TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Use your industry expertise to design, deliver and assess courses for a registered training organisation in Australia. 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 Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Perth
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026
How On campus
Kickstart your career as a trainer, assessor or lecturer.
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is designed for people starting their careers as vocational education and training (VET) teachers, trainers, and assessors. This qualification provides the practical skills and knowledge needed to deliver high quality training to vocational learners and to conduct fair, valid, and reliable assessments for candidates.
Graduates typically work in a range of VET environments, including registered training organisations (RTOs), schools, enterprises, community organisations, and other vocational education settings. The program supports learners to develop strong facilitation skills, confidently design and deliver training programs, and apply assessment practices that meet industry and regulatory standards.
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment meets the minimum education requirement for trainers and assessors delivering training and assessment without supervision under Australia’s VET legislation, frameworks, and standards.
By completing this course, you will be equipped to begin a fulfilling career as a vocational trainer, assessor, or lecturer in either the public or private sector. This qualification is essential for anyone wishing to deliver accredited vocational education and training within a registered training organisation in Australia.
This qualification is delivered through a combination of face-to-face workshops and structured online learning and assessment.
Across the program, you’ll build practical skills in:
- Designing engaging training and assessment programs
- Delivering and evaluating group training sessions
- Creating effective learning and assessment resources
- Conducting fair and reliable competency-based assessments
- Facilitating safe, inclusive learning environments
- Using modern training technologies and online platforms
- Supporting diverse learner needs
- Applying VET legislation, standards, and compliance requirements
This qualification is delivered in the following order:
- Design the Training
- Deliver the Training
- Assess the Training
- Industry Ready
Progressing through the course in this order will support you to complete the full qualification within 12 months. You must successfully complete all requirements to achieve the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
| Title | Unit Code | Unit Title | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Design the Training | TAEDES411 | Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs | Core |
| TAEDES412 | Design and develop plans for vocational training | Core | |
| TAELLN422 | Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice | Elective (B) | |
| 2. Deliver the Training | TAEDEL311 | Provide work skill instruction | Elective (A) |
| TAEDEL411 | Facilitate vocational training | Core | |
| BSBCMM411 | Make presentations | Elective | |
| 3. Assess the Training | TAEASS412 | Assess competence | Core |
| TAEASS413 | Participate in assessment validation | Core | |
| 4. Industry Ready skills | TAEPDD401 | Work effectively in the VET sector | Core |
| TAEDEL405 | Plan, organise and facilitate online learning | Elective (A) | |
| TAEASS404 | Assess competence in an online environment | Elective (A) | |
| BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities | Elective |
- Design engaging training and assessment programs
- Deliver and evaluate group training sessions
- Create effective learning and assessment resources
- Conduct fair and reliable competency-based assessments
- Facilitate safe and inclusive learning environments
- Use modern training technologies and online platforms
- Support diverse learner needs
- Apply VET legislation, standards, and compliance requirements
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.
- 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)
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
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 | $5.00 |
| TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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*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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Course fees
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 | $5.00 |
| TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
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 | $5.00 |
| TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Course fees
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 | $5.00 |
| TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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