TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Do you have years of industry experience and are you keen to share that by gaining the skills to be a trainer, assessor or lecturer?
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to be an effective trainer and assessor in the vocational education (VET) sector.

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 | Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
When Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
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 only delivered in four skill sets, through a mix of both face-to-face workshops and online structured learning and assessment activities.
You will need to successfully complete all four skill sets to obtain the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Covering the program through these skill sets provides you with the latest qualification and the flexibility to complete it within 12 months.
The skill sets need to be completed in the order shown below to attain the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
- Design the Training Skill Set - once you have completed this skill set, then you can enrol in skill set 2 and so on, progressing through the 4 skill sets to attain your Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
- Deliver the Training Skill Set
- Assess the Training Skill Set
- Industry Ready Skill Set
Completion of each skill set will see you gain a Statement of Attainment.
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.
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Digital literacy and sound working knowledge and application of computer programs e.g., MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Digital essentials to complete the course include:
- Access to a computer or laptop
- Reliable broadband Internet access
- Computer skills 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)
If you are not confident in the above essential skills, you may benefit from doing these skill sets
Computing Essentials Skill Set | North Metropolitan TAFE
Business Ready Skill Set | North Metropolitan TAFE
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Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units
National ID | Unit title |
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TAEASS412 | Assess competence |
TAEASS413 | Participate in assessment validation |
TAEDEL411 | Facilitate vocational training |
TAEDES411 | Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs |
TAEDES412 | Design and develop plans for vocational training |
TAEPDD401 | Work effectively in the VET sector |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
BSBCMM411 | Make presentations |
BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities |
TAEDEL311 | Provide work skill instruction |
TAEDEL405 | Plan, organise and facilitate online learning |
TAEDEL412 | Facilitate workplace-based learning |
TAEDEL414 | Mentor in the workplace |
Details
Units
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
TAEASS412 | Assess competence |
TAEASS413 | Participate in assessment validation |
TAEDEL411 | Facilitate vocational training |
TAEDES411 | Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs |
TAEDES412 | Design and develop plans for vocational training |
TAEPDD401 | Work effectively in the VET sector |
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
BSBCMM411 | Make presentations |
BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities |
TAEDEL311 | Provide work skill instruction |
TAEDEL405 | Plan, organise and facilitate online learning |
TAEDEL412 | Facilitate workplace-based learning |
TAEDEL414 | Mentor in the workplace |
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