Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 40110 Handbook Upgrade in Combination with 30987QLD - Certificate IV in Teaching Conversational English (TESOL) Customised form The Training Collaborative Handbook to be pertinent for ITA courses for full handbook see The Training Collaborative http://trainingcollaborative.com.au/wpcontent/uploads/2015/08/student-handbook-2015.pdf Registered Training Organisation The Training Collaborative Provider No: 30002
Welcome! This course being offered by Intercultural Training Australia Ltd is distinctive for its hands on teaching skills. It is conducted by a highly qualified and experienced team of trainers with the aim of releasing people into ministry. This course is being delivered by Intercultural Training Australia Ltd under the auspices of The Training Collaborative (Provider No 30002), which will issue the qualification. Because The Training Collaborative is a Registered Training Organisation, this qualification is nationally recognised. The Training Recognition Council in Queensland has accredited the course. It is listed on the national register, training.gov.au, with the national code of TAE40110. Course Information NB: This information should be read by intending students prior to enrolment About the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110 (Cert IV TAA) course: This course combining Cert IV in Teaching Conversational English (TESOL) (either 30664QLD or 30987QLD) ) with Cert IV TAA (TAE40110) is offered only to ITA graduates or current trainees who have completed 2/3 of the lectures due to the fact that a percentage of Cert IV TAA (TAE40110) is built into the TESOL course. Cert IV TAA is a qualification required for all vocational trainers in most industries in Australia (e.g. TAFE and apprenticeship based training in industry). Please note: In addition to Cert IV TAA, the English teaching industry in Australia requires the minimum of a Cert IV in TESOL and a Bachelor degree. The Cert IV TAA course is offered in face to face 12 hours of training. This training is offered in various workshop modes. For venues and modes please see website: www.itateach.com or contact the ITA office. The assessment includes 3 hours of workplace training. The workshops and assessment has been developed to further the context of English teaching but is transferrable to other contexts. Currently two pathways to completing the Cert IV TAA course exist depending on the accreditation dates of the TESOL course undertaken. Certification IV in Training and Assessment 40110 Handbook 2015 Intercultural Training Australia Ltd Page 1 of 9
TESOL Combo Pathways: A. Cert IV TCE 30664QLD (Accredited course 29/ 04/2007-30/04/2012) The Cert IV TAE 40110 comprises ten units of competency Units to be covered TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs TAEDES402A Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace Units partly covered TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes (partly covered by Recognition of Current Competency from TESOL course) TAEASS402B Assess competence (partly covered by Recognition of Current Competency from TESOL course) TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills (partly covered by Recognition of Current Competency from TESOL course) Units already covered TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction (Recognition of Current Competency from TESOL course) TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning (Recognition of Current Competency from TESOL course) BSBCMM401A Make a presentation (RPL based on TESOL course) B. Cert IV TCE 30987QLD (TESOL) (Accredited course 29/ 04/2012-30/04/2017) The Cert IV TAA comprises ten units of competency Units to be covered TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs TAEDES402A Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace Units partly covered TAEASS402B Assess competence (partly covered by Recognition of Current Competency from TESOL course) TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills (partly covered by Recognition of Current Competency from TESOL course) Units already covered TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction (Recognition of Current Competency from TESOL course) TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning (Recognition of Current Competency from TESOL course) TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes (Recognition of Current Competency from TESOL course) BSBCMM401A Make a presentation (RPL based on TESOL course) Certification IV in Training and Assessment 40110 Handbook 2015 Intercultural Training Australia Ltd Page 2 of 9
Time Commitment: The full course consists of 10 units taking 285 hours: Lectures Training practice Tutorial support and consultation time In addition to the training workshops, the course also requires some reading, research and preparation of sessions and assignments. Please note: As outlined in the pathway above ITA Cert IV in Teaching Conversational English (TESOL) graduates have already completed a significant amount of this load. Workers may need to negotiate with their workplace for these 3 hours of practice training. Assessment This course is assessed holistically as far as is possible. Many of the assessment activities cover elements from several units of competency, all being assessed together. This means students are required to do fewer assessment activities than if each unit were to be assessed separately. Please note that students who do not complete the whole course may have difficulty completing the full assessments required for any individual unit of competency. A holistic approach to assessment has been adopted because the objective of the course is to provide a set of integrated skills. There are 7 assessment activities. These are: Task 1 Case study 1 Learning program Task 2 Case study 2 RPL decision Task 3 Case study 3 Training in a workplace Task 4 Training in a Workplace Portfolio Task 5 Assessment Plans and Review Task 6 Participate in validation meetings Task 7 Written Quiz open book on all course content, done at home Teachers will provide submission dates and details of the assessment during the course. Please note: several of these assessments are completed during the training workshops. Assessment Task Completion Due dates for the Assessment Tasks will be provided in the course overview or during the course. All Assessment Tasks will be due 3 months from the final date of the course. If Assessment Tasks are still outstanding beyond the 3 month period, trainees will be sent an email reminding them that the Assessment Tasks due date has elapsed. They will be advised that they will need to submit all remaining Assessment Tasks by the extended date (6 months from the final date of the course) or they will need to pay a $50 fee per Assessment Task (or part thereof) on submission of each Assessment Task. There will be no further reminders about Assessment Tasks initiated by ITA beyond the email sent after the 3 month elapse date as the trainees are required by industry to exhibit the following Employability Skills for a Certificate IV qualification: Planning and Organising o planning, prioritising and organising workflow o organising the human, physical and material resources required for learning and assessment Self-management o managing work and work relationships o taking personal responsibility in the planning, delivery and review of training Certification IV in Training and Assessment 40110 Handbook 2015 Intercultural Training Australia Ltd Page 3 of 9
Grading Performance is assessed as either competent or not yet competent. Students who are found not yet competent after an assessment activity will be given another opportunity to be re-assessed. Accreditation This course is being delivered by Intercultural Training Australia Ltd, under the auspices of The Training Collaborative Provider No. 30002, which will issue the qualification. Course texts/notes Students will be provided with course notes and electronic readings. Units of Competency (www.training.gov.au) TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and organise the assessment process, including recognition of prior learning (RPL), in a competency-based assessment system. It also includes the development of simple assessment instruments. 1. Determine assessment approach 2. Prepare the assessment plan 3. Develop assessment instruments TAEASS402B Assess competence This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess the competence of a candidate 1. Prepare for assessment 2. Gather quality evidence 3. Support the candidate 4. Make the assessment decision 5. Record and report the assessment decision 6. Review the assessment process TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in an assessment validation process 1. Prepare for validation 2. Contribute to validation process 3. Contribute to validation outcomes TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning This unit develops skills in techniques to manage language learning in class groups. Elements of competency 1. Manage group/ pair work 2. Manage drama techniques 3. Manage mixed ability training 4. Manage listening practice 5. Manage reading practice 6. Manage writing practice 7. Manage training activities promoting fluency, variety of language dialogue and narrative skills 8. Ensure healthy and safe learning environment 9. Ensure ongoing quality of delivery through feedback, reflection and review Certification IV in Training and Assessment 40110 Handbook 2015 Intercultural Training Australia Ltd Page 4 of 9
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and facilitate learning for individuals in a workplace. 1. Establish effective work environment for learning 2. Develop a work-based learning pathway 3. Establish the learning-facilitation relationship 4. Implement work-based learning pathway 5. Maintain and develop the learning/facilitation relationship 6. Close and evaluate the learning/facilitation relationship 7. Monitor and review the effectiveness of the work-based learning pathway TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conceptualise, design, develop and review learning programs to meet an identified need for a group of learners. The unit addresses the skills and knowledge needed to identify the parameters of a learning program, determine the design, outline the content and review its effectiveness. 1. Define parameters of the learning program 2. Work within the vocational education and training (VET) policy framework 3. Develop program content 4. Design structure of the learning program TAEDES402A Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use training packages and accredited courses as tools to support industry, organisation and individual competency development needs. 1. Select appropriate training package or accredited course 2. Analyse and interpret the qualifications framework 3. Analyse and interpret units of competency and accredited modules 4. Contextualise units and modules for client applications 5. Analyse and interpret assessment guidance TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction This unit develops skills in demonstrating a range of commonly used language teaching strategies Elements of competency 1. Use behavioural strategies appropriately 2. Use communicative strategies appropriately 3. Use total physical response strategies approaches TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills 1. Analyse LLN requirements 2. Select and use resources and strategies to address LLN skill requirements 3. Use specialist LLN support where required 4. Evaluate effectiveness of learning support and assessment strategies in addressing LLN requirements BSBCMM401A Make a presentation This unit covers the requirements for a person to prepare, present and review a presentation 1. Prepare a presentation 2. Deliver a presentation 3. Review the presentation Certification IV in Training and Assessment 40110 Handbook 2015 Intercultural Training Australia Ltd Page 5 of 9
Student Information NB: This information should be read by intending students prior to enrolment Selection, enrolment and orientation procedures Course Entry Requirements 1. Students should have native speaker competence in English. This course is not suitable for persons with a Non-English Speaking Background (NESB) unless they have near native speaker competence (usually indicated by test results of ISLPR 4 or IELTS 5.5 all macro-skills). Persons from a Non-English Speaking Background may be asked to attend an interview with teaching staff before enrolment. Students are assumed to have average post school standard of literacy and numeracy (about the level needed to pass Year 10). 2. Students should possess the ability to hear and speak normally. Note: Discrimination on the basis of language and/ or physical impairment is lawful because the nature of the course/vocational outcome requires English language proficiency, normal hearing and speaking abilities as essential requirements for teaching. 3. Any or all applicants may be asked to attend an interview with teaching staff to establish their personal suitability for cross cultural work with persons learning English as a second or other language. 4. Persons applying for the Cert IV TAA 40110 delivered through Intercultural Training Australia Ltd must be graduates of accredited Cert IV in Teaching Conversational English (TESOL) courses or current trainees who have completed 2/3 of the lectures due to the fact that a percentage of Cert IV TAA is built into TESOL course. 5. ITA graduates who wish to upgrade their TAA40104 units to TAE40110 must contact ITA directors for special arrangements. 6. Depending on previous qualifications in TESOL industry a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) opportunity may exist for those wishing to complete Cert IV TAA through a pathway of auditing Cert IV TCE (30987QLD) with part TESOL assessment. Candidates interested must contact ITA directors for special arrangements. 7. Applicants must have access to and a good working knowledge of: Microsoft Word or equivalent Email The Internet Enrolment Process Only persons who meet the entry requirements will be considered for enrolment. Enrolment applications will be considered in the order in which complete applications are received until all places are filled. An enrolment application is not complete until the non refundable course application fee has been paid. Student induction/orientation will take place during the first lesson. Fees and Charges Unless there is prior consultation with the Director, the course fee of $800 must be paid one week before the first class. A non-refundable registration fee of $70 is required with enrolment to cover cost of administration. ITA endeavors to provide this course at the lowest possible price which is in line with our vision to equip people for ministry. However, we reserve the right to change course costs as necessary. Changes to course costs are advertised one semester in advance. It may be changed from those currently advertised on the website. Certification IV in Training and Assessment 40110 Handbook 2015 Intercultural Training Australia Ltd Page 6 of 9
Refund Policy All refund applications must be made in writing. All course notes and intellectual property must be returned upon withdrawal. The date of withdrawal from the course is taken to be when Intercultural Training Australia Ltd or its agents receive the written notice of withdrawal. There is a $70 non-refundable registration fee, to cover the costs of enrolment administration. The remaining portion of the fee may be refunded as below: Before course starts Full course fee less deposit Withdrawal after workshop 1 No refund Language, Literacy and Numeracy As required for a graduate or current student of The Training Collaborative. Student support arrangements Literacy and Numeracy Where a student finds difficulty with assignment preparation, additional teacher/tutor support in editing may be provided. Students with significant literacy difficulties may be referred to the local TAFE Institute for assistance. Study Skills No specific provision has been made to assist students who have been away from formal study for a considerable time or who have not undertaken a vocational training program previously. However, teaching staff may clarify assessment arrangements and timelines for the submission of practical and written work, and provide advice to students on how to approach the tasks. Welfare and Guidance Students who are having personal problems relating to the course are encouraged to discuss these with teaching staff. Students requiring counseling of a more general nature will be referred to their local church or to welfare agencies, as these needs are beyond the teachers responsibilities. While teaching staff will discuss post course vocational options, no formal student employment service is available. Flexible learning and assessment The course is only offered in face-to-face mode for the workshops, and all other parts are through distance education. Teaching staff will discuss time lines for assessment with students and some negotiation is possible regarding submission within the overall constraints of the course end date. In Special Circumstances All assessment must be completed within 6 months of the completion of face to face training workshops unless other arrangements are made with the director of studies. Recognition of Prior Learning Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognises that students may have already achieved some of the course s learning outcomes and competencies through formal training, work experience or studies in other courses. Students who wish to apply for RPL should document their case and discuss this with the trainers. Please see The Training Collaborative website for the requirements (http://trainingcollaborative.org.au). Students seeking RPL should note that the holistic nature of assessment in this course may still require that all assessment activities be undertaken, even after RPL has been granted. ITA will endeavor to acknowledge applicable RPL through a reduction in course fees. Certification IV in Training and Assessment 40110 Handbook 2015 Intercultural Training Australia Ltd Page 7 of 9
Other Policies and Procedures For details of the following policies and procedures, go to http://trainingcollaborative.com.au/wpcontent/uploads/2015/08/student-handbook-2015.pdf Complaints Policy Fair Treatment Policy Privacy Policy Refund Policy RPL Policy Client Services Complaints Procedure Recognition of other Qualifications Certification IV in Training and Assessment 40110 Handbook 2015 Intercultural Training Australia Ltd Page 8 of 9