Student’s typically complete this course as they are interested in becoming a vocational trainer and assessor, this can arise from their experience within the workplace or a desire to instruct others best practice. This qualification (TAE40116) reflects the roles of individuals delivering training and assessment services in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.

This qualification (or the skill sets derived from units of competency within it) is also suitable preparation for those engaged in the delivery of training and assessment of competence in a workplace context, as a component of a structured VET program.

It is expected that a participant would spend between 5-15 hours per week, reviewing course materials and completing assessment tasks. However, this may vary depending on the prior experience and knowledge of the participant. As the course is completed via a blended model, students will have access to short videos, live webinars and recorded webinars to reflect on throughout their course as well as direct access to their trainer. The learning schedule is set out in a linear format with students completing clusters within a set timeframe. The time frame includes all learning and assessment activities. It is anticipated the course length will be adjusted to cater for individual student’s requirements. The recommended/scheduled dates for training, other learning methodologies and subsequently assessment can and will be adjusted to satisfy student requirements.

To complete all requirements of this course students will need to have access to the following throughout their learning:

• Internet
• Computer
• Resources
• Three candidates/participants that are employed in a workplace to help gather information
• Two participants to develop individual assessment analysis
• Two separate groups of learners each containing 8 participants
• Three separate learners to deliver training and assessment too

A blended delivery mode is employed including webinars, self paced learning and pre recorded sessions that are available on demand. Students will also be supported through e-mail, telephone, zoom and any other processes employed by Southern Education to assist students.

The following techniques are employed during face to face delivery depending on the subject matter:
Trainer presentations and demonstrations

• Videos
• Individual tasks
• Case studies
• Research
• Role plays
• Practical demonstrations
• Group work

Access to the learning resources for the course for will be provided to the student via their online learning management system. Students will read relevant sections of the resources prior to delivery in preparation for the training.
Students may contact their trainer for support/ assistance outside of scheduled contact times or directly to Southern Education if required.

Your assessment will take place at Southern Educations facility or on line depending upon the unit being assessed. Assessment methods include a combination of written tests, projects, reports and practical activities (depending upon the definition of these tasks). Simulated workplace environments will be created during assessment tasks to create a as close to real life situations as possible. Student’s competency against the unit of competency specifications are assessed throughout the course. Students are provided with opportunities for re-assessment if they fail to demonstrate competency during assessment tasks.

Students will be informed of assessment processes and methodologies pre-enrolment and at orientation. The assessment in this qualification is broken into 6 clusters, assessment involves a variety of tasks during and after the formal training component. These tasks include workbook activities, practical tasks, presentations, reflections, short answer, multiple choice and selection questions as well as project work. As this is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) assessments are practical in nature. It is expected that you will conduct practical assessments which will involve training & assessing environments with real participants and consultation with others

Participants entering this program must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in their proposed teaching and assessing area therefore, participants must satisfy Southern Education’s entry requirements and will be required to complete an extensive pre-training review and LLN assessment. Documentation supporting professional experience will be required including a current CV.

Students must demonstrate they possess Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) to meet course demands.

A Pre-Training Review is completed by students during the application process. On completion of the Pre-Training Review, Southern Education determines if the course is suitable for the student and whether it addresses their learning needs.

• Enterprise Trainer
• Workplace Assessor
• Workshop Facilitator
• Mentor/Coach
• RTO Trainer and Assessor
• Lead Trainer/Assessor
• Lecturer

Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency with a Registered Training Organisation that contain the same unit code as those within this course can apply for Credit Transfer by sending a certified copy of their certificate or statement of attainment to info@southerneducation.com.au.

The course costs for Certificate IV TAE40116 Training and Assessment start from $2000 per student, please refer to the payment schedule for further information.