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

Duration

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

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

Certification

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

Compulsory Units

Fees

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.

Pathways

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

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

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process