Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110)

The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment specifies the competencies required to deliver training in an industry area or area of subject matter expertise, and to conduct competency-based assessment in a range of contexts.

This qualification is for people whose primary function is delivering and assessing training in a workplace/learning environment or who may be interested in future employment in delivery and assessment for a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
 
This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to facilitate learning and maintain and enhance professional practice through competency-based assessment in a range of settings. You will learn how to design and develop learning programs and resources to support delivery. You will also learn how to plan and organise assessment, design and develop assessment tools and assess competency in a vocational, training and education environment.

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become:

• Teachers / lecturers / trainers in public and private Vocational Education and Training (VET) organisations in permanent full-time, part-time or casual positions
• School teachers teaching VET in high schools
• Trainers / assessors in industry (eg. mining, construction, hospitality)
• Coaches and mentors in industry (eg. public sector organisations)
• Off-shore / international VET trainers and assessors
• Supplier based trainers
• On-the-job assessors (e.g. industry enterprise based)
• Human Resource Professional Development Officer
• Community trainer and assessor

Why study Training and Assessment? 

With increased skills shortages across a variety of different industries, it has never been more important to provide skilled people with the opportunity to train/assess other people to help start, advance or change careers.

The nationally recognised Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is commonly for people whose main role is to deliver and assess training in a workplace or learning environment. You will learn how to design and develop learning programs and resources to support delivery. You will also learn how to plan and organise assessment, design and develop assessment tools and assess competency in a vocational, training and education environment.

Successful completion of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment provides you with the opportunity to facilitate training and conduct assessment in a range of settings with individuals or groups, eg. vocational training at TAFE colleges, coaches and mentors in industry, off shore vocational trainers, human resources professional development officers. It also enables further study through the Diploma of Training and Assessment.

Why study Training and Assessment at West Coast?

• Flexible study options for those already working in the sector so those wanting to up skill qualifications can work and study at the same time. Earn while you learn.
• Comprehensive program delivered in an industry setting.
• We understand students’ time is precious and our courses are structured to work within time constraints. Gone are the days of learning only in a classroom! Some courses are delivered in monthly workshops, assessments are completed online and on the job, and staff go to students to assist with mentoring/coaching. 
• Lecturers are highly qualified in training and assessment and bring years of industry work experience to the learning environment. 

Courses to be run in 2012

Courses	Career Opportunities
W754 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment	Graduates will gain the skills to become a trainer and assessor. There is high demand for these qualifications as base level qualifications for individuals who want to obtain a position as a trainer in an organisation. The qualification is recognised nationally and also has a high profile internationally with foreign companies.

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