Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

What will I learn?

The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment includes twelve units of competency,  So that you can get started right away with your studies (with no waiting until the middle of the year), we have pioneered a pathway to get you started now in your journey towards your TAE401122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

We have grouped the units into three Clusters:

You will begin by enrolling in the class: TAE40122 Transition Program – Cluster 1: Design/Deliver

• TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs ( Core unit )
• TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction
• BSBCMM411 Make presentations
• TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Upon completion of these units, Fortress Admin Staff will now issue a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for the above units and enrol you manually into the following class: TAE40122 Transition Program – Cluster 2: Online learning and assessment (TAESS00023)

• TAEDEL405 Plan, organise and facilitate online learning
• TAEASS404 Assess competence in an online environment

Fortress Admin Staff will now issue a Statement of Attainment (SOA)  for the TAESS00023 skillset and enrol you from March 31st 2023, into the class: TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment (Transition Students), where you will now go on to complete the following final six units:

• TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector ( Core unit)
• BSBAUD412 Work within compliance frameworks ( Group C elective unit)
• TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation ( Core unit)
• TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training ( Core unit)
• TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training ( Core unit)
• TAEASS412 Assess competence ( Core unit)

We will Credit Transfer the six completed units from TAE40122 Transition Cluster 1 and 2 as these are either elective of the TAE40122 or superseded but equivalent units from TAE40116 – TAE40122. See below:

• TAEDEL301 – Equivalent to TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction (Group A elective)
• TAEDEL402 – Equivalent to TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning (Group A elective)
• BSBCMM411 – Current unit from BSB training package imported into the TAE40122 as an elective
• TAEDEL405 Plan, organise and facilitate online learning- current elective of TAE40122 (Group A elective)
• TAEASS404 Assess competence in an online environment- current elective of TAE40122 (Group A elective)
• TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs ( Core unit )

Upon completion of the above 12 units, you will be issued with the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

During your course, you will learn much of the following ( and lot’s more that is not listed):

• How to Operate in the VET Sector
• How RTOs work and the importance of ASQA to RTO’s
• How to create a Trainer Profile
• How to schedule and maintain Professional  Development
• How to design session plans and use training packages and accredited courses to consult with clients and identify the best possible formal competency standards for their needs
• Many different principles and theories of adult learning
• Foundational skills and Unit of Competency structure
• How to conduct and participate in validation and moderation activities
• How to assess the competence of learners
• What RPL really means
• What synchronous and asynchronous learning and assessment means
• How to deliver and assess in an online learning environment

IT Requirements

As this program is delivered online, it is essential that students are aware of the IT requirements of the program prior to enrolling to ensure that we’re the right fit.

To enrol for this program, you must be able to answer YES to the following questions;

• Do you have access to a computer?
• Does your computer have – a broadband internet connection – Laptop or PC – a video camera, either built into your device or a separate webcam – a microphone, either built into your device or in the webcam?
• Do you have the ability to open web pages, view videos on youtube, download & extract zip folders, open and download pdf documents, and open, edit, save & upload documents created in word?

If your answer is NO to any of the above questions, please contact us on 1300 141 994 so that we can provide the best advice for your circumstance.

How long does it take?

Experience tells us that most professionals usually take about 10 to 12 months to complete their program.   These people are usually working full-time and juggling families, pets, holidays and all the other things that seem to complicate our lives; they would usually take a few nights each week to work on their program, and then a further few hours on the weekend….the lucky ones also get some time to do it at work!

Our quick response times also help to reduce the total time that it might otherwise take and make 10 months an achievable time frame; after all, getting your marking done in less than 4 days is going to make the whole thing a lot quicker than if it took weeks or months for us to mark your submissions.

To ensure you have all the time you need we offer a 12-month enrolment duration and if you need to you can extend further (costs apply).

In the end, it is your individual rate of progress that will ultimately determine how long it will take you.

How much time should I set aside per week to study?

The following schedule outlines a pathway for the completion of your Assessment Tasks.

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This is a guide only and can be adjusted to suit your own preferred timeframes for completion.

Please note that your course has a 12-month enrolment period so all assessment tasks must be completed within 12 months of your enrolment start date.

We have a video on Successful Study Habits that will support you to progress through the course in a timely manner. Here is what we know to be true, based on our experience with thousands of students:

• Talk to us! If you’re stuck on a problem at home or feel overwhelmed, don’t sit and stew, or worse, procrastinate! Connect with us in whatever way suits you, be it phone, chat, email, Google Meet or Zoom, and we’ll help you reach a solution so you can get on with your studies.
• Schedule it in! Set aside “chunks’ of time to allow you to really sink your teeth (and brain) into the learning process and allow yourself to get “in the zone”. You can set your own pace, structuring your learning and your assessments to suit your lifestyle.
• And lastly, take your course one step at a time… consistency is important but if the unexpected happens, we can help you find solutions, like course deferral.

What if I need to take a break from studying?

The flexibility of our online approach means that if you need to take a break from studying, we’ve got that covered too.

We offer the option to defer (pause) your studies. Whilst you are deferred, your enrolment is inactive, and we pause your enrolment duration. Then, when you are reactivated from deferment, you pick up exactly where you left off and carry on.

Here are the important details;

• You can defer a maximum of two times. The first deferment is free. The second deferment incurs a $45 fee.
• Payment plans continue on deferment, and your payments must be up to date before we can defer you.
• You won’t have access to your trainer or learning platform whilst you are deferred.
• If you have at least 6 weeks remaining in your enrolment, you can defer for up to 3 months. After that, you can defer for twice the amount of time remaining in your enrolment (for example, if you have 1 week left in your enrolment, you can defer for 2 weeks.)

The most important thing is to contact us if your enrolment isn’t working out as you had planned so that we can offer you the best support options as and when you need them.

Do you have flexible payment options?

We offer the following payment options.

• Upon application, you are required to pay a deposit of fees, this will include a non-refundable application fee of $150.
• You can choose between an upfront payment or a flexible payment plan
• Upfront payment: Course Fee $3,600, and a deposit of $1500 today with the balance due in 60 days.
• Flexible payment: Course Fee $4,050 We offer flexible payments, the initial amount you will pay upon application is calculated based on your course fee and the type of payment plan you choose.
• We offer weekly, fortnightly or monthly ongoing payment options
• You may be wondering why the flexible payment option is more than the upfront.  Like any payment plan, this allows for admin fees to be met.

You may be eligible for government funding.

Mature-age students may be able to access a funding co-contribution of 75%, or up to $2,200, towards training. Eligibility for the Incentive is subject to successfully completing a Skills Checkpoint assessment and Career Plan that identifies suitable training opportunities, which you will need to discuss with a Skills Checkpoint Career Advisor. Please also note that each applicant, or their employer, must co-contribute and fund the balance of the training course costs after the government contribution is applied, which at most can be 75% of training costs, up to the value of $2200 GST inclusive.

More information is available HERE.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

Upon Application

• If you are found to not be suitable for entry into any of our programs we will refund all monies paid
• If you choose not to continue with the enrolment interview or application, we will refund monies paid excluding the $150 application fee.

After Enrolment

• Fortress has a 7-day cooling-off period
• This 7-day cooling-off period starts from the activation of your learner portal.  For example, if your learner portal is activated on March 1st, the 7-day cooling-off period ends on March 8th
• If you choose to withdraw within the 7 days cooling off period then a full refund of fees paid(excluding the application fee of $150) applies
• If you choose to withdraw at any time after the 7-day cooling-off period ends, no refund is applicable and the full balance of course fees will be due.

Please refer to our Refund Policy here for additional information

Is this course a good fit for you?

We want to make sure that you are the right fit for us and that 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.

What will I be asked?

The Suitability assessment consists of different questions that will address the technical requirements of the program, 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 for you before you enrol 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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