Transition information pack
TAE40122 Transition to Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
A focused transition program for holders of the TAE40110 or TAE40116, delivered by SPECTRAINING through a 5-day virtual classroom option or self-paced online study.
Transition units across design, delivery, assessment and validation.
Virtual workshop pathway with most assessment completed in class.
Study options: virtual face-to-face or self-paced online.
Self-paced and virtual pricing depends on prior TAE qualification.
Maintain Training Currency
The transition program supports current VET professionals who already hold TAE40110 or TAE40116 and need currency in contemporary training and assessment practice.
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment has been the industry standard for accredited vocational trainers and assessors for over 20 years. It is the requirement for trainers and assessors who assess any portion of a nationally accredited qualification. Maintaining currency in the training and assessment qualification can be highly beneficial for VET professionals.
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Training design and support
- TAEPDD401 Work effectively in vocational education and training
- BSBAUD412 Work within compliance frameworks
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Training development, delivery and assessment knowledge
- TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
- TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training
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Assessment instruments and new validation practical activities
- TAEASS412 Assess competence
- TAEASS413 Participate in assessment moderation and validation
Evidence You Can Apply
Participants demonstrate skills and knowledge in several ways across the training plan.
Resources, LMS and Devices
Students receive access to core learning materials and online folders for assessments, templates and supporting resources.
Textbook
SPECTRAINING Directors Dan and Terry Hill, with co-author Lee Perlitz, created Vocational Training and Assessment 3rd Edition (2023).
Each student receives an electronic copy at the start of the course and can refer to it throughout the program. The facilitator will ask participants to refer to the textbook to answer most questions raised during the program.
Participants are encouraged to search online for resources, definitions and examples throughout the course.
Common websites
Device access
You will be expected to have access to a device with Internet, a PDF reader and Microsoft Word and PowerPoint throughout this program.
Online resources
Upon enrolment, students receive a link to the online learning portal: https://learn.spectraining.edu.au.
The LMS contains the learning and assessment resources needed during the program. Students are encouraged to access and familiarise themselves with the folder structure so they can locate assessments, templates and learning resources as needed.
5 Days of Virtual Workshops
The self-paced option does not require attendance at virtual workshops, but can still use the schedule for personal time management.
Workshop dates
The course is designed to achieve a high level of transferability to the workplace. This is achieved over 5 days of workshop attendance with the majority of assessment completed in class, allowing for immediate feedback and effective assessment of work.
Workshop preparation
Prior to your workshop, access the LMS, download the third-party reports and review the training delivery evidence requirements. Prepare and deliver a 30-minute training session based upon a unit of competency and video your session for submission.
Learn Without Travel
Virtual classrooms provide the same nationally accredited standard of training and assessment as a standard face-to-face environment.
What you will need
- A computer with a webcam and a relatively quiet space
- Reliable broadband internet access
- Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, or compatible software
How sessions run
- You will receive a Zoom or MS Teams meeting invitation before the first workshop.
- Your facilitator will greet you and provide instructions for the day’s sessions.
- Each session includes learning content discussions, demonstrations, question and answer discussions, assessment activities and regular breaks.
Group work
Break-out rooms are used when group work is required. Many assessments are completed during the workshop, including knowledge questions and content for workplace templates.
If you choose self-paced study, you will need to arrange a workplace or other colleagues for some group-based assessment work.
5-Day Program Framework
The schedule supports learning and assessment across the transition program. Self-paced students can also use it to structure personal time management.
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Training design
Units: TAEPDD401 / BSBAUD412
- Work within the VET policy context
- Work within RTOs and other compliance frameworks
- Manage work within a structured training environment
- Work with learners and candidates
- Prepare to use nationally recognised training products
- Theories and applications of adult learning
- Learning principles and preferences
- Foundation skills in designing and planning training
- Manage and review personal compliance requirements
Resources: Chapters 1-3, PPT slides, video training materials, PD Plan template, Trainer/Assessor matrix and LMS resources.
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Training design and facilitating VET programs
Units: TAEDES411 / TAEDES412
- Procedures used in training organisations
- Addressing learner needs in class
- Support and inclusive learning, and contextualising training
- Assessor qualifications and other regulatory requirements
- Inclusive language in assessment
- Delivery modes and methods, including virtual and online
Resources: Chapters 2 and 12, PPT slides, Training and Assessment Strategy template, video training materials, www.training.gov.au and LMS resources.
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Assessing training
Units: TAEASS412 / TAEASS413
- Review, edit and contextualise assessment instruments
- Map assessment to a unit of competency
- Prepare and validate assessment tools following the edit, before use
- Complete an assessment plan
- Review sample evidence from an RPL assessment candidate
- Review mapped evidence and make an RPL assessment decision
Resources: Chapters 11-14, assessment templates and resources, student scenarios and RPL templates.
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Assessment moderation and validation
Unit: TAEASS413
- Prepare and validate RPL assessment tools and judgements after use, reviewing 3 different assessor decisions
- Prepare and validate training-assessment pathway assessment tools and judgements after use
Resources: Chapter 12, online resources, PPT slides and validation session templates.
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Practical validation
Unit: TAEASS413
- Practical validation and assessment sessions continued
Resources: Assessment task templates.
| Day | Subject / Unit | Topics | Resources |
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| Preparation: Read pages 3 to 64 of the textbook (Chapters 1-3). | |||
| 1 | Training design TAEPDD401 / BSBAUD412 |
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Chapters 1-3; PPT slides; video training materials; PD Plan template; Trainer/Assessor matrix; LMS resources. |
| 2 | Training design TAEDES411 / TAEDES412 Facilitating VET programs |
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Chapters 2 and 12; PPT slides; TAS template; video training materials; training.gov.au; LMS resources. |
| 3 | Assessing training TAEASS412 / TAEASS413 |
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Chapters 11-14; assessment templates and resources; student scenarios and RPL templates. |
| 4 | TAEASS413 |
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Chapter 12; online resources; PPT slides; validation session templates. |
| 5 | TAEASS413 |
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Assessment task templates. |
Support Through Common Challenges
The training plan provides opportunities to work with the facilitator if challenges occur along the way.
Challenges to plan for
- Competing priorities
- Urgent and important work and family commitments
- Procrastination and other time management issues
- Ease of access
- Comprehension of some required tasks
Ongoing support
SPECTRAINING provides free access to a YouTube channel dedicated to TAE training tips and information, and the Vocational Education Podcast (VEPodcast) with interesting topics and relevant tips.
If, for some extenuating reason, participants do not finish in the planned time, enrolment continues for a full year with opportunities to complete evidence requirements in extra time.
Who Can Access This Course?
Completing the transition provides currency for vocational training and assessment practices as required under the Standards for RTOs.
To access this transition course, you must:
- Hold the qualification TAE40110 or TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Demonstrate that you are currently delivering and/or assessing units of competency from your vocational industry
- Provide a copy of your Unique Student Identifier transcript
- Provide a copy of your TAE40110 qualification and transcript, if applicable
- Provide your current resume or job description
- Provide a report or letter from your employer confirming that you are delivering and assessing Australian vocational training programs
Currency outcome
This transition program is designed for current VET professionals who already hold an earlier Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and need to transition into the TAE40122 qualification.
Course Fees
Total cost per participant enrolled in and completing the transition to the TAE40122 depends on the qualification you are transitioning from.
Virtual face-to-face 5-day transition program.
Self-paced online transition option.
Virtual face-to-face 5-day transition program.
Self-paced online transition option.
Enrol here
Enrol online or contact SPECTRAINING for more information.
Course page: https://spectraining.edu.au/course/tae40122-transition-course/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 029 121
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3WfC3pN