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TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment~

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Free TAFE

Next intake April 2023
LocationsOnline
Geelong City Campus
Werribee Princes Campus
DurationFull-time: 6 Months
Part-time: 12 months

Course description

Would you like to teach in your area of expertise? This course will allow you to deliver training and assessment in the vocational education and training sector or deliver accredited training in the workplace. 

This qualification ensures you learn how to plan, develop, validate and conduct assessments. On completion, you will have learned how to deliver presentations, training to groups, workplace training to individuals, address learners' language, literacy and numeracy skills, develop learning programs based on national training packages and conduct the competency-based assessment.

Take advantage of Job Trainer and Free TAFE! Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Job Trainer opportunity Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

This is a JobTrainer Priority Course. All students who meet the Skills First eligibility criteria can access free or reduced tuition fees for this course. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

~ This course is in transition.

The course code, title, units and content may change in future. Further information will be provided on The Gordon website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.

Possible career outcomes

  • Industry trainer and/or assessor
  • Vocational Education and Training (VET) trainer and assessor
  • Training advisor or training needs analyst

Wondering if this industry will suit you?

We have created a very short course quiz to help you gain a little more understanding of what is required and whether you might enjoy a role in this industry. Take the quiz here.


Applications & attendance

How to apply

  1. Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
  2. Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

IntakeApplicationsAttendanceClassesDuration 
2023 February
Online Open: 1 Aug 2022
Close: 20 Nov 2022 Class NightStart: 2 Feb 2023
Thursday Night Online Zoom 5 pm to 9 pm
  Part-time: 12 months    
2023 February
Online Open: 1 Aug 2022
Close: 20 Dec 2022 Class DayStart: 1 Feb 2023
Wednesday Day Online 9am-4pm - 6 Month
 Full-time: 6 Months    
2023 February
Online Open: 21 Nov 2022
Close: 15 Jan 2023 Class NightStart: 2 Feb 2023
Thursday Night Online Zoom 5 pm to 9 pm
  Part-time: 12 months    
2023 February
Geelong City Campus Open: 1 Aug 2022
Close: 16 Jan 2023 Class NightStart: 1 Feb 2023
Wednesday Night On Campus 5 pm to 9 pm
  Part-time: 12 months    
2023 April
Online Open: 15 Jan 2023
Close: 1 Apr 2023 Class DayStart: 26 Apr 2023
Wednesday Day Online Zoom 9 am to 1 pm
  Part-time: 12 months  Apply  
2023 April
Online Open: 15 Jan 2023
Close: 1 Apr 2023 Class NightStart: 27 Apr 2023
Thursday Night Online Zoom 5 pm to 9 pm
  Part-time: 12 months  Apply  
2023 June
Online Open: 15 Jan 2023
Close: 1 Jun 2023 Class DayStart: 1 Jun 2023
Thursday Day Online 9am to 4pm - 6 Month
 Full-time: 6 Months  Apply  
2023 July
Geelong City Campus Open: 1 Apr 2023
Close: 1 Jul 2023 Class DayStart: 11 Jul 2023
Tuesday Day On Campus 9 am to 1 pm
  Part-time: 12 months    
2023 July
Werribee Princes Campus Open: 1 Apr 2023
Close: 1 Jul 2023 Class DayStart: 12 Jul 2023
Tuesday Day On Campus 9am to 1pm
  Part-time: 12 months    
2023 July
Online Open: 1 Apr 2023
Close: 1 Jul 2023 Class NightStart: 12 Jul 2023
Wednesday Night Online Zoom 5 pm to 9 pm
  Part-time: 12 months    
2023 July
Online Open: 1 Apr 2023
Close: 1 Jul 2023 Class NightStart: 12 Jul 2023
Wednesday Night Online Zoom 5 pm to 9 pm
  Part-time: 12 months    
2023 October
Online Open: 15 Jul 2023
Close: 1 Oct 2023 Class NightStart: 4 Oct 2023
Wed Night Online Zoom 5 pm to 9 pm
  Part-time: 12 months    
2023 October
Online Open: 15 Jul 2023
Close: 1 Oct 2023 Class DayStart: 5 Oct 2023
Thursday Day Online Zoom 9 am to 1 pm
  Part-time: 12 months    

 

Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside class time. This will be different for each course and will depend on a student’s level of skill and experience.

Class days and times in the above table are indicative. Prior to course commencement, changes may be necessary. Follow the link for more information on Attendance mode definitions. When you submit your application, please make sure you answer all the questions. Only successful applicants with complete applications will receive an offer. We issue offers as soon as possible. Follow the link for more information on Offer timing.

Many courses have limited places and high demand. We may close an intake before the date above. We recommend you apply early. If student numbers are insufficient we may cancel an intake or a course.

Additional attendance information

This program is available as a six-month fast track or 12-month part-time program. We offer day and evening classes either face-to-face in a classroom or online via Zoom.  

  • Applicants must be 18 years and over at the time of course commencement
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in their 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
  • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Job Trainer. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills .

Practice tests

In order to prepare for your LLN, you may wish to attempt some practise tests in which you will find similar questions (with solutions too). These practice tests are not VSL approved but may be similar in question type and level of difficulty to what may be asked in the VSL approved LLN. Click here for practice tests. Please note, the VSL approved LLN cannot be resat within 3 months of undertaking it.

  • Applicants must be 18 years and over at the time of course commencement
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in their 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

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Selection mode

Core Units Code Hours
Address adult language literacy and numeracy skills TAELLN411 30
Assess competence TAEASS402 25
Design and develop assessment tools TAEASS502 40
Design and develop learning programs TAEDES401 50
Participate in assessment validation TAEASS403 35
Plan assessment activities and processes TAEASS401 40
Plan organise and deliver group-based learning TAEDEL401 30
Plan organise and facilitate learning in the workplace TAEDEL402 25
Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs TAEDES402 25
Elective Units Code Hours
Make a presentation BSBCMM401 30

 

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

  • Workplace tasks
  • Written assignments
  • Practical demonstrations - workplace and/or simulations; presentations

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

FeesRateUnitIndicative Course HoursIndicative Tuition Payable by StudentMax. Indicative Government Subsidy Total
Concession Tuition AUD $1.51 per hour 330 AUD $498.00 AUD $2,362.00
Standard Tuition AUD $7.54 per hour 330 AUD $2,488.00 AUD $2,362.00
Full Fee Tuition AUD $16.52 per hour 330 AUD $5,452.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Resources AUD $450.00
Education Levy AUD $49.50

 

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help and student loans

VET Student Loans are available for eligible students for tuition fees ONLY.
The current years maximum VET Student Loan Course Cap is $

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

Date published: 28/01/2023 3:08:01 PM
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