Recognition of Prior Learning Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

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1 Recognition of Prior Learning Certificate IV in Training & Assessment Student Name: Date Completed: January 2012

2 Application for Recognition This kit may be used to upgrade from TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to Certificate IV in Training and Assessment using Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competency (RCC), and/or Direct Credit Transfer for units from another qualification or accredited course. Introduction People learn and achieve competencies through a variety of learning experiences. This may include formal training and education, work experience and life experience. You are encouraged to seek recognition of existing competencies, rather than repeating unnecessary training. You can seek recognition for a whole qualification or individual units within a qualification. It is recommended if you are seeking recognition for parts of a qualification, you only do so for complete units. What Options Are Available? There are four potential options, which may apply to your circumstances: Direct Credit Transfer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) Any combination of the above Direct Credit Transfer In some cases, previous formal training courses may provide direct credit transfer for the competency sought. You will need to provide a certified copy of the certificate issued for the previous training. QTS will recognise the Statements of Attainment and Certificates for nationally recognised training which have been issued to you by other Registered Training Organisations. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) RPL involves recognition of previous training courses and education which has been undertaken in the past. You must provide a certified copy of your Statements of Attainment or Certificates, plus a copy of course outcomes or a listing of the units undertaken within courses and qualifications. Please note if you are providing qualifications or courses from more than five years ago, you will need to support those with evidence of current application of the skills assessed. You are encouraged to map the performance criteria of the existing qualifications (previous courses) to the performance criteria of the training course in which RPL is being sought. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) This involves recognition of previous working history and experience. You will need to provide a copy of your resume and a formal position description for each relevant position you have occupied (this should be obtained from the employer). These may be supported by written references from previous employers or supervisors that outline experience relevant to the competency, and work examples which are relevant to the competency being sought. You will need to map your existing skills to the performance criteria of the training course in which RPL is being sought. You may also need to undertake an assessment (examination or challenge test) to prove you have the relevant competencies. Demonstration of equivalent competence

3 What evidence is Required? To obtain recognition, you will need to provide certified copies of relevant documents (i.e. witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations and suitably signed). If the qualifications were issued by QTS, the copy does not need to be certified. Documents used as evidence may include: University Degrees or Nationally Recognised Qualifications (eg: Certificate III, Diploma, etc) Statements of Attainment for partial completion of a qualification Statements of Attainment for nationally recognised short courses Statements of Attendance / Achievement etc for non-nationally recognised courses (including what was covered in the course eg: outcomes, competencies, performance criteria, etc) Resumes, job descriptions, referee reports, etc Actual work samples, ensuring you are the author, or your name appears on the documentation as facilitator, contributor, or similar. Depending on the electives chosen within your TAA40104 qualification, you may only have to attach a certified copy of that certificate. The Application Process Compare your existing qualifications and experiences to the information in the tables below, which are provided for the course in which you are seeking recognition. Contact QTS to discuss any queries and receive further guidance if necessary. When you are ready: Complete the enrolment form attached. Complete this RPL kit and attach certified copies of evidence. Post to Queensland Training Services, PO Box 997N, North Cairns Q 4870 along with payment. An assessor from QTS will examine the information and evidence provided. If further evidence is required, you will be contacted. In some cases, a challenge test or practical assessment may be required. If the assessor deems you to be competent, based on the information provided, you will be granted the relevant Qualification or Statement of Attainment. If the assessor deems the evidence insufficient to meet the course criteria, you will receive advice from QTS regarding which criteria have not been met. If you have further evidence which may support the criteria, you are encouraged to submit this to QTS within a negotiated timeframe. Demonstration of equivalent competence

4 Demonstration of Equivalent Competence Personal information and declaration form Name Postal Address Phone (Bus. hours) Mobile Fax Job Title Company TAA40104 Certificate # *please attach a certified copy of your TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment to this application. AFFIRMATION I affirm the attached evidence is either entirely my own, or I have contributed a significant component towards its use/execution within the training environment. Participant s Signature: Date: Demonstration of equivalent competence

5 Current activities supporting equivalence Please list the activities as per below which you have recently been involved with in support of the evidence provided in this application. Activities Qualifications / Courses Date/s Preparation of materials Preparation of assessment instrument Materials Validation Assessment Validation Delivery of Qualifications / Courses Assessment of Qualifications / Courses Assessment of RPL s Professional Development Demonstration of equivalent competence

6 Unit Summary Please note below where the core units of the TAE align with the TAA. As elective units were at the discretion of the learner, please fill in any electives you undertook, and align them with electives within the TAE. 7 Core Units Units Completed Equivalence Equivalence with units in TAA40104 Other Units / Evidence Demonstrated TAEASS401A - Plan assessment activities and processes No equivalence TAAASS401A Plan and organise assessment TAAASS403A - Develop assessment tools TAEASS402A - Assess competence TAAASS402A Assess competence TAEASS403A - Participate in assessment validation TAAASS404A Participate in assessment validation TAEDEL401A - Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning TAADEL401A Plan and organise groupbased delivery TAADEL402A Facilitate group-based learning TAEDEL402A - Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace TAADEL403A Identify individual learning facilitation requirements TAADEL404A Facilitate work place learning TAEDES401A - Design and develop learning programs No equivalence TAADES402A Design and develop learning programs TAAENV401A Work effectively in vocational education and learning TAAENV402A Foster and promote an inclusive learning environment TAAENV403A Ensure a healthy and safe learning environment Demonstration of equivalent competence Page 6

7 7 Core Units Units Completed Equivalence Equivalence with units in TAA40104 Other Units / Evidence Demonstrated TAEDES402A - Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs No equivalence TAADES401A Use training packages to meet client needs TAAENV401A Work effectively in vocational education and learning TAAENV402A Foster and promote an inclusive learning environment TAAENV403A Ensure a healthy and safe learning environment 3 Elective Units Units Completed Equivalence Equivalence with units in TAA40104 Other Units / Evidence Demonstrated At least 2 from this list; one other may be selected from any currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Where a unit is chosen from another currently endorsed training package or accredited course, it must be from a qualification or course at Certificate III or above, and must contribute towards the vocational outcome of the program Assessment TAEASS301A - Contribute to assessment TAEASS502A - Design and develop assessment tools Delivery and facilitation TAEDEL301A - Provide work skill instruction TAEDEL403A - Coordinate and facilitate distance-based learning Demonstration of equivalent competence Page 7

8 3 Elective Units Units Completed Equivalence Equivalence with units in TAA40104 Other Units / Evidence Demonstrated TAEDEL404A - Mentor in the workplace TAEDEL501A - Facilitate e-learning Language, literacy and numeracy TAELLN401A - Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills Training advisory services TAETAS401A - Maintain training and assessment information Imported Units BSBAUD402B - Participate in a quality audit BSBCMM401A - Make a presentation BSBLED401A - Develop teams and individuals BSBMKG413A - Promote products and services BSBREL402A - Build client relationships and business networks BSBRES401A - Analyse and present research information Selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace Demonstration of equivalent competence Page 8