(TAA40104) Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
CSU Training offers TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment via Distance Education. Upgrade from BSZ40198 is offered as well as RPL. To access these options, complete and submit the enrolment form and pay the enrolment fee.
Upon enrolment, an Assessor will contact you to discuss your study pathway.
From July 2007, a customised upgrade will be offered for students who have completed a Vocational Education & training Course (VET) through CSU School of Education from 2002.The parts of VET study that link to the TAA will be recognised.
Information about the Qualification
What does the Training and Assessment Training Package (TAA04) cover?
The Training and Assessment Training Package is designed to meet the current and future competency development and qualification needs of new and existing personnel working in a broad range of work functions and activities within vocational education and training. It provides a clear set of benchmarks to support both initial competency achievement and ongoing staff and professional development.
The Training and Assessment Training Package (TAA04) addresses a range of competency areas that represent the key areas of work undertaken within organisations that provide training and assessment services.
TAA40104 replaces BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training as the required qualification for training and assessing Training Packages under the Australian Quality Training Framework.
Who needs TAA40104?
This qualification is required by anyone delivering training or conducting assessment of Training Packages under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). Such people may work or seek to work as trainers/assessors within a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). The qualification is also useful for people developing learning and assessment materials, managing training within an organisation or RTO or developing and delivering non accredited training for adult learners.
What does TAA40104 cover?
TAA40104 addresses a range of competency areas that represent the key areas of work undertaken within organisations that provide training and assessment services. Each of these areas is called a Field in the Training and Assessment Package (TAA04). The fields are:
- Learning Environment
- Learning Design
- Delivery and Facilitation
- Assessment
- Training Advisory Services
- Co-ordination, Management and Quality of Training and/or Assessment Services
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice
- Imported units
Units offered by CSU Training
CORE
Learning Environment
Code: TAAENV401B
Unit Title: Work effectively in vocational education & training
Description: This unit specifies the outcomes required to effectively work in the operating environment of the vocational education and training sector. This sector includes vocational education and training undertaken in industries, enterprises, government agencies, and community, institute and school settings. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Work within the vocational education and training (VET) policy framework
- Work within the training and/or assessment organisation's quality framework
- Manage work and work relationships
- Demonstrate a client focused approach to work
Code: TAAENV402B
Unit Title: Foster & promote an inclusive learning culture
Description: This unit of competency specifies the skills, knowledge and attributes required to foster and promote an environment that supports inclusive work practices and a positive learning culture. It addresses the responsibilities of all those in a training and/or assessment organisation to promote a positive and inclusive learning culture which actively acknowledges, respects and builds on individual differences, and integrates principles which underpin inclusivity into all training and assessment practices. In this unit the principles of inclusivity are applied equally to working with colleagues and working with clients. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Practice inclusivity
- Promote and respond to diversity
- Develop and implement work strategies to support inclusivity
- Promote a culture of learning
- Monitor and improve work practices
Code: TAAENV403B
Unit Title: Ensure a healthy & safe learning environment
Description: This unit focuses on the occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and responsibilities of trainers and assessors together with other relevant parties in the process of delivering training and conducting assessment. This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to:
- Understand the legislative and common law framework within which OHS operates
- Assess the learning environment for hazards and risks
- Apply risk control strategies and/or action plans to ensure the safety, health and welfare of the learner or candidate for assessment
- Provide appropriate OHS information to learners
- Monitor on a continuous basis the risk control action plan or processes
- Determine your shared responsibility with other personnel in the learning environment
Learning Design
Code: TAADES401B
Unit Title: Use Training Packages to meet client needs
Description: Nationally endorsed training Packages provide the principle benchmarks for training and assessment in the vocational education and training (VET) system. Trainers and assessors must be able to interpret and use training Packages to meet the needs of their clients; this is also a key skill for personnel with associated roles such as those who design and develop Training Package support material. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Identifying and sourcing endorsed Training Packages to meet particular client needs
- Interpreting the endorsed component of training Packages – their units of competency, qualification packaging and assessment guidelines
- Selecting and contextualising units of competency to meet client needs
- Identifying applications of training Packages for workplace or educational needs
Code: TAADES402B
Unit Title: Design & develop learning programs
Description: This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conceptualise, design, develop and evaluate a learning program to meet an identified need for a group learners using appropriate benchmarks. The focus of the unit is nationally recognised training with units of competency from endorsed training packages a s benchmarks. However, the benchmarks could include other specifications such as curricula, organisational work requirements, workplace performance standards, product equipment specifications or features of workplace procedures. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Identify the parameters of the learning program with clients
- Generate options and determine the learning program design
- Outline the content and structure of the learning program
- Review its effectiveness
Delivery & Facilitaton
Code: TAADEL401B
Unit Title: Plan & organise group-based delivery
Description: This unit covers the tasks involved in planning and organising group learning. It focuses on the knowledge, skills and attributes you need to contextualise and modify an existing learning program top reflect the needs of the specific learner group. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Interpret the learning environment and delivery requirements
- Prepare for group delivery
- Prepare learning resources, support materials and learning activities to be used in the delivery process that reflect the needs of the specific learner group
Code: TAADEL403B
Unit Title: Facilitate individual learning
Description: This unit specifies the competence required to facilitate learning by individuals through a one on one relationship between a learner and a facilitator. It involves the application of techniques to develop an interpersonal relationship between the facilitator and the learner, focusing on the learning goals, the preferred learning style and the learning context. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Identify individual learning requirements
- Establish the learning relationship
- Maintain and develop the learning relationship
- Ensure the effectiveness of the learning facilitation
Delivery & Facilitaton
Code: TAADEL404B
Unit Title: Facilitate work-based learning
Description: Learning through work is ongoing and is part of the everyday reality of being in work. However, the effectiveness of that learning can be improved by interventions that modify, direct and provide support to the workplace learner. This guided learning ensures a planned approach to learning through work activities, effective support of the learning and appropriate monitoring and safeguards. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Establish an effective working environment for learning
- Develop and implement a work-based learning pathway
- Monitor learning and address barriers to effective participation
- Review the effectiveness of the work-based learning pathway
Assessment
Code: TAAASS401B
Unit Title: Plan & organise assessment
Description: This unit addresses the competence of planning and organising the assessment process, whether assessment is carried out in a learning and assessment pathway or for recognition purposes. It covers identifying and confirming the assessment requirements , developing an assessment plan, contextualising assessment and organising the arrangements for assessment. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Determine the focus of assessment
- Prepare the assessment plan
- Contextualise and review the assessment plan
- Organise assessment arrangements
Code: TAAASS402B
Unit Title: Assess competence
Description: This unit addresses the process of competency based assessment conducted in accordance with a developed assessment plan. It includes assessment carried out in an assessment and learning pathway as well as assessment conducted for Recognition purposes. The focus of this unit is on the skill of interpreting the collected evidence and making a judgement of competence against the specified unit/s of competency by applying the rules of evidence and principles of assessment. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Establish and maintain the assessment environment
- Support the client
- Make the assessment decision
- Record and report the assessment decision
- Review the assessment process
Assessment
Code: TAAASS403B
Unit Title: Develop assessment tools
Description: This unit covers how to design and develop effective and relevant assessment tools to use when conducting assessments within the vocational education and training (VET) sector. This involves interpreting a unit of competency to determine the evidence required to demonstrate competency; analysing the assessment methods that most effectively address the evidence requirements; and designing, developing, trialling and reviewing the assessment tool. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Determine the focus of the assessment tool
- Determine assessment tool requirements
- Design and develop assessment tools
- Trial and review assessment tools
Code: TAAASS404B
Unit Title: Participate in assessment validation
Description: This unit specifies the outcomes required to participate in an assessment validation process. Validation is a process involving assessors working in collaboration to review, compare and evaluate their assessment processes and outcomes. This includes validating assessment methods, assessment tools and interpreting the evidence collected to make a judgement of competence, in relation to the same unit/s of competency. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Prepare for validation by planning for participation in validation processes in your practice environment and gathering together the materials you will need to evaluate during the validation process
- Contribute to validation by actively participating and ensuring that the critical aspects of validation are addressed
- Analyse and document outcomes of validation by implementing recommendations formulated during the review process and changing your practices to support improvements in the quality of assessment
Electives
Delivery & Facilitation
Code: TAADEL301B
Unit Title: Provide training through instruction & demonstration of work skills
Description: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to conduct individual and group instruction and demonstration of work skills using existing learning resources, in a safe and comfortable learning environment, and to determine both the success of both the training provided and personal training performance. It addresses the skills and knowledge required to organise and conduct the instruction and demonstration through a planned approach. It emphasises the training being driven by the work process and context. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Organise instruction and demonstration
- Conduct instruction and demonstration
- Check training performance
Delivery & Facilitation
Code: TAADEL402B
Unit Title: Facilitate group-based learning
Description: This unit addresses the competency required to facilitate learning by individuals within a group. The competency of delivering training and facilitating learning to a group involves preparing, guiding, supporting and managing learners using a range of delivery methods, knowledge, skills and behaviours that enhance learning. The focus of the group facilitator is on guiding and supporting learner's progress towards the learning outcomes/competency to be achieved. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Establish an environment conducive to group learning
- Deliver and facilitate training sessions
- Demonstrate effective facilitation skills
- Support and monitor learning
- Review and evaluate effectiveness of delivery
Code: TAADEL405B
Unit Title: Co-ordinate & facilitate distance-based learning
Description: This unit covers the competency required to coordinate, organise and facilitate a distance-based learning process. Distance- based learning involves a learner- managed learning process that is facilitated by a trainer/facilitator who is separated form their learner/s by time or place. The emphasis in distance based learning is on the provision to and use by learner/s of effective learning resources with facilitated guidance, motivation and support from the trainer/facilitator through arrange of communication tools. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Prepare for distance-based learning
- Manage distance-based learners
- Monitor learner progress
- Review the distance- based learning process
Learning Environment
Code: TAAENV404B
Unit Title: Develop innovative ideas at work
Description: This unit addresses the skills needed to interpret or observe a need and develop a detailed idea. This requires the creative generation and discussion of a number of ideas or solutions and the acceptance of positive and negative feedback. It covers the skills and knowledge required to develop new ideas or new uses for old ideas. When used as a methodology, this competency can increase the capacity for innovation within an organisation. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Interpret the need for innovation
- Generate a range of ideas
- Collaborate with others
- Reflect on the ideas
- Represent the ideas
- Evaluate the ideas
Training Advisory Services
Code: TAATAS401B
Unit Title: Maintain information requirements of training &/or assessment organisations
Description: This unit addresses the timely dissemination of accurate information to learner/s and the recording and reporting of training and/or assessment services data. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Provide initial and ongoing information and advice on training and /or assessment services
- Complete training/ assessment records
- Complete reporting requirements
Language, Literacy & Numeracy practice
Code: TAALLN401B
Unit Title: Apply strategies to assist learners develop English language, literacy & numeracy skills
Description: This unit addresses the skills and knowledge that trainers and assessors must possess to provide appropriate instruction and assessment to learners with language, literacy and numeracy needs within their vocational program drawing on the expertise of relevant professionals as required. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Determine the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the workplace training specifications, the learning program and assessment process
- Drawing on the assistance of specialist advice when required, interpret and apply validated tools and other sources of information to determine the language, literacy and numeracy characteristics of the learner/learner group
- Deliver and monitor a vocational learning and assessment program which takes account of learners language, literacy and numeracy skill levels and those required in the training specification
- Access specialist learning support where required on the basis of evidence
Imported Units
Code: BSBCMN404A
Unit Title: Develop teams & individuals
Description: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to determine individual and team development needs and facilitate the development of the workgroup. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Determine development needs
- Develop individuals and teams
- Monitor and evaluate workplace learning
Code: BSBCMN405A
Unit Title: Analyse & present research information
Description: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and present workplace information using available systems. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Gather and organise information
- Research and analyse information
- Present information
Code: BSBCMN409A
Unit Title: Promote products & services
Description: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and review the promotion of an organisation's products and services. Study of this unit will help you to develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to:
- Plan promotional activities
- Coordinate promotional activities
- Review and report on promotional activities
CSU Training Qualification Pathways for TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
CSU Training offers a range of options to assist you in achieving TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment:
| Option 1 | RPL/RCC Suitable for people who hold all or part of the BSZ qualification and who have recent extensive experience working in vocational education and training |
| Option 2 | Upgrade Suitable for people who hold all or part of the BSZ qualification and who want to study the additional units though distance education. |
| Option 3 | Training program Suitable for people who do not hold any part of the BSZ qualification and who are undertaking, or will be able to undertake, some work in vocational education and training. Delivery is through distance education. |
| Option 4 | Upgrade for students who have studied a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course through Charles Sturt University Suitable for students who have completed a course of study in VET through Charles Sturt University and who wish to maintain a connection with the School of Education. This program has been customised to meet the learning needs of CSU VET graduates. It will be delivered by School of Education academics through a partnership arrangement with CSU Training |
| Option 5 | Embedded in CSU Vocational Education qualifications Students studying a Vocational Education and Training course through School of Education, Charles Sturt University can enrol with CSU Training to be awarded TAA40104 upon successful completion of the University course. School of Education staff will deliver and assess the TAA units which are embedded within the academic subjects. |
Students studying via any of the first three options will be guided and supported by an appointed trainer/assessor who will work with the student to:
- Determine the most appropriate learning and assessment pathway
- Customise assessment tasks to best suit the student's training context
- Provide guidance in gathering and organising evidence
- Monitor progress
- Provide feedback on progress
- Share successes and
- Provide guidance and support
Please contact us to discuss your options or download a registration form.
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Email: csutraining@csu.edu.au.