Program Information. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. TAE Institute. Aligned to TAE10 Training Package, release 3.4

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1 Program Information TAE40110 Information Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE Institute Aligned to TAE10 Training Package, release 3.4 TAE40110 Program Information V7

2 Program Information TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to training! Please smile! enter into discussions enthusiastically give freely of your experience focus discussion on the topic talk one at a time listen all comments are valuable be patient with others appreciate the comments of others be on time. Page 2 TAE Program Information V7

3 Contents TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Program Information About this document... 4 TAE Institute contact details... 4 Introduction... 5 National recognition... 5 Qualification requirements... 6 Program outline... 6 How you ll be assessed... 8 Assessment booklet... 8 Assessment strategy... 9 Short answer questions... 9 Use of workplace observers Third party reference Compiling your assessment portfolios The assessment process at a glance Frequently asked questions Cost TAE Program Information V7 Page 3

4 Program Information TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment About this document This document contains general information about how the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will be delivered and assessed at TAE Institute TAE Institute contact details Please read through information given in this document and contact us if you have any questions. Our contact details: Phone Fax Web Mailing address PO Box 5025, Erina Fair, NSW 2250 Ask for Ray More information For details of TAE Institute s policies / procedures relating to accredited training and assessment, please see: your Student Handbook Page 4 TAE Program Information V7

5 TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Program Information Introduction The Institute is proud to offer the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as public course. This course provides participants a broad understanding of how the vocational training sector works and the skill and knowledge to be an effective trainer and assessor. Through the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, the entire training design, delivery and assessment process is covered in detail giving you all the tools you will need to be an excellent trainer. Learners will be empowered by this course and be equipped to function as a trainer and assessor in the VET sector. Learners will gain a nationally recognised qualification in the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110). Some of the things you will learn in the Cert IV Assessment and Training Course How to use Training Packages How to design learning programs to meet student needs How to deliver training to groups and individuals How to deliver training in a work-based environment How to design, plan and organise assessments How to assess candidates and participate in assessment validation National recognition The qualification Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) has been drawn from the Training and Education Training Package (TAE10). On successfully completion of the course, the qualification Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) will be issued. A transcript listing all of the units of competence will also be issued. The qualification and units of competence are nationally recognised and provides individuals with a valuable qualification that can be applied throughout Australia. TAE Program Information V7 Page 5

6 Program Information TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Qualification requirements To obtain the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, you must demonstrate competency in a total of 10 units of competency: 7 core units + 3 elective units. Table: TAE40110 Units offered by TAE Institute Field Unit code Unit name Core or elective unit? Design TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs core TAEDES402A Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs core Delivery TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction elective TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning core TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace core BSBCMM401A Make a presentation elective Assessment TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment elective TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes core TAEASS402B Assess competence core TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation core Program outline The course will be delivered as a public or in-house course using a combination of; group theory instruction and workplace practice and assessment. Training sessions are trainer led. Course participants will typically attend formal training sessions for five continuous days followed by a break where students will complete self-paced work. Participants can then return for an optional three day portfolio building and assessment workshop. Page 6 TAE Program Information V7

7 TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Program Information The modules are sequenced in a way that allows a logical progression pathway. Participants will be provided with professionally presented reference material to assist them to develop their knowledge of the subject. The student s workload is spread across four main activities: 1. Classroom attendance - 5 days 2. Self paced learning and assessment project work 3. Portfolio building and assessment workshop 3 days 4. Completion and compilation of portfolio of evidence Expected duration The program is designed to be completed over 6 months. The Institute provides , telephone and one-on-one support to participants that need additional assistance or wants to fast track their qualification. Entry requirements While there are no specific prerequisites for entry into TAE40110, the qualification requires an underlying level of English language and literacy. If you have any challenges in these areas, please contact us for advice and options, such as appropriate language, literacy and numeracy skills training. Recognition of Prior Learning Applicants can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that is relevant to the units of competence within the program. These skills and knowledge may have been obtained through workplace training or experience and may reduce the number of units required to be complete during the program. Students are encouraged to notify The Institute of their interest or intention to apply for RPL prior to their enrolment. Participant Information Detailed student information is available within our Participant Handbook which is supplied with the enrolment package. This handbook contains important information about your right and obligation such your right to privacy, a safe training environment and right to make a complaint or appeal an assessment decision. It is important that persons applying for enrolment have had an opportunity to review this information first. Please contact us and we can send this information to you straight away. TAE Program Information V7 Page 7

8 Program Information TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment How you ll be assessed You will participate in 3 training modules Assessment tasks are to be completed and submitted to TAE Institute after the conclusion of the course You ll also get time during training to complete some assessment tasks Assessment booklet When you attend each module of training, You ll be given an assessment booklet that contains the requirements for each assessment task you ll be asked to complete for each module. Will assessment tasks be completed during or after training? For each module: You ll complete some assessment tasks during training. The remaining assessment tasks will need to be completed after the conclusion of training. What do I do when I have completed an assessment task? It will be your responsibility to compile all completed assessment tasks for each module into a portfolio and submit to TAE Institute. Please submit your assessment tasks only when all tasks have been completed. Please refer to the Portfolio document you will receive at the course. Contact us any time We ll continue to support you via telephone and after training concludes, as you work on assigned assessment tasks. Contact us any time with your questions. Page 8 TAE Program Information V7

9 TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Program Information Assessment strategy The assessment tasks for each module include: Short answer questions Projects Third party reference The projects are the practical assessment tasks you ll be asked to complete. For an overview of the projects for each module, see the flow chart on the next page. Short answer questions Specific requirements are listed in each assessment booklet. Please refer to these when preparing your responses. TAE Program Information V7 Page 9

10 Program Information TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Assessment projects at a glance The figure below summarises the assessment projects assigned in each TAE module. Figure: Assessment projects at a glance Designing Learning (DES) DES Project 1.1 Design and develop one competency-based learning program DES Project 1.2 Design and develop one learning program (may be competency-based, but no need to be) DEL Project 2.1 (during training) DEL Project 2.2 (in the workplace) DEL Project 2.3 (in the workplace) Delivering Training (DEL) Plan, organise and deliver groupbased learning (one minute session) Plan, organise and deliver groupbased learning (two consecutive sessions from a learning program: each session must be at least minutes long) Plan, organise and facilitate workplace learning for an individual (two separate occasions) Workplace Assessment (ASS) * ASS Project 3.1 (during training) Plan assessment and gather evidence ASS Project 3.2 Plan and conduct two assessments: one RPL one training & assessment pathway ASS Project 3.3 Participate in two assessment validations This symbol () means that a TAE-qualified assessor, supervisor or colleague in the candidate s workplace must observe them delivering at least one session relevant to this project. The observer must complete a workplace observer feedback form that will be provided in the assessment booklet. See the next page for more information Page 10 TAE Program Information V7

11 TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Program Information Use of workplace observers As part the some of the assessments, observers from the candidate s workplace might be asked to observe individual and group training sessions that candidates deliver. Workplace observers must be qualified assessors They must have either TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or the Assessor Skill Set from the TAE10 Training Package Observers are provided with guided instruction on how and what to observe and how to complete the observation documentation. If a candidate doesn t have access to a qualified workplace observer, TAE Institute will arrange a suitable alternative Some examples of suitable alternatives and reasonable adjustments are listed below: Site visit TAE Institute could send a qualified TAE assessor to the candidate s workplace and observe them directly, in a face-to-face situation. In this case the assessor completes the workplace observer checklist. Observation via DVD or equivalent The candidate organise for their session to be recorded onto a DVD or equivalent, and submitted to the RTO along with the remaining assessment tasks for the module in question. In this case the assessor watches the video and completes the workplace observer checklist Live observation via Skype or equivalent A qualified TAE assessor from TAE Institute could observe the candidate directly via Skype software or equivalent. In this case the assessor completes the workplace observer checklist. TAE Program Information V7 Page 11

12 Program Information TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Keep it real (or realistic)! The purpose of the projects is to assess your ability to perform in real realistic working conditions Each project must be based on a real or realistic (simulated) workplace scenario relevant to your area of expertise. Ideally, you can base your projects on real workplace activities. If you are not currently working, or if you can t base your projects on your real workplace, you may contrive a realistic scenario. For help, discuss your ideas with your program leader or assessor. Can I use work recently completed as the basis for a project? Yes you can. For more information see the Frequently-Asked-Questions section of this document, starting on page 15. Requirements for satisfactory completion of each project To obtain a satisfactory result for each project: all required evidence must be submitted and all evidence must be of a satisfactory standard. Each project includes guidance notes Guidance notes appear in blue, italic font. Guidance notes list the assessment criteria assessors will use when reviewing the work you submit. Please refer to these notes as you complete assigned tasks and ensure that the work you submit complies with the criteria listed. Page 12 TAE Program Information V7

13 TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Program Information Third party reference What is the third party reference? The third party reference is a short questionnaire that a suitable third party referee should complete. By completing the third party reference questionnaire, your referee will: verify authenticity of the evidence you provide (i.e. to verify that you not someone else completed the required assessment tasks) make general comments about the degree to which the assessment tasks you complete reflect the way you typically approach this type of work. Selecting a third party referee Your third party referee should have expertise in training and assessment or the industry in which you work. An appropriate referee may be: (preferred) a supervisor (or equivalent) from your current workplace, OR a customer, a mentor, or someone who may or may not work with you. They must not be related to you and they must be able to make general comments about the work you have completed for the assessment. If you have any trouble identifying a suitable third party referee, discuss your concerns with your trainer. We ll be able to work something out. Detailed instructions for the third party referee Detailed instructions for the third party referee are found in the assessment booklet for each module. More questions? If you or the third party referee have any questions about the third party reference, ask your TAE trainer or contact TAE Institute. We ll be happy to help. Compiling your assessment portfolios The assessment portfolio you submit must be well-organised, or it will be returned to you. Follow the instructions in the Portfolio Document to compile your portfolio, this checklist will be distributed in class. 1. If submitting your portfolio in hard copy, do not submit individual pages in plastic sleeves. Your assessor will write comments on your work; plastic sleeves make this hard. 2. Make a back-up copy of your portfolio before submitting it, especially if submitting a hard copy portfolio. We cannot be responsible for portfolios lost or damaged in transit. TAE Program Information V7 Page 13

14 Program Information TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment The assessment process at a glance The flow chart below summarises how assessments of TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment are administered: 1. Complete all required assessment tasks, compile your portfolio of evidence and submit to TAE Institute. 2. TAE Institute will forward your portfolio to your assessor. 3. Your assessor will briefly look through your portfolio to ensure that: a. the cover sheet (including candidate declaration) has been completed b. your portfolio is logically organised and clearly presented. If the portfolio IS well organised If the portfolio IS NOT well organised 4. Your assessor will review and evaluate the evidence provided in your portfolio. If all evidence is of a SATISFACTORY standard If any evidence is of a NOT YET SATISFACTORY standard The assessment result is COMPETENT The assessment result is NOT YET COMPETENT In this case, relax! You may be re-assessed, and there s plenty of support available. 5. If NYC your assessor will prepare a WRITTEN REPORT that includes assessment result, detailed feedback, and /or recommended action plan to improve the quality of the portfolio or achieve a competent result. 6. If Competent a certificate will be issued and mailed to you. Your portfolio will not be returned to you. Page 14 TAE Program Information V7

15 TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Program Information Frequently asked questions What is my assessment deadline? Assessments for each module should be submitted within six months after the start of training for that module. Where do I send completed assessment tasks? Please send completed assessment tasks to P O Box 5025 Erina Fair NSW What if I can t submit my completed assessment tasks by the deadline? The sooner after training you complete your assessment tasks, the easier it will be to complete them; but we know how busy life can get, and are happy to offer a reasonable extension if needed. Contact TAE Institute as soon as possible to negotiate a revised deadline that is workable for all. May I use work I have already done as the evidence for assigned assessment tasks? Yes, you may use work previously completed as the evidence for assigned assessment tasks, provided: the work was completed recently (i.e. within the past 12 months or so), and you can provide all the required evidence listed in the assessment task, and the evidence is of a satisfactory standard (see the blue guidance notes in the evidence required section of the assessment task). Please discuss your options with your trainer. I m not currently working as a trainer/assessor. How can I complete the projects? Relax! Many candidates are in your situation, and we are very experienced in helping our clients create real or simulated ( realistic ) opportunities to complete assessments. Some options include: Time permitting, you may be able to complete some tasks during training Your trainer can work with you to identify suitable scenarios you can base assessment tasks on. We re very good at helping you be creative. Discuss your concerns with your trainer. TAE Program Information V7 Page 15

16 Program Information TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment I m not sure I can complete the assessment tasks as described. Do you offer any flexibility? Yes, we re flexible! If it would help make the assessment more accessible to you, we re happy to make a reasonable adjustment to the assessment process. We can t compromise the quality of the assessment, though. Please discuss your options with your trainer. What are the possible assessment results? The only possible assessment results you can get for each unit are: Results for individual assessment activities or items of evidence Each item of evidence submitted will be marked as S or NYS Satisfactory S The quality of evidence submitted is of a satisfactory standard Not yet satisfactory NYS Overall result for each TAE40110 unit The quality of evidence submitted is not of a satisfactory standard, or the required evidence was not submitted. The overall result to be awarded for each unit will be C or NYC Competent C Celebrate! All required evidence was submitted, and all evidence was of a satisfactory quality. You have earned a statement of attainment for the unit/s of competency assessed. Not yet competent NYC There are two possible reasons for a NYC result: The evidence you submitted was of a satisfactory standard but not all the required evidence was submitted (in this case, all you need to do is submit the remaining required evidence) The evidence you submitted was not of a satisfactory standard (in this case, you ll be asked to re-submit the evidence that was not of a satisfactory standard) If you attain a NYC result, your assessor will work with you to devise a suitable action plan to achieve competence. Remember that we aren t here to fail you our intent is to keep working with you until you achieve competency. Will my assessment records be kept confidential? Yes! Assessment records are stored securely, and won t be shared with anyone who is not authorised to view them. Will I get my portfolio back once the assessment has been completed? No, your portfolio is not returned to you. You need to keep a copy of your portfolio before you submit it to TAE Institute. Page 16 TAE Program Information V7

17 TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Program Information What if I disagree with the assessment result? If you disagree with your assessment result, you have the right to appeal the decision. Please follow the process listed below: 1. Discuss your concerns with your assessor. If you don t arrive at a mutually beneficial solution, then follow the appeals procedure as discussed in the Participant Handbook. 2. Contact TAE Institute. We ll help you get started with your formal appeal. Cost For costing please refer to our Schedule of Fees and Charges Contact us and get the ball rolling! Ph: admin.@taeinstitute.com.au Web: TAE Program Information V7 Page 17