Diploma of Vocational Education & Training
The latest Diploma level qualification in training and assessment
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The TAE50122 is suitable for experienced VET professionals who wish to be considered for advanced training and assessment job roles, design and development job roles and/or VET leadership job roles.
Our Dual specialisation TAE50122 Diploma will ensure graduates achieve both the Advanced training and assessment specialisation AND the VET leadership specialisation.
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• Competitive advantage! Secure a role as a senior or lead trainer and assessor within the VET Sector
• Deliver the TAE4! Deliver the highly sought after Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
• Two diplomas for the price of one! Attain two specialisations whilst only completing the workload for one
• Gain confidence! Become more confident in your experience as a trainer and assessor
• Make the world a better place! Continue to share your wealth of knowledge and expertise with others via a rewarding career
| Delivery Modes | Distance+ Recognition of Prior Learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Online | |
| Duration | Up to 18-months | |
| Fees | View Fees | |
| Details | View full course information | |
Overview
Welcome to Plenty Training. We work with everyday people who have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are sharing their gift with the world with the TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education & Training.
We leave our graduates feeling empowered by and proud of their achievements as they begin their journey into the world of TAE. The TAE50122 is a life-changing qualification available via a range of pathways to suit your needs and we are excited to share our passion and years of experience of working with the TAE with you.
The TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education & Training is designed for experienced VET professionals and is perfect for taking that next step in their vocational education career. Becoming a senior or lead trainer and assessor, or a vocational designer is often the goal for many graduates.
- Elevate Your Career! The TAE50122 is perfect for experienced VET professionals aiming for advanced roles in training, assessment, design, development, or VET leadership.
- Dual Specialisation! Our TAE50122 Diploma program guarantees graduates achieve both Advanced Training and Assessment and VET Leadership specialisations, doubling your career opportunities.
- Unlock New Opportunities! Gain the credentials needed to excel in high-demand, top-tier job roles within the VET sector.
- Comprehensive Training! Master the skills and knowledge required for leadership positions and advanced assessment roles, all in one comprehensive diploma.
- Stay Ahead! Position yourself as a leader and innovator in the vocational education and training industry with dual specialisation expertise.
Double your expertise – two specialisations for the price of one!
At Plenty Training, we’re passionate about empowering you to become the most prepared and successful trainer and assessor possible. That’s why our TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training offers a unique advantage: the opportunity to achieve two specialisations in just one course!
This means you’ll graduate with the following:
- Advanced training and assessment specialisation: Gain in-depth knowledge and skills to design, develop, deliver, and assess high-quality training programs.
- VET leadership specialisation: Develop the leadership capabilities necessary to manage and mentor other trainers and assessors, potentially leading to supervisory or leadership roles within the VET sector.
We’ve designed our course with meticulous and strategic unit consideration to seamlessly cover both specialisations. This allows you to develop a comprehensive skillset without the burden of double the work. By equipping you with both the Advanced training and assessment specialisation and the VET leader specialisation, we empower you to confidently navigate diverse career paths within the VET sector.
Meet David Murray, Lead trainer for the Diploma in Vocational Education & Training
Meet David Murray, Lead trainer for the Diploma in Vocational Education & TrainingDavid Murray is a Senior TAE Trainer and Assessor and has been a cornerstone of Plenty Training since 2015. With over 20 years of experience in Adult Education across Australia and New Zealand, David is deeply passionate about training and educating the next generation of trainers and assessors. His guiding principle is “Let my experience be your experience.”
David is a recognised expert in the TAE Diploma domain, frequently participating in TAE Diploma pre-release committees and panels. His wealth of knowledge and dedication to continuous improvement makes him an invaluable asset to our team and a remarkable mentor for our students.
At Plenty Training, David is primarily responsible for training students in our TAE Diploma-level courses, particularly focusing on the research units. He also imparts his knowledge in our TAE Certificate-level courses online. Beyond his training duties, David is actively involved in enhancing our TAE processes and products, ensuring they meet the highest standards.
David’s extensive qualifications include Post Graduate Diplomas in Business and Administration (Management) and Banking, a Bachelor of Business Studies (Finance), and Diplomas in Vocational Education and Training, including the research and e-learning units, and Training Design and Development.
Why choose Plenty
Why choose PlentyWe provide a high-quality environment where people learn the skills they need, where we can qualify their expertise and they can ultimately achieve their goals.
Customise your learning journey
Online, self-paced course
Self-paced learning and assessment with recorded webinars available online 24/7
Assessment-only (RPL)
Assessment-only process that recognises your current skills and knowledge without the need for additional training
Corporate training
Customised corporate training for groups of eight or more looking for a solution to suit their group’s needs
Price & Delivery
TAE Diploma online self-paced course
Our online self-paced course offers students the opportunity to complete their studies at their own pace. This pathway offers students access to a wealth of recorded resources to help them complete their studies.
Our self-paced pathway consists of:
- Flexible online learning: Recorded lessons covering all course unit theory, available 24/7.
- Assessment Guidance: Recorded online tutorials providing instructions on completing assessments.
- Immediate course access: Upon enrolment, gain immediate access to all course materials allowing you to study at your own pace
- Study support sessions: FREE fortnightly trainer-led study support sessions.
- Direct trainer assistance: Access to our support inbox to ask questions directly to trainers and assessors.
- Peer collaboration: Access to our Facebook Student Community Group to network and collaborate with fellow students.
- Independent study: Self-directed learning and assessment activities.
- Personalised welcome call: One-on-one welcome phone call to help you get started and stay motivated.
Note: Prior to enrolling into the TAE Diploma you must check your eligibility via our online eligibility application so our academic team can review your prerequisite information and see if you require additional training to meet the entry prerequisites. If you hold a superseded TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment you will need to address this training which can be done during your course enrolment (fees apply). For more information on attaining the unit prerequisites visit our dedicated course page.
*A 30% discount is available on the TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training for eligible enrolments finalised before 11:59 PM AEST on 31 May 2025. Standard enrolment terms and conditions apply. Plenty Training reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a suitable pathway if you can provide evidence that you have all the skills, knowledge and experience for this unit. You must check your eligibility for this pathway prior to enrolment.
Do you think you may be eligible to undertake this Diploma via RPL? Review the TAE50122 online eligibility kit prior to enrolment in this Diploma.
RPL is an assessment only process that is designed for those who possess substantial existing skills and knowledge in a specific industry. It allows people to demonstrate their competence in these skills without first having to be trained. Our RPL kit is based on a combination of evidence submission and a competency interview conducted via phone. The cost to check your eligibility for this pathway is $300 and this fee will be credited towards your enrolment if you choose to proceed. Once you have summitted your application our team will reach out to you for payment before your eligibility is assessed.
Not sure if you have the required experience and knowledge to enrol in this pathway? Call us on 1800 786 651 to discuss.
Corporate Training
Plenty Training specialises in conducting customised corporate training for businesses both large and small:
We are the preferred supplier to a number of large Australian corporations, and our feedback is excellent. We can deliver comprehensive face-to-face or interactive online classes to suit the schedules of your staff. Please contact us on 1800 786 651 to discuss your requirements or simply complete our corporate enquiry form and we will be in touch soon.
TAERES511 Apply research to training and assessment practice
Improve your training and assessment practice with applied research
Students can elect to add the TAERES511 Apply research to training and assessment practice unit to their TAE50122 Diploma enrolment.
Plenty Training certifies that completion of its courses of study in TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education & Training is consistent with the Classification Levels L2.1– L2.3 requirements within the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2018 – provided that unit TAERES511 Apply research to training and assessment practice has been chosen as an elective unit of competency – namely:
The course of study consists of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 5 teaching qualification and includes:
- Studies in adult learning methodology,
- Studies in teaching in a Vocational Education environment, and
- Studies in Applied Research (linked to the Boyer framework of scholarship (Boyer, E. L. 1997, “Scholarship reconsidered: Priorities of the professoriate.” San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.)
- Documented assessment of 200 hours of supervised practicum (as mandated by the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2018).
At least 150 hours are covered in our TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education & Training course (excluding RPL pathways) – in many cases more – and you must provide evidence to us of having undertaken an additional 50 hours of supervised practicum in your own practice.
At the completion of this course and once additional evidence has been submitted (excluding RPL pathways) students can request a certificate stating they have met the requirements stipulated by the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2018 including the 200 hours of practicum.
Students who choose to complete the TAERES511 unit as a standalone unit have the opportunity to complete an RPL Assessment workbook to meet the requirements stipulated by the Victorian TAFE Association. Contact us for more information.
Assessment
Discover the assessment requirements for each of the units included in the TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education & Training course. As a Distance+ course student it is important to carefully read the assessment requirements to ensure you can successfully complete this course:
As part of this unit students will get their first taste of design at a TAE Diploma level whilst they design, develop, document and evaluate strategies for training and assessment that meet the requirements of nationally recognised products.
Students will prepare to design, and then develop two TAS documents for the delivery of a nationally recognised qualification, and a different nationally recognised qualification or an accredited course. This activity is a fantastic way to experience such an important part of the training process.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Access to your client stakeholders to evaluate each TAS (stakeholders may include your training organisation manager or fellow trainers who might deliver this training)
- Feedback must be documented and submitted for assessment
As part of this unit students will learn the crucial skills required to evaluate vocational training based on products that are nationally recognised or aligned with other recognised frameworks by measuring its effectiveness in meeting industry needs and capability requirements. The ability to evaluate training is incredibly important to ensure the effective ongoing transfer of knowledge and experience.
Students will evaluate their own project, collect and collate the evaluation data, analyse and report on their evaluation data and review the evaluation process.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Provide a third-party report completed by your Manager or Supervisor and submit as evidence
As part of this unit students will gain the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead, and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders. These skills are crucial to managers and leaders who deal with unpredictable problems as part of their job role, a perfect unit for experienced trainers and assessors looking to take on more responsibility in the VET sector.
Students will lead two meetings, and develop and present two presentations to different groups to satisfy the requirements of this unit. What a great activity to boost your communications skills!
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Access to at least two individuals or groups to act as a stakeholder to deliver your meeting and presentations to (these may be friends, colleagues or fellow students)
- Record the delivery of the two meetings and presentations to the two groups and submit for assessment
As part of this professional development unit students will manage their own standard of performance, and plan and participate in professional development relating to their own professional practice in the vocational education and training (VET) context. This unit is designed for individuals in a variety of VET sector job roles and is important to ensure the ongoing management of their own professional practice.
Students will provide a professional development plan and be able to provide evidence of having participated in several different professional development activities.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Access to your training manager, supervisor (or trusted colleague who can role-play the part) for input on the professional development plan
- Interact with a professional network at least once
- Provide a third-party report completed by your Manager or Supervisor
As part of this unit students will gain the knowledge required to plan and conduct a three-level analysis of an organisation’s training needs. This unit encourages experienced VET teachers, trainers and assessors who use a range of technical competencies to advise on organisational training needs. What a great way to make a positive difference within an organisation!
Students will plan two different training needs analyses (TNAs) for different organisations
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Access to key stakeholders and stakeholder groups to consult with and then present your final report (these may be real stakeholders or trusted colleagues who can role-play the part)
- Record the initial meeting held with these stakeholders and submit for assessment
As part of this unit students will gain the knowledge needed to design, develop and document assessment tools used for the collection of quality evidence for the competency-based assessment of nationally recognised training products, including recognition of prior learning (RPL). This unit introduces Diploma students to the assessment process at the Diploma level.
Students will create an assessment tool development plan for three assessment tools, develop the three tools, and trial the assessment tools developed.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Attend at least one study support session available weekly OR email your plan to a Plenty Training trainer and assessor
- Access to one or more individuals to trial the assessment tool and provide documented feedback (can be friends, colleagues or fellow students)
As part of this unit students will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to provide leadership in assessment moderation to bring assessment judgements into alignment before finalising assessments, and in pre-validation of assessment tools, and post-validation of assessment tools, practices and judgements. This unit is a fantastic opportunity to lead a group of assessors in the moderation and validation process.
Students will lead a moderation and validation activity with other assessors and review the moderation and validation undertaken.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Access to at least three assessors to lead a moderation activity
- Access to two additional assessors to lead a validation activity
As part of this unit students will develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the workplace. This unit is suited to individuals who may be responsible for leading a team or a work area. This unit is crucial for trainers and assessors eager to take on more responsibility and lead a team within the workplace.
Students will identify their own emotional strengths and weaknesses by reflecting on actual workplace behaviour and lead a workplace coaching session.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Access to two individuals in your workplace to provide feedback
- Access to two or more colleagues with a performance issue or problem relating to emotional intelligence in a work context to deliver sessions to (or a trusted colleague who can role-play the part)
- Record these sessions and submit for assessment
As part of this unit students will lead and mentor vocational education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors. What a fantastic way to gain firsthand experience of a key role as a senior team member within a VET sector organisation.
Students will plan and coordinate work outcomes of at least three VET trainers and assessors and mentor and review their progress.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Access to three VET trainers and assessors to undertake activities with and mentor
- Record the initial meeting/s with the VET trainers and assessors and submit for assessment
As part of this unit students will provide evidence of and gain skills surrounding leading training facilitation. This unit requires students to put their training skills into action and demonstrate their knowledge of training facilitation – a key component of being an effective trainer.
Students will provide evidence of their training (at least 100 hours) and demonstrate having led training facilitation practices.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Evidence of recently facilitating at least 100 hours of vocational training with two or more groups of learners based on nationally recognised products
- Collected feedback from at least four peers and 10 learners
- Provide a third-party report completed by your Manager or Supervisor and submit as evidence
- Access to at least four VET teachers and trainers
As part of this unit students will provide evidence of leading assessment and supporting the development of the assessment practice of others using training products that are nationally recognised. This unit is especially exciting for individuals with a passion for the assessment process.
Students will provide evidence of having worked in a real vocational education and training environment.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Evidence of having developed your own assessment practice in VET
- Evidence of having supported the development of at least three VET assessors
- Obtained feedback from the three assessors
- Evidence of having led team-based assessment of at least three other assessors
- Evidence of having individually conducted at least 30 competency-based assessments of at least one entire unit of competency from a nationally recognised training package or accredited course and at least 10 different candidates
- Provide a third-party report completed by your Manager or Supervisor and submit as evidence
As part of this unit students will delve into the world of online training – a vital skill for a well-rounded trainer and assessor. Students will develop the skills and knowledge they require to plan, organise and facilitate learning that is delivered online.
Students will plan and organise an online learning environment for synchronous and asynchronous learning and deliver two sessions of their e-learning program.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
- Access to three or more learners to deliver two e-learning facilitation sessions (these can be friends, colleagues or fellow students)
- Sessions must be recorded and submitted for assessment
Duration: Students undertaking training have 18 months from their enrolment date to complete their studies and submit all assessment workbooks for this course. RPL candidates have 12 months from their enrolment date to complete their RPL interview and submit all required evidence. (Students may extend the duration of their enrolment on a month-by-month basis – extra fees apply as detailed in our schedule of fees.) Students may complete and submit their assessment workbooks at any time during their enrolment.
Assessment turnaround: The turnaround time for assessment submissions received by Plenty Training is approximately 20 working days from the date it is received. The time frame can vary depending on the number of assessment submissions being received at any given time. Once a student has been deemed competent in all units they will be issued with their qualification within 30 calendar days.
Workload: This represents the notional duration of all activities required for the achievement of the learning outcomes. For students completing the TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education & Training the Volume of Learning is between 1200 – 2400 hours. This means a typical student will complete this course over 18 months with a minimum of 16 hours a week for the 78 weeks.
Prerequisites
All pathways: The following entry prerequisites apply to all students undertaking this course:
- Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisations chosen in this qualification
- Hold the TAE40110* / TAE40116 / TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
- *Holders of the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment must also hold the below units which can be attained during your TAE50122 Diploma enrolment. Find out more about attaining the TAE50122 prerequisites with Plenty now.
- Unit TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs (or its previous version TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs)
- Unit TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation (or its previous version TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation)
- Unit TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training (or its previous version TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning)
- Unit TAEASS412 Assess competence (or its previous version TAEASS402 Assess competence)
- Strongly recommended to be working in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
- You must be able to provide evidence of having (this can be achieved during the duration of your course enrolment and must be from within the last two years):
- Recently facilitated at least 100 hours of vocational training with two or more groups of learners based on nationally recognised products
- Collected feedback from at least four peers and 10 learners
- Access to at least four VET teachers and trainers
- Developed your own assessment practice in VET
- Supported the development of at least three VET assessors and obtained their feedback
- Led team-based assessment of at least three other assessors
- Conducted at least 30 competency-based assessments of at least one entire unit of competency from a nationally recognised training package or accredited course for at least 10 different candidates.
- You must have:
- An appropriate level of English language skill which is important to the likelihood of participant success
- Access to a computer (with Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word and a web browser installed)
- Access to the internet
- Access to a video and audio recording device such as a smart phone or web cam
- An understanding of how to use Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader, be able to download, scan and upload documents, and know how to access online materials.
- To successfully complete this course you must be able to independently complete the following:
- Able to use Word, open PDF’s, save, rename and move files around, download and upload files in online systems and be comfortable to learn new programs and technology
- Search and read a range of information from the internet using sites such as training.gov.au
- Have access to a computer or laptop (a phone or tablet is not sufficient) and are comfortable to use this without guidance
- Write a range of different documents including learning programs, session plans, describing contents and ideas, outlining reasons and opinions and developing resources such as powerpoints, handouts, quizzes and observation checklists
- Be creative and have problem solving abilities so you can adapt and find solutions.
RPL candidates: You will be required to demonstrate that you have prior skills, knowledge and experience in the units for this qualification. You must first check your eligibility to enrol in RPL for this qualification. Please check your TAE50122 eligibility prior to enrolment.