Unit, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Analyse Language Literacy and Numeracy requirements
  • Select and use resources and strategies to address LLN skill requirements
  • Use specialist LLN support where required
  • Evaluate effectiveness of learning support and assessment strategies in addressing LLN requirements
TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills More Information Training.gov Details
Delivery Cluster

In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Interpret learning environment and delivery requirements
  • Establish effective work environment for learning
  • Prepare session plans and resources for delivery
  • Deliver and facilitate training sessions
  • Support and monitor learning
  • Develop a work-based learning pathway
  • Establish the learning-facilitation relationship
  • Implement the work-based learning pathway
  • Maintain, develop and evaluate the learning-facilitation relationship
  • Prepare, deliver and review a presentation
BSBCMM411 Make presentations More Information Training.gov Details
TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning More Information Training.gov Details
Assessment Cluster

In this Cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Determine the assessment approach
  • Gather quality evidence
  • Prepare the assessment and plan
  • Identify modification and contextualisation requirements
  • Develop the assessment instruments
  • Support the candidate
  • Make the assessment decision
  • Record and report the assessment decision
  • Review the assessment process
  • Prepare for validation
  • Participate in the validation of assessment tools
  • Contribute to validation outcomes
  • Determine the focus and design of the assessment tool
  • Develop, review and trial the assessment tool
TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools More Information Training.gov Details
TAEASS402 Assess competence More Information Training.gov Details
TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation More Information Training.gov Details
TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 TAEDES401 - Design and develop learning programs
1 TAEDES402 - Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs
2 TAELLN411 - Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills
3 BSBCMM411 - Make presentations
3 TAEDEL402 - Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
3 TAEDEL401 - Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
4 TAEASS502 - Design and develop assessment tools
4 TAEASS402 - Assess competence
4 TAEASS403 - Participate in assessment validation
4 TAEASS401 - Plan assessment activities and processes


Upgrade from TAE40110

The upgrade course has been designed to be completed within 20 - 26 weeks.  

Assessment Cluster and the TAELLN411 unit are scheduled mandatory face to face zoom sessions throughout the year.

Students have the capacity to complete the required training sooner depending on their experience and skills.

 

  • Mixed Mode
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Upgrade Units

Qualification upgrade students who have successfully completed TAE40110 who are wishing to upgrade their qualification to TAE40116 are to enrol into the following units: TAEASS401, TAEASS403, TAEASS502 and TAELLN411. Students will need to provide a copy of their TAE40110 qualification to their teacher upon enrolment.

TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools More Information Training.gov Details
TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes More Information Training.gov Details
TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation More Information Training.gov Details
TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Unit Code Unit Name
TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools
TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation
TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Third Party Verification
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Full Qualification
Upgrade from TAE40110

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Full Qualification
Upgrade from TAE40110

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Full Qualification
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
Upgrade from TAE40110
Online
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Full Qualification
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
Upgrade from TAE40110

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Full Qualification
Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
Upgrade from TAE40110
More Details

More Details

Zoom sessions run between the hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm.  

 

February 2024 Zoom workshops

 

Delivery cluster units TAEDEL401 TAEDEL402 BSBCMM411 Monday 12 February to Thursday 15 February

 

Assessment cluster units TAEASS401 TAEASS402 TAEASS403 TAEASS502 Monday 26 February to Friday 1 March

 

 

April 2024 Zoom workshops

 

Delivery cluster units TAEDEL401 TAEDEL402 BSBCMM411 Monday 8 April to Thursday 11 April

 

Assessment cluster units TAEASS401 TAEASS402 TAEASS403 TAEASS502 Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May