Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – Online (ZOOM + 1 BlocK)

All practical assessment tasks are completed in class with your fellow students.

You will not complete the full course in the ten Zoom days. There are assessment tasks that will need to be completed after the virtual face-to-face workshops. These include things like designing learning programs, developing assessment tools and demonstrating your knowledge. For this, you will have access to all digital course materials and resources, as well as support from your trainer, for the 6-month duration of your enrolment.

This pathway is suitable for those students who would not have access to the external resources required for our Standard/RPL/CT or Lite pathways.

*Please also note that, unlike our online pathways, which allow for Credit Transfer/RPL or entering and leaving a Qualification with a Statement of Attainment for full units completed, the Zoom 1 Block course is assessed as an integrated model across all 10 units of competency meaning that you will be required to complete all Assessment Tasks to be awarded any Units of Competency in their entirety.

This qualification is best suited to individuals delivering training and assessment within the vocational education and training sector. It suits those wanting to enter the training industry, or those either delivering accredited training or responsible for the assessment of competence of an apprentice or trainee within a workplace.

How is the Zoom 1 Block course different to our other programs?

• Unlike our standard program, our Zoom program is not entirely self-paced but includes direct facilitation via Zoom by our trainer, Brian Uren, over ten consecutive business days.
• Courses are scheduled to commence once or twice a month. Every final Friday of each course is a Study Day dedicated to those who would like more time to review or ask for assistance and support from their Trainer. Study days are open to all students of this program during their six-month enrolment duration.
• All practical assessment tasks are completed in class with your fellow students.
• You will not complete the full course in the ten Zoom days. There are assessment tasks that will need to be completed after the face-to-face workshops.  These include things like designing learning programs, developing assessment tools and demonstrating your knowledge. For this, you will have access to all digital course materials and resources, as well as support from your trainer, for the 6-month duration of your enrolment.

IMPORTANT:  The following times for upcoming classes are displayed in Melbourne (AEDT) time.  If zooming in from another State, please be sure to arrive at 9am Melbourne time.

Students are still able to enrol into the superseded TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment which is currently in an extended teach-out transition period until 8 December 2024. This extended transition period means there is plenty of time to complete the TAE40116.

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What will I learn?

The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment includes ten units of competency, of which there is one Elective Unit.

If you intend to explore Recognition of Prior Learning from previous study, this will not be the right course for you., as it is offered via full Coursework only.  Our Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (RPL and CT) may be a better fit for you, so we suggest you take a look at this course first instead.

Units of Competency

• TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs
• TAEDES402 use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

This will enable you to use training packages and accredited courses in the context of organisational needs.

You will learn how to design, develop and evaluate learning programs to meet the needs of your learners.

• TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
• TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
• TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills
• BSBCMM411 Make presentations

You will learn how to deliver training in a workplace. This includes individual and group instruction, planning the presentation and reviewing the presentation.

You will develop skills that help you better meet the needs of the growing number of Australians who lack the desired levels of literacy and numeracy.

You will be able to identify the particular needs of a learner, the demands of some training, and devise strategies to enable the learner to bridge the gap between the two.

• TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes
• TAEASS402 Assess competency
• TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation
• TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools

You will learn about the assessment process, plan and organise assessment activities and processes, including Recognition of Prior Learning.

You will be able to assess the competence of a candidate and participate in the assessment validation process.

Are there any entry requirements?

Unlike previous Certificate IV in Training & Assessment qualifications, the latest TAE40116 requires people entering the program to 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.

How do I do that?

For most people, it will simply be a matter of providing a copy of some other qualification, skill set, or statement of attainment.  If you do not possess another qualification, then we would require you to provide a CV that shows your broad industry knowledge and experience, combined with a Position Description and Third Party Report from someone who can attest to your experience.

In essence, the entry requirement is to be able to provide evidence of your knowledge and experience in your industry area.

When is it on?

1 Block Zoom courses are scheduled to commence once or twice a month throughout the year.

The program commences with 10 consecutive business days of Zoom workshops. The upcoming dates for these workshops are shown at the top of this web page.

You will not complete the entire course in the Zoom workshops. These workshops will provide the foundations for the units and assessment tasks, but you will be required to finalise the course requirements outside of these sessions. For this, you will have access to all course materials and resources, as well as support from your trainer, for the duration of your 6 month enrolment.

You may be eligible for government funding.

If you are over 40, you may be eligible to receive 50% of your course fees from the government’s Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers (SCOW) program. Another funding option is the Mid Career Checkpoint which offers funds of up to $3,000 to students who return to the workforce.

More information is available HERE.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

In ordinary circumstances, the following refunds will apply in the event of withdrawal, calculated based on the date of the business day on which the official Withdrawal Form is received.

To withdraw, a student must fill out a Fortress Learning Withdrawal Form, which is available from the Learner Portal or the RTO on request. Once signed, submit it to Fortress Learning.  Because eligibility for refund is calculated based on the date of the business day on which the completed Withdrawal Form is received, we encourage prompt completion and submission of the Form.

Fortress Learning will contact the student upon receipt of the withdrawal form to advise of any outstanding issues, e.g. return of course materials, completed units, outstanding fees, and the calculation of any refund that may be payable.

Where are refund is payable, it will be paid within 21 days of receiving the completed Withdrawal Form.

Due to the additional expenses and required number of participants associated with running Zoom programs, the following fees apply to withdrawal:

• If you withdraw 10-20 business days before the scheduled course start date, there is a Cancellation Fee equal to 20% of the Course Fee.  This fee will be waived provided that the candidate re-books for a new scheduled course date (ie, it is not possible to “hold” the enrolment open until a future course that is yet to be advertised becomes available).  This or any other waiver applies on only one occasion and only where their account is up to date and remains up to date.
• If you withdraw within 10 business days of the scheduled course start date, there is a Cancellation Fee equal to 50% of the Course Fee.   This fee will be waived provided that the candidate re-books for a new scheduled course date (ie, it is not possible to “hold” the enrolment open until a future course that is yet to be advertised becomes available).  This or any other waiver applies on only one occasion and only where their account is up to date and remains up to date.
• If you fail to attend or withdraw following the commencement of the Zoom block component, no refund will be issued and full course fees are payable.
• If you withdraw following completion of the Zoom block component, no refund will be issued and full course fees are payable.

Please refer to our Refund Policy here.

Is this course a good fit for you?

We want to make sure that you are the right fit for us and we are the right fit for you. Here are a few things for you to consider:

• Fortress Learning is not a “tick and flick” RTO. If you want the fastest and easiest way, we probably won’t be a good fit.
• We made the decision a long time ago to focus on quality and not quantity. As a result, our qualifications have a very good reputation in the industry.
• Employers know that a Fortress Learning qualification is more than just a piece of paper; it has substance.
• Our students finish their training with knowledge, competence and confidence.

Suitability Assessment

During your Enrolment Interview, before you are able to complete the enrolment form, our student support team member will guide you through a verbal conversation regarding suitability assessment.

What will I be asked?

The Suitability assessment consists of questions addressing the program’s technical requirements, such as required IT and digital literacy skills. We will also make sure you have access to the human and physical resources you need for the practical requirement of your course.

This ensures that you are placed in the right course before enrolling formally.

What happens if I am found not suitable?

If, for some reason, during your Enrolment Interview, we discover that based on the suitability responses you give, you cannot continue with the enrolment, we will offer other alternative solutions or refund your fees paid, including the application fee.

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