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Participants usually hold TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and are looking to achieve this unit to remain up to date with trainer/assessor requirements.  Strong language and literacy skills are required together with access to a computer and the internet. You also need to be competent in using Microsoft Office or equivalent.

TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools unit fees: $350*

Payment Plan options available

* The student fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student service and resource fees

The study duration of TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools is 3 months.

Facilitated Virtual Delivery– You will be required to attend sessions on Zoom using Pivot Online Learning System (POLS). You will also be provided access to Pivot Online Learning System (POLS) that includes all the learning material, assessment, and resources to complete the course.

Self-paced Online Learning – You can start the course any time. You will be supported by a trainer/assessor and provided with a hard copy pack including your Learner’s Guide, assessments, and all relevant resources. In addition, access will be provided 24/7 to the Pivot Online Learning System (POLS) that includes all the learning material, assessment and resources needed to complete the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that assesses your non-formal and formal learning to determine how your current skills and knowledge match the competency outcomes for partial or full qualification. RPL assessment at The Pivot Institute allows you to evidence your skills and knowledge through the completion of an RPL kit.

To upgrade to the TAE40116 from the TAE40110 via RPL you must be able to evidence recent development of a number of assessment tools

– Identification of target group of candidates, purpose of an assessment tool, and contexts in which assessment tool will be used.

– Designing and developing assessment tools that cover at least three units of competency.

– Reviewing and trialing the assessment tool through checking draft assessment tools against evaluation criteria and making amendments to the final tool based on analysis of feedback.

This calendar is only for students participating in facilitated virtual delivery. Following dates have been scheduled for virtual unit delivery via zoom from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

TAEASS502 – Design & Develop Assessment Tools

(3 days)

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Candidate Assignment Booklet

For this unit, you will be provided with a Candidate Assignment Booklet. In the booklet there are series of tasks. We work to ensure that the tasks are clear and you have the right support and resources to undertake your assessment. This qualification requires that a number of activities are undertaken to prove competency, so please consider these requirements prior to committing to the program. You will need to complete all tasks in order to be assessed for competency. Your assessments will comprise of a number of tasks which will include:

– The development of three sets of assessment tools (which include a plan for assessment) that have been trialed, reviewed, and validated.

Assessment Process

During the assessment process your assessor will:

– Answer any questions or concerns you may have about the assessment process or tasks

– Assess your competency as required by the unit of competency, by making judgments about the evidence presented in line with the rules of evidence: validity, authenticity, currency and sufficiency

– Give you feedback on the outcomes of the assessment process

– Provide your results, either competent or not yet competent

– Advise you on the outcomes of the assessment including the appeals process you can follow if you disagree with the assessment decision.

Simply fill the enrolment form and submit to enquiries@pivot.edu.au 

Click here to download the enrolment form.  

Get a USI (Unique Student Identifier)

A USI is your lifelong education number – you only need to create it once. If you have undertaken any VET training since 2015, you may already have a USI. You can find it here.

If you don’t have USI, you can Apply for USI

To enrol in this qualification, participants must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in their proposed teaching and assessing area. Vocational competency is defined as; ‘broad industry knowledge and experience and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification’.

It is beneficial for participants to have access to a workplace or realistic simulated environment to complete the assessment.  Strong literacy and numeracy skills are required. Participants must also have access to a computer with a reliable and stable internet connection for online/virtual classroom delivery.

Certificate IV Entry Requirements

Funding Eligibility

• The WA State Government, through Jobs and Skills WA, subsidises vocational education and training (VET) courses in priority areas, to reduce or remove the fees and make training more accessible to all Western Australians.To be eligible for free training, reduced-fee qualifications or a subsidised training place; you must have left school, have your primary place of residence in Western Australia, and are either:
  • an Australian citizen; or
  • a permanent visa holder; or
  • a visa sub-class 309, 444, 785, 790, or 820; or
  • a bridging visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 785 or 790;
  • Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa subclass 449 or 786;
  • Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; or
  • Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
  • a dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457

  a bridging visa holder who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 866;

• Persons under 18 years of age in the year of enrolment must be under a DoE Notice of Arrangement (NoA)2 (Full Time) or exempted from the School Education Act 1999.

This does not include Students undertaking a school based program such as an Apprenticeship, Traineeship, Pre-apprenticeship, or Aboriginal School Based Training

(ASBT) Program.

• Persons must have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• Students who obtain in a funded place can only be enrolled in one funded course at a time.

Concession Eligibility

• Persons aged 15—24 years at the time of enrolment (excluding students enrolled at school)
• Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of services from one of the following Commonwealth support or employment services programs:
  • Jobactive
  • Online Employment Services
  • ParentsNext

(a letter from the Commonwealth services provider confirming the student’s participation in the program is required)

• Persons and dependents of persons receiving the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
• Persons and dependents of persons holding:

• • a pensioner concession card or  Health Care Card; or
  • a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs

• Dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution

Click here to view the documents you need to submit as proof of concession eligibility. 

The duration of TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is 12-18 months.

The average time it takes to complete varies significantly depending on the skills and knowledge you already hold relevant to training and assessment. If, for example, you are attending the facilitated classes and you have completed the relevant activities, you will still need to allow the following suggested time to complete the qualification.

4 hours a week  – 18 months

6 hours a week – 12 months

Experience in the VET sector in training and assessment can greatly lower the amount of time required to successfully complete the qualification.

Face to Face or Virtual Classes : Hybrid Delivery– Hybrid delivery model gives participants the choice of attending facilitated classroom sessions either virtually via Zoom or face to face at Level Level 1, 46 Edward Street, OSBORNE PARK WA 6017.  Trainings will be held on dates as per course calendar from 9 am to 4:30 pm. You will also be provided access to Pivot Online Learning System (POLS) that includes all the learning material, assessment, and resources to complete the course.

Self-paced Online Learning – You can start the course any time. You will be supported by a trainer/assessor and provided with a hard copy pack including your Learner’s Guide, assessments, and all relevant resources. In addition, access will be provided 24/7 to the Pivot Online Learning System (POLS) that includes all the learning material, assessment and resources needed to complete the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that assesses your non-formal and formal learning to determine how your current skills and knowledge match the competency outcomes for partial or full qualification. RPL assessment at The Pivot Institute allows you to evidence your skills and knowledge through the completion of an RPL kit.

This Qualification has the following broad learning outcomes:

– Describe the Australian Training System and identify the major players in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.

– Learn the language of VET, defining key terms.

– Unpack training packages and accredited courses to identify suitable training opportunities that meet client needs.

– Design and develop learning programs that provide a clear pathway to knowledge and skill development.

– Use the Australian Core Skills Framework to identify the core LLN skills that an individual holds as well as those required for training specifications and the workplace.

– Design and develop individual and group session plans which incorporate adult learning theory.

– Incorporate LLN support into individual and group session plans.

– Prepare for the delivery of quality sessions.

– Deliver interesting, interactive, and targeted training to suit the target group and the training specifications.

– Design and develop assessment tools which meet the rules of evidence and principles of assessment.

– Plan for assessment.

– Assess competency against the relevant units of competency.

– Participate in assessment validation resulting in continuous improvement of assessment practices.

There are 12 units in the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, 6 core units and 6 elective units. Our unit selection reflects the needs of industry with a focus on supporting learning in a variety of ways in the workplace. We have designed a learning pathway that provides flexible learning options. we have combined self-paced learning, with virtual workshops and targeted clusters have both virtual and face to face workshops scheduled.

Block 1 – Intro to the VET Sector

TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector
BSBAUD412 Work within compliance frameworks
TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
BSBWRT411 Write Complex Documents

Block 1: 25 – 28 March
Block 1: 17 – 21 June
Block 1: 9 – 13 Sept
Block 1: 2 – 6 Dec

Block 2 – Train the Trainer

TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training
TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning
TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
TAEDEL413 Facilitate distance-based learning

Block 2: 15 – 19 April
Block 2: 22 – 26 July
Block 2: 14 – 18 Oct

Block 3 – VET Assessor

TAEASS412 Assess Competence
TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
BSBCMM411 Make presentations

Block 3: 6 – 10 May
Block 3: 26 – 30 Aug
Block 3: 11 – 15 Nov

Certificate IV Training and Assessment 2024 Training Calendar

Candidate Assignment Booklet

For each cluster of units, you will be provided with a Candidate Assignment Booklet.  In each booklet there are series of tasks relevant to each cluster.  We work to ensure that the tasks are clear and you have the right support and resources to undertake your assessment.   This qualification requires that a number of activities are undertaken to prove competency so please consider these requirements prior to committing to the program. You will need to complete all tasks in order to be assessed for competency. Your assessments will comprise of a number of tasks which will include some of the following:

– Development of a learning program

– Delivery of training sessions

– Planning for the assessment process

– Development of assessment instruments

– Completion of written questioning and

– Practical tasks

Assessment Process

During the assessment process your assessor will:

– Answer any questions or concerns you may have about the assessment process or tasks

– Assess your competency as required by the unit of competency, by making judgments about the evidence presented in line with the rules of evidence: validity, authenticity, currency and sufficiency

– Give you feedback on the outcomes of the assessment process

– Provide your results, either competent or not yet competent

– Advise you on the outcomes of the assessment including the appeals process you can follow if you disagree with the assessment decision.

If you need additional support to study this course, you can:

– call your trainer at 1300 354 309

– email your trainer or send email to enquiries@pivot.edu.au

– join facebook page and ask questions to your trainer or peers https://www.facebook.com/groups/pivottae40116

Simply complete the entry requirement questions and submit with your enrolment application form and we will be in touch shortly after.

Click here to complete your online application.  

Get a USI (Unique Student Identifier)

A USI is your lifelong education number – you only need to create it once. If you have undertaken any VET training since 2015, you may already have a USI. You can find it here.

If you don’t have USI, you can Apply for USI