TAE40122 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Version Effective: 1st of April, 2024

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification is designed for individuals seeking to become proficient trainers and assessors across various industries.  It aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively plan, deliver, and assess training programs within a vocational education and training (VET) setting. 

Requirements - To Be Eligible

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

Entry Requirements

Those entering this qualification must be able to demonstrate vocational competence in their proposed training and assessing area. Vocational competence is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.

CQUniversity requirements:

  • completion of BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course
  • access to computer with internet

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $4,704.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $392.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $294.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
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 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 qualification meets the minimum education requirement for trainers and assessors operating without supervision under applicable VET legislation, frameworks and/or standards. 

Course Structures
ONLINE

Online - this qualification is delivered via our online platform, Moodle, over 54 weeks.

The delivery of this qualification is divided into 6 clusters of units, with a total of 12 units. 

This qualification is competency and cluster-based, and students can complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

Students must successfully complete all components of the assessment tasks within the qualification to be deemed competent.

  • Online
Cluster 1 Introduction to VET

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

  • interpreting VET policy context
  • operating within VET delivery and compliance frameworks
  • working effectively with vocational learners
  • plan and improve own professional practice
TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 Introduction to training

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

  • prepare, deliver and review the presentation
  • organise instruction and demonstration
  • conduct instruction and demonstration
  • check and review training performance
BSBCMM411 Make presentations More Information Training.gov Details
TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 Introduction to foundation skills

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

  • Identify, apply and review integrated foundation skill resources, strategies, and advice
  • organisational procedures and resources
  • techniques to collaborate with sources of foundation skill support
  • mechanisms to review effectiveness
TAELLN422 Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 Design and facilitate

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

  • plan, design and develop plans for vocational training
  • plan, prepare, and customise vocational training
  • deliver face-to-face vocational training
  • support individual and group learning
  • review vocational training practice
  • prepare to facilitate, develop plans and implement workplace-based learning
  • establish and develop the learning relationship
  • close and evaluate workplace-based learning
TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training More Information Training.gov Details
TAEDEL412 Facilitate work-based learning More Information Training.gov Details
TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 Assessment

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

  • Prepare, analyse, apply and evaluate nationally recognised training products
  • plan and prepare to conduct assessment
  • customise assessment process
  • prepare candidates
  • collect evidence
  • make assessment judgement
  • review assessment practice
  • prepare for validation activities
  • participate in assessment validation
  • contribute to validation outcomes
TAEASS412 Assess competence More Information Training.gov Details
TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs More Information Training.gov Details
TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 6 elearning and assessment

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

  • prepare and assess in online environment
  • administer online assessment
  • make assessment decision of evidence submitted online
  • finalise the online assessment process
  • plan and organise online learning environment for delivery of synchronous and asynchronous learning activities
  • introduce and establish online learning
  • facilitate and support online learning
  • review online learning processes
TAEDEL405 Plan, organise and facilitate online learning More Information Training.gov Details
TAEASS404 Assess competence in an online environment More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 TAEPDD401 - Work effectively in the VET sector
2 BSBCMM411 - Make presentations
2 TAEDEL311 - Provide work skill instruction
3 TAELLN422 - Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice
4 TAEDES412 - Design and develop plans for vocational training
4 TAEDEL412 - Facilitate work-based learning
4 TAEDEL411 - Facilitate vocational training
5 TAEASS412 - Assess competence
5 TAEDES411 - Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
5 TAEASS413 - Participate in assessment validation
6 TAEDEL405 - Plan, organise and facilitate online learning
6 TAEASS404 - Assess competence in an online environment


MIXED MODE

Mixed Mode - this course is delivered via our online platform (Moodle) and additional weekly face to face zoom sessions over a total period of 54 weeks.

The delivery of this course is divided into 6 clusters of units, with a total of 12 units. 

It is competency and cluster-based, and students can complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. 

Students must complete all components of the assessment tasks within the course to be deemed competent.

  • Mixed Mode
Cluster 1 Introduction to VET

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

  • interpreting VET policy context
  • operating within VET delivery and compliance frameworks
  • working effectively with vocational learners
  • plan and improve own professional practice
TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 Introduction to training

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

  • prepare, deliver and review the presentation
  • organise instruction and demonstration
  • conduct instruction and demonstration
  • check and review training performance
BSBCMM411 Make presentations More Information Training.gov Details
TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 Introduction to foundation skills

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

  • Identify, apply and review integrated foundation skill resources, strategies, and advice
  • organisational procedures and resources
  • techniques to collaborate with sources of foundation skill support
  • mechanisms to review effectiveness
TAELLN422 Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 Design and facilitate

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

  • plan, design and develop plans for vocational training
  • plan, prepare, and customise vocational training
  • deliver face-to-face vocational training
  • support individual and group learning
  • review vocational training practice
  • prepare to facilitate, develop plans and implement workplace-based learning
  • establish and develop the learning relationship
  • close and evaluate workplace-based learning
TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training More Information Training.gov Details
TAEDEL412 Facilitate work-based learning More Information Training.gov Details
TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 Assessment

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

  • Prepare, analyse, apply and evaluate nationally recognised training products
  • plan and prepare to conduct assessment
  • customise assessment process
  • prepare candidates
  • collect evidence
  • make assessment judgement
  • review assessment practice
  • prepare for validation activities
  • participate in assessment validation
  • contribute to validation outcomes
TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs More Information Training.gov Details
TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation More Information Training.gov Details
TAEASS412 Assess competence More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 6 elearning and assessment

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

  • prepare and assess in online environment
  • administer online assessment
  • make assessment decision of evidence submitted online
  • finalise the online assessment process
  • plan and organise online learning environment for delivery of synchronous and asynchronous learning activities
  • introduce and establish online learning
  • facilitate and support online learning
  • review online learning processes
TAEDEL405 Plan, organise and facilitate online learning More Information Training.gov Details
TAEASS404 Assess competence in an online environment More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 TAEPDD401 - Work effectively in the VET sector
2 BSBCMM411 - Make presentations
2 TAEDEL311 - Provide work skill instruction
3 TAELLN422 - Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice
4 TAEDES412 - Design and develop plans for vocational training
4 TAEDEL412 - Facilitate work-based learning
4 TAEDEL411 - Facilitate vocational training
5 TAEDES411 - Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
5 TAEASS413 - Participate in assessment validation
5 TAEASS412 - Assess competence
6 TAEDEL405 - Plan, organise and facilitate online learning
6 TAEASS404 - Assess competence in an online environment


Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Other
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

ONLINE
Online
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
MIXED MODE

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

ONLINE
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
MIXED MODE

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

ONLINE
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
MIXED MODE
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