TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set
This National Assessor Skill Set will provide you with the skills and knowledge to assess in the vocational education sector. You’ll develop the skills to use nationally recognised training products, plan and conduct assessments, validate assessment tools and practices, and make sound assessment judgements in accordance with the Standards for RTOs.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2027
How Online
Get the tools you need to work as an assessor in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
This skill set is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to conduct competency-based assessment and operate without supervision in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.
You’ll develop the skills to use nationally recognised training products, plan and conduct assessments, validate assessment tools and practices, and make sound assessment judgements in accordance with the Standards for RTOs.
The units of competency you gain through this skill set can provide credit towards the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, putting you on your way to becoming a qualified, effective assessor and trainer.
- Use nationally recognised training products to support assessment decisions.
- Plan, prepare and conduct competency-based assessments.
- Assess a candidate’s competence against assessment requirements.
- Make fair, valid, reliable and consistent assessment judgements.
- Validate assessment tools, practices and judgements.
- Participate effectively in assessment validation activities.
- Gather and evaluate evidence of competency.
- Conduct assessment in accordance with the Standards for RTOs.
- Develop the skills to conduct assessment and operate without supervision in the VET sector.
I have the following attributes:
- Self-motivated – able to manage your own learning and stay on track.
- Organised – able to plan and manage assessment tasks and deadlines.
- Independent – comfortable working with limited supervision.
- Detail-oriented – able to interpret training and assessment requirements carefully.
- Analytical – able to evaluate evidence and make sound assessment judgements.
- Communicative – able to communicate clearly with learners, colleagues and assessors.
- Reflective – willing to review your assessment practices and learn from feedback.
- Fair and objective – able to make consistent and evidence-based assessment decisions.
- Committed to quality – willing to follow relevant standards, policies and assessment requirements.
- Comfortable with technology – able to participate in online learning and use digital resources.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2027
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Concession | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAEASS412 Assess competence | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Short courses are non-accredited and differ from the information above regarding accredited qualifications. Full payment is required at the time of booking. Please review the applicable fees, terms and conditions before enrolling.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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