Get the tools you need to work as a trainer or assessor in a Registered Training Organisation

This Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is the nationally recognised entry-level qualification for those looking to embark on a career in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. It is aimed at those who wish to train and assess vocational students assisting them on their own learning pathways and is an essential requirement to employment in these roles.

Completion of this course meets the legislative requirements for individuals to deliver accredited training and assess the skill competence of VET students either in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or within a work environment as part of a structured VET program.
To enrol in this course you will need to demonstrate that you have current vocational skills, knowledge and expertise that you will be passing on to others after you become a qualified trainer.

This course is delivered in six clusters through a mix of both face-to-face workshops and online structured learning and assessment activities. You will need to successfully complete all clusters to obtain the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Covering the six topics below, delivered in 4 week blocks (schedule is listed in the Timetable section below) the program provides you with the latest qualification and the flexibility to complete it within 12 months. Completion of each skill set will see you gain a Statement of Attainment.
Topics:

• Work Skill Instructor 
• Training Design 
• Workplace Trainer
• Assessors
• Facilitate online learning
• Self directed learning

Informed choices - is this course right for me?

You'll need to have the following skills and knowledge to successfully undertake this study:

• Effective language, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop a range of documentation (e.g., learning programs, assessment tools, written records)
• Ability to plan and organise, read, research and develop learning and assessment resources
• Workplace access (either your place of employment or a workplace you can access) - you must have access to a workplace where you can assess small group training and assessment. This condition is vital to enable completion of the assessment requirements for the course.
• Digital literacy and sound working knowledge and application of computer programs e.g., MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint. Essentials to complete the course include:
  • Access to a computer or laptop 
  • Reliable broadband Internet access
  • Skills and computer to be able to edit word documents (.docx)
  • Access to video recording device (including sound) with the capability to transfer to a computer (e.g. iPhone or similar smartphone)