Diploma of Training Design and Development
Diploma Level For Training Program Design, Development And Analysis Roles
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Our TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design & Development is delivered via online learning pathways and Recognition of Prior Learning.
Plenty Training offer this Nationally Recognised Diploma in TAE allowing you to become qualified for a variety of roles. This Diploma is suitable for training developers and instructional designers responsible for analysing training needs, designing products and solutions to meet workplace capability requirements, and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs. Take the next step in your TAE career now!
Delivery Modes | Distance+ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) | |
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Location | Online | |
Duration | Up to 18 months | |
Fees | View Fees | |
Details | View full course information |



Overview
Are you looking to take the next step in your career and attain a brand new TAE diploma qualification? If you find yourself unable to meet the strict assessment requirements of our TAE dual diploma, our single TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development could be the perfect option for you.
Why choose Plenty
We 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.
Flexible delivery options
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
Training Design & Development Diploma course outcomes
The outcome of this course satisfies the prerequisite under Clause 1.23 of the Standards for RTOs 2015 to deliver and assess++ the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, any assessor skill set from the TAE Training Package, or TAE50116/TAE50216 Diploma of Vocational Education & Training and Diploma of Training Design & Development^, whereby you must possess either:
- The TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or its successor (or the superseded TAE50111 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or its successor), or
- TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development or its successor (or the superseded TAE50211 Diploma of Training Design and Development or it successor), or
- A higher level qualification in adult education.
++Note: Trainers (but not assessors) of the TAE40116 also have the option of working under the supervision of a trainer who possesses the TAE50111/TAE50116 or TAE50211/TAE50216 qualifications. (Refer to clauses 1.23 and 1.24 of the Standards for RTOs 2015.)
You now have the option to complete unit TAERES501 Apply research to training and assessment practice in lieu of TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills. Unit TAERES501 is now a prerequisite for moving up classification levels and associated pay grades within Victoria TAFE and a number of private RTOs. Our TAERES501 unit is available via iClass+ course, Distance+ course and via RPL pathway.
Plenty Training TAE50116 and/or TAE50216 Diploma students who choose to complete the TAERES501 as an elective unit can rest assured that their course has been approved by the Victorian TAFE Association. This means students who undertake this course (including the TAERES501 elective) will meet the prerequisites for a pay grade step at TAFE VIC.
At the completion of this course (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.
You can add this unit to your Diploma enrolment for $595 by contacting the office on 1800 786 651 and paying the additional fee. By electing to complete this unit you will NOT complete the TAELLN411. This unit is also available as a standalone unit via recorded webinar or RPL.
Note: If you have elected to complete the TAE50216 via our Intensive+ class pathway and choose to complete the TAERES501 you are only required to attend five-days of face-to-face training.
^Note: Notwithstanding the above, under Clause 1.13 of the standards for RTOs 2015 you must also have:
1. Have vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed. (This is often demonstrated by possessing the units you are delivering, or by your RTO’s internal competency determination.)
2 . Current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment you provide
3. Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment.
What is the Diploma of Training Design and Development?
The TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development is for training developers and instructional designers who are responsible for analysing training needs and designing training solutions and products to meet workplace capability requirements, and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs. They may have a role in providing guidance and advice to trainers and assessors, promoting innovative practices, e.g. e-learning, and in researching and incorporating best practice in training and assessment into training programs and products.
This course is recommended for those who have current or recent experience in the VET sector and possess the TAE40110 or TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and wish to take the next step in their professional development.
Price & Delivery
Our new Distance+ course offers a learning environment where students have the opportunity to complete their studies at their own pace. Our distance course offers students access to a wealth of resources to help them complete their studies.
The Distance+ course consists of:
- Recorded webinars covering all course unit theory (available 24/7)
- Recorded online tutorials covering unit assessment ‘how to’ information
- Fortnightly trainer-led live Q&A support sessions
- Access to live online orientation webinar
- Independent learning and assessment activities
Students can view recorded unit theory webinars as many times as required throughout the duration of the course.
Our Distance+ course is self-paced and offered over an 18 month duration. Although this is a self-paced course students will be required to interact with others (including other training professionals) throughout their course. It is training and assessment after all!
For students with massive experience and require no training, our standard Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the most suitable pathway. You will be required to provide evidence that you have all of the skills, knowledge and experience in the units for this course.
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.
This is a great option if you can provide evidence that you have prior skills, knowledge and experience in leading or managing VET-sector activities and/or designing and developing VET-sector resources such as learning strategies and assessment tools. Prior to enrolment please ensure you can provide the required TAE50216 Diploma evidence.
All RPL candidates must be deemed eligible to undertake RPL prior to enrolling.
Download your free TAE50216 Diploma RPL eligibility kit NOW!!
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 rating is excellent. We are able to conduct in-house training at your premises in Australia or even internationally on dates that 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.
Assessment
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 all TAE50216 single diploma students:
- Access to two real vocational learners
- Presentations must be recorded and submitted for assessment
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 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 all TAE50216 single diploma students:
- Access to one or more individuals to hold a meeting (can be friends, colleagues or fellow students)
- Meeting must be recorded and submitted for assessment
As part of this unit students will conduct two different training needs analysis for one or more organisations. Once this has been completed students will document their recommendations for training and development strategies to meet the needs identified within the analysis. Once documented students will present their findings via a meeting / presentation.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for all TAE50216 single diploma students:
- Access to one or more individuals to hold two meetings and gather feedback (can be friends, colleagues or fellow students)
- Meetings must be recorded and submitted for assessment
As part of this unit students will conduct two different training needs analysis for one or more organisations. Once this has been completed students will document their recommendations for training and development strategies to meet the needs identified within the analysis. Once documented students will present their findings via a meeting / presentation.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for all TAE50216 single diploma students:
- Access to one or more individuals to hold two meetings and gather feedback (can be friends, colleagues or fellow students)
- Meetings must be recorded and submitted for assessment
As part of this unit students will prepare for two meetings (for example organising an agenda and invitations), chair the two meetings and then finalise all requirements such as post meeting minutes, reports and records. After each meeting you all will also need to gather feedback from one of your participants.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for all TAE50216 single diploma students:
- Access to at least two people to participate in each meeting with you (one to act as a minute taker and one to be the audience)
- At least one meeting must be recorded and submitted for assessment
As part of this unit students will research and apply current learning theory to teaching in an adult environment. Students will consult with clients to design and develop two print based learning resources.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for all TAE50216 single diploma students:
- Access to one or more individuals to act as clients. With those clients you will hold an initial design meeting and review any finished resources
- Meeting must be recorded and submitted for assessment
- Access to two or more end-users / students to provide feedback on the finished resource (must not be the same individuals used as the client)
As part of this unit students will design and develop evaluation instruments and carry out an evaluation of a training program.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for all TAE50216 single diploma students:
- Access to one or more individuals to act as stakeholders for the training program you review
- Signed third party report from a supervisor / main stakeholder to confirm you conducted your evaluation in an appropriate manner
As part of this unit students will apply their highly developed understanding of assessment requirements and the Standards for RTOs 2015 by leading three validation sessions with at least two other assessors. Prior to leading the three validation sessions students need to meet with their team to organise the validations and ensure everyone understands all of the requirements. You will then carry out and document your findings and recommendations for the three validation sessions.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for all TAE50216 single diploma students:
- Access to at least two other assessors
- Meeting with team must be recorded and submitted for assessment
As part of this unit students will develop not only their own emotional intelligence but also that of their team to be more aware and build better relationships within the workplace.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for all TAE50216 single diploma students:
- Access to at least two people from your workplace (they may be peers, employers, clients or other) to complete a 360 degree workplace workplace evaluation on you to assist with your analysis
- Access to at least two people to participate in a session to develop their emotional intelligence (they can be in the same session or separate sessions).
- Sessions must be recorded and submitted for assessment
As part of this unit students will develop an Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) strategy and tools to assess a minimum of three units of competency for a group of at least two real vocational candidates to undertake.
If students do not have access to enrolled RPL candidates and context they can develop the RPL for a simulated workplace need, however, they must have real people who complete the RPL so they can see how in real life the processes and tools perform for those candidates.
Please be aware of the below interaction requirements for all TAE50216 single diploma students:
- Access to advise candidates and other stakeholders (such as RTO Manager, employers, assessors) of the process and requirements
- Access to at least one peer to have your tools validated
- Hold a review meeting with the above peer and stakeholders outlining the process
- Record meeting and submit for assessment
- Conduct the RPL assessment for your candidates
- Gather written feedback from your candidates, assessors and other relevant stakeholder from the process and make recommendations
As part of this unit students will undertake an applied research project relating to training and assessment practice in an organisation of their choice.
Please be aware of the below evidence / interaction requirements for all students:
- Access to relevant personnel in your organisation to approve your research proposal
- Access to a supervisor or manager to sign a third party report confirming approval of your research proposal
- Depending on your chosen research project you may need access to a range of individuals (e.g. other trainers, students, employers or industry representatives)
- Evidence of having presented your final research report to relevant personnel within your chosen organisation
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 TAE Diploma (TAE50116 / TAE50216) 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 15.50 hours a week for the 78 weeks.