Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Course Enquiries:	Chadstone: 9564 1603 Email: business@holmesglen.edu.au Moorabbin: 9209 5868 Email: moorbus@holmesglen.edu.au
Course Code:	TAA40104
Start Date(s):	February and July.
Location:	Chadstone Moorabbin
Total Course Length:	Part-time: 1 evening or half day per week, for the equivalent of 1 semester, plus 2 to 4 full day workshops scheduled on separate weekends during the semester.
Prerequisites:	VCE (ENTER); or equivalent;or Mature age (at least 18 years of age and away from formal education for at least 1 year); or Certificate IV in Workplace (Category 2) or Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training; or Interest in workplace training and conducting assessment; or Ability to analyse procedures; or Enthusiasm to actively participate in group activities; or Adequate literacy skill.

Overview

This course comprises 14 units of competency, and will appeal to individuals who have responsibility for developing and delivering training programs, and/or assessing training participants and/or employees. It will also benefit individuals who aspire to enter this field within the workplace.

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Design and develop learning programs for groups and individuals in various environments
Plan, organise, conduct and validate assessments
Create a healthy, safe and inclusive learning culture; and
Understand the requirements to work within the field of vocational education and training (VET).

This course replaces the Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training BSZ40198, and satisfies the Workplace Trainer Competency Standards and the Competency Standards for Assessment.

Qualification & Recognition

The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is granted on the successful completion of 12 core subjects, plus 2 elective units of competency.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.

RPL Booklet

Course Fees

- Fee for service $2000, concession not available for this course. No Government subsidised place. Payment plan available to assist students to pay in instalments.

How to Apply

Directly to Holmesglen

Course Structure

Unit: Hours

Plan and organise assessment: This unit specifies the competence required to plan and organise the assessment process, including recognition of prior learning (RPL), in a competency based assessment system; 10
Assess competence: This unit specifies the competence required to assess the competence of a candidate.; 15
Develop Assessment Tools: This unit specifies the competence required to develop assessment tools.; 30
Participate In Assessment Validation: This unit specifies the competence required to participate in an assessment validation process.; 20
Plan And Organise Group-based Delivery: This unit specifies the competency required to plan and organise training for individuals within a group.; 20
Facilitate Individual Learning: This unit specifies the competency required to facilitate individual learning through a one-on-one relationship between a learner and facilitator.; 15
Facilitate Work-based Learning: This unit specifies the outcomes required to use work effectively as a learning process.; 15
Use Training Packages To Meet Client Needs: This unit specifies the competency required to use Training Packages and accredited courses as a tool to support industry, organisation or individual competency development needs.; 20
Design And Develop Learning Programs: This unit specifies the competency required to conceptualise, design, develop and evaluate learning programs to meet an identified need for a group of learners, using appropriate criteria.; 40
Work Effectively In Vocational Education And Training: This unit specifies the competency required to work effectively in the policy and operating environment of the vocational education and training sector.; 10
Foster And Promote An Inclusive Learning Culture: This unit specifies the competency required to foster and promote an environment, which supports inclusive work practices and learning culture.; 10
Ensure A Healthy And Safe Learning Environment: This unit specifies the competency required to ensure the health, safety and welfare of learners and candidates.; 10
Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills: This unit specifies the competency required to conduct individual and group instruction and demonstration of work skills.; 40
Facilitate Group-based Learning: This unit specifies the competency required to facilitate learning by individuals within a group.; 20

Assessment

Assessment may be a combination of written and online assignments, tests, examinations and practical application projects.

Career and Further Study Opportunities

The course will benefit staff development officers, training officers, training instructors and workplace assessors. It is the standard course requirement for trainers employed within most TAFE Institutes and Registered Training Organisations.

Graduates of the Certificate IV Training and Assessment will be well equipped to pursue further studies in fields associated with training and assessment, at Diploma level or at University. Students may be eligible for some credits for studies already undertaken, however students should consult the Institute prior to application.