Our TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment – Teacher’s RPL+GAP Training course is delivered via live interactive online learning, distance learning or face-to-face (blended) training in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast. This course takes into consideration Prior Learning through our RPL credit system.
This Nationally Recognised Cert IV in TAE provides the qualifications for you to deliver training in the VET Sector, a TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Get the credit you deserve for what you already know!
Have you worked within the last two years as a qualified teacher, as a lecturer within higher education or as an enterprise trainer, and now want to move into adult vocational education? This pathway is based upon recognition of prior learning (RPL) for suitably experienced training facilitators, plus gap unit training delivered via face-to-face class, interactive online iClassses+ or self-paced Distance+ learning. This option is restricted to experienced school teachers, trainers and presenters who are looking to expand their abilities, or who desire a ‘sea change’ into the world of adult education within the vocational education and training (VET) sector.
The TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification allows you to train and assess all nationally-recognised qualifications (i.e., from Certificate I through to Advanced Diploma) and units of competency within your vocational areas of competence.
You must first check your eligibility for the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment via the Teachers’ RPL and gap training course by submitting our online eligibility form.
There are many advantages in completing your TAE40116 via this program:
The TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment consists of the following units of competency.
Seven-days of face-to-face training, three days of online training (total 10 days) plus ongoing live/interactive webinar support:
Read MoreRead LessEnd of financial year offer only available on TAE40116 Intensive+ Classes. This offer is only available on enrolments completed in 20 May 2022 – 30 June 2022 and is not available in conjunction with any other promotions.
Our Teachers’ Intensive+ class offers students the incredible opportunity to complete all practical assessment tasks^ under the guidance of a qualified trainer.
The seven-day face-to-face component of the training is delivered via two clusters:
The Intensive+ class program consists of:
^ A practical assessment activity is defined as an assessment task where you must have access to other individuals, groups or a qualified trainer and assessor to meet the task requirements. For example short answer questions are not considered a practical activity.
The Intensive+ class option offers students comprehensive trainer support via both face-to-face training and an interactive online learning platform (Adobe Connect). Read about what to expect at a TAE40116 face-to-face class now.
Eight-days of practical and interactive online iClasses+, three days of online training (total 11 days), plus comprehensive ongoing interactive and self-paced online training and support:
Read MoreRead LessOur iClass+ course offers students the incredible opportunity to complete all practical assessment tasks^ under the guidance of a qualified trainer in an online environment.
The eight-day interactive iClass+ component of the training is delivered via two clusters:
The iClass+ course consists of:
^ A practical assessment activity is defined as an assessment task where you must have access to other individuals, groups or a qualified trainer and assessor to meet the task requirements. For example short answer questions are not considered a practical activity.
*RPL is not automatically granted. There is a requirement to complete short answer questions for all three units of competency. Some of these questions will relate to Adult Learning Theories and Principles and may require some research. If RPL for TAEDEL402 cannot be achieved, it can be trained via recorded webinar from within the Learner Portal.
Our Distance+ course offers students the opportunity to complete their studies at their own pace with access to a wealth of recorded resources to help them complete their studies.
The Distance+ course consists of:
*RPL is not automatically granted. There is a requirement to complete short answer questions for all three units of competency. Some of these questions will relate to Adult Learning Theories and Principles and may require some research. If RPL for TAEDEL402 cannot be achieved, it can be trained via webinar from within the student portal.
^Availability in our new interactive online TAEASS402 workshop is limited to provide the best student experience. Students must have access to a computer with audio and webcam functionality to attend this workshop. The schedule for this exciting new workshop will be released shortly! This unit should be completed towards the end of the course so there is plenty of time to enrol now and book into this workshop later.
Our optional face-to-face workshops are a fantastic option for Distance+ course students looking to take advantage of the flexibility online study has to offer and also pick and choose where they want extra support. It’s not all or nothing at Plenty!
So how does it work?
Delivered via two clusters, students can choose to attend one-to-two clusters throughout their enrolment period. Within these sessions, students will cover all the practical assessment tasks for each of the units included in the cluster.
Workshops available include:
Find out more comprehensive information about our optional face-to-face workshops.
*RPL is not automatically granted. There is a requirement to complete short answer questions for all three units of competency. Some of these questions will relate to Adult Learning Theories and Principles and may require some research. If RPL for TAEDEL402 cannot be achieved, it can be trained via webinar from within the Learner Portal.
^A practical assessment activity is defined as an assessment task where you must have access to other individuals, groups or a qualified trainer and assessor to meet the task requirements. For example short answer questions are not considered a practical activity.
As part of this unit students will analyse client needs, interpreting training packages and qualification requirements and recommending suitable qualifications and training to meet those requirements.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
Students enrolled in the Intensive+ Class or iClass+ course pathway will complete their meeting in class time and are not required to submit a recording.
As part of this unit students will design, develop and review two different learning programs to meet the identified needs for groups of learners.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
Students enrolled in the Intensive+ Class or iClass+ course pathway will complete their meeting and feedback form in class time and are not required to submit a recording.
As part of this unit students need to understand and use the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) to identify and assist with LLN challenges. Students will analyse the LLN requirements and levels for training specifications, the levels of real vocational learners, adapt and contextualise resources to suit the LLN levels of your learners and deliver the training to those real vocational learners.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
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Students enrolled in the Intensive+ Class or iClass+ course pathway will complete their presentation in class time and are not required to submit a recording.
Note: A ‘real vocational learner’ is defined as a learner undertaking training required for their employment and directly related to the specific skills needed for that employment or enrolled with an RTO.
As part of this unit you will complete an RPL workbook providing evidence of designing and delivering workplace coaching skills to two learners in an on-the-job situation.
Students completing this unit via RPL must have access to:
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Students completing this unit via training (only Distance+ available) will design and deliver workplace coaching skills to two learners in an on-the-job situation (note the on-the-job can be simulated) as part of this unit.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for all students completing this unit via training:
As part of this unit you will complete an RPL workbook providing evidence of planning, organise, delivering and reviewing three training sessions to groups of at least eight people.
All students must have access to:
If you do not have current experience, or access to a current or former employer you will need to complete our full TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment course.
As part of this unit you will complete an RPL workbook providing evidence of your skills of influencing and informing people by having designed and presented at least two presentations to audiences of at least two people.
All students must have access to:
If you do not have current experience, or access to a current or former employer you will need to complete our full TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment course.
This unit involves you planning five separate assessment events against five different units of competency. For each event you are required to determine and make suitable adjustments to the strategies and tools to meet the needs. You will also trial and review your five plans and instruments.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
Students enrolled in the Intensive+ Class or iClass+ course pathways will complete their meeting in class time and are not required to submit a recording.
As part of this unit you are required to participate in three validation sessions. In each session you will review assessment tools to ensure they meet the requirements of the training specification and requirements for assessment tools.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
Students enrolled in the Intensive+ Class or iClass+ course pathways will complete their meeting and validation sessions in class time and are not required to submit a recording.
As part of this unit students will design and develop three assessment tools, each tool must cover an entire unit of competency. Once you have developed your tools you will validate and trial these tools, making any required adjustments.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for Distance+ course students:
Students enrolled in the Intensive+ Class or iClass+ course pathway will complete their meeting in class time and are not required to submit a recording.
As part of this unit students are required to conduct five live assessments with difference candidates under the supervision of a qualified TAE assessor and make assessment decisions.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for all TAE40116 students:
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Duration: Students undertaking training have 12 months from their enrolment date to complete their studies and submit all assessment workbooks for this course. (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. This time frame can vary depending on the number of assessment submissions being received at any given time. Once a student is deemed competent in all units they will be issued with their qualification within 30 calendar days.
Workload: The following table summarises the anticipated student workload as per our Training and Assessment Strategy for this qualification. Note that it excludes the hours associated with the units of competence for which you are eligible for RPL. This represents the notional duration of all activities required for the achievement of the learning outcomes. These figures represent a combination of all formal training delivered in this course (however students are not obligated to avail themselves of all offered training and resources), and the anticipated self-study and assessment workload for a student who has no knowledge or skills in any of the content of the delivered units.
Enrolment into this course is as per the terms and conditions as listed in our Student Guide. Please review these terms and conditions prior to enrolment.
Refer to our information above to familiarise yourself with the volume of learning requirements of this course as well as the turnaround time for submitted assessments before enrolling.
Entry to the teacher’s TAE40116 RPL+GAP training course is restricted to experienced teachers, trainers and presenters who possess the following experience, and who can provide evidence of each:
Please check your eligibility prior to enrolling by completing and returning the eligibility form.
If the above does not apply to you then we recommend you undertake training in our standard course rather than the teacher’s TAE40116 RPL+GAP pathway.
Distance+ course (recorded webinar plus self-paced learning):
Unit TAEASS402 Assess competence requires you to undertake assessments under the supervision of a qualified trainer / assessor. You may either:
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