If you're a qualified secondary school teacher and want to teach VET courses in secondary school without a chaperone, this is your course! You don't need to do the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, just complete this skill set and you're good to go. Simple!
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What's Included in This Course...
This skill set is for any teacher who holds a Bachelor of Education degree or higher, who is currently eligible to register as a secondary teacher in their state, and who wants to be able to teach VET courses in a secondary school. You don't need to be currently working as a secondary teacher to be able to do this skill set.
Depending on your level of experience and skills, you will complete either an RPL assessment pathway, a Coursework assessment pathway or a blend of both.
How Assessment Works
For RPL Pathways - RPL kits are provided for each unit. These consist of:
A set of questions requiring your own narrative to set the context and offering suggested supporting evidence to authenticate the contextual responses
A set of questions to be completed by a qualified observer ( this could be another teacher or head of a department who has observed you in action)
A set of knowledge questions that can be completed either within the document or as a competency conversation held with your assessor.
For Coursework Pathways - Each unit is assessed via:
*All work-based practical skills can be evidenced by completing a workplace observation checklist completed by a qualified workplace observer, such as a fellow teacher or a head of department.
**All simulated practical skills required must be recorded and submitted for observation by your assessor.
Yes you absolutely can! If you can provide what you need as evidence for RPL, we highly recommend you do.
If for some reason you don't qualify for RPL, coursework for the units you can't use RPL for, will definitely be provided.
Yes you can!
With the TAEASS412 assessment you will need to assess 3 candidates, so you could use your current students for it as long as they are enrolled in a VET course. This is what we call a "work-based pathway".
If you're not currently working in a secondary school and don't have VET students to use for the assessments, you just need 3 people who can act as candidates for you to complete the assessment. These can be friends or family and this is what we call a "simulated pathway".
Both pathways lead to the same qualification once you graduate though.
The following units make up this skill set:
- TAEASS412 Assess competence
- TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
- TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
- TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training
- TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector
Once your enrolment is finalised, you are set up with a login to your Learner Portal. An email with everything you need to know to get started is sent, and inside the Learner Portal is a video introduction that will show you how to navigate it.
Inside the learner portal, you'll find all of your units listed in a logical order, with all lessons in PDFs and videos, broken down into smaller chunks with comprehensive assessment guides to make it as easy as possible to know what you need to do to complete them right the first time. As you complete each item, they are marked as complete, so you can easily see where you're up to when you next log in.
After making your deposit payment, you’ll be sent to a booking page to book your enrolment interview. A confirmation email will then be sent to you with everything you need to prepare for that interview.
The interview can be booked on the same day, but there is a minimum of a 4-hour gap from applying to being able to do the enrolment interview. This is so you have time to get prepared.
HEADS UP: You will need your USI (Student Identifier) before you get to your interview.
You will also be required to complete a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) which can be done one of 2 ways:
Your interview is done via Google Meet or phone (if preferred). This means that you can ask additional questions before enrolling and clarify anything you’re unsure of. We also get to make sure you have chosen the right course pathway and support package for what you really need.
During the interview, we’ll conduct a "Suitability Assessment." This series of questions will help us determine whether you can meet the technical, practical, and skill requirements needed to confidently complete this course online.
The technical requirements include regular computer access, knowledge, and confidence in navigating email, logins, and websites. The practical questions ensure you have access to the human and physical resources you need to complete the assessments in your course.
We will ask additional questions about your goals, your online experience and comfort level in learning online, your learning ability, plus your availability to study. This is all to ensure you're in the right course and ready to succeed before enrolling formally. This gives you more confidence that you can absolutely get all the way to graduation.
If the course is found to be unsuitable for you, your deposit (including the $150 enrolment interview fee) will be fully refunded. However, the enrolment fee is not refunded if you don't show up for your enrolment interview or change your mind after the interview within the 30-day cooling-off period.
If during your Enrolment Interview we discover this course is not suitable for you, we’ll offer other alternative solutions or refund all fees paid, including the $150 deposit.
When you will pay your deposit it includes your $150 non-refundable enrolment interview fee. This covers the cost of the behind-the-scenes work and the time taken to prepare and run the interview itself because it is a cost to us. It's also not fair to others who could have booked an earlier time with us when people just don't show up.
We do the enrolment interview to make sure that the course is the right course for you and that you have all of the resources and the time you will need to complete it successfully (barring any unexpected events that could impact it) BEFORE you actually enrol. We have saved many students money, time and frustration by having this interview and discovering that it's unlikely they will complete it successfully for some reason. We are invested in your success from the start.
If the course isn't suitable for you for whatever reason, you will be refunded the whole amount of your deposit, including your $150 enrolment interview fee. If you simply don't show up, the $150 enrolment interview fee won't be refunded should you choose not to go ahead for other reasons.
If an emergency happens and you can’t let us know you won’t be able to make it, we’re generous when it matters most, so there are circumstances where this enrolment interview fee will also be refunded, but this is only on a case-by-case basis.
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 is what you need to know about deferring:
The most important thing is to contact us if your enrolment isn’t going as you planned so that we can offer you the best support options as and when you need them.
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:
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.
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.
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 enrolment interview fee.
Upon Application:
After Enrolment:
Please refer to our Refund Policy here for additional information.
We offer flexible payment options for every course.
You can pay in full and upfront, but you can also pay a deposit (which includes the $150 non-refundable enrolment interview fee), and choose a fortnightly or weekly payment plan. When you select "Enrol", you will see the various packages available for your course, and once you select the package you want, you will be presented with the various payment options.
If you want to go back and see another package and their payment plan options, just hit "back".
We know that right now you probably “need” to do this training and you’re looking for fast and easy so it’s relatively painless for you. We get it, so we’ve spent more time on our end making it as straightforward for you as possible, and finding ways to do our part more efficiently so we’re not the bottleneck!
Don't believe what we say though, check out our reviews on Google and Trustpilot - See what others have said about learning with us!
The option that's best for you depends on multiple factors, so use the following flow chart to help you determine which option you should look at. If in doubt, our Course Advisors are experts at working this out with you.
Regardless of your choice you'll need to speak to them to book in for your upgrade course option.
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Lachlan M
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AU
September 14, 2023
Fortress Learning made studying easy. I worked full time throughout my TAE40122. Their platform and course were easy to follow, meaning that I was able to complete both my TAE and my work without feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Richard and Steve were great trainers and most of the time it was like talking to old friends.
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Rachel Pace
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AU
30th April 2023
I highly recommend Fortress Learning as the RTO to complete your Cert IV TAE via distance education through. I was previously with another RTO who went under nearly halfway through my course. Fortress marked the assessments I had completed and were able to grant me RPL. My trainer, Deb, was amazing. The support I received throughout the course was amazing. Assessments were marked within a week and feedback was always constructive. If you want to complete your TAE studies do it with the best, do it with Fortress Learning!
Date of experience:
27th April 2023
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Julie D
1
AU
November 30, 2022
I looked into schools that provide the TAE Certificate IV and found one in my area, Fortress, which is a current and accredited RTO (see https : // training. gov. au /). They say, "We are not only fast, but we also care, with maximum response times of 4 hours (phone) and 8 hours (email)." And if you want the marking completed within four days (or less), they deliver on this promise too. I was very pleased with their support. They responded quickly (as stated above), and they were very kind and considerate with all marking, explaining why, what, and how to proceed to complete my assignment correctly. I strongly recommend this teaching enterprise.
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Andrew - Customer
AU
Date of experience: 11 July 2023
The training experience with Fortress was amazing. The CertIV training and assessment is a pretty full on course. In addition to running my own business, I volunteer with Surf Life Saving and have a busy family life. The team at Fortress were really supportive in helping me navigate the course and worked with me when I was challenged time wise... they were always there to help. I cannot recommend Fortress and their team highly enough.
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Ashley Thomson
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AU
Date of experience: 21 August 2023
I had a great experience with these guys, awesome support always going out of there way to help. Would recommend to anyone how wants to do a Cert 4 to enrol with fortress learning. Thank you very much for all the help and getting over the line much appreciated.
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Kate M
1
AU
April 19, 2023
5 star service from day 1!! I had previously been enrolled with another RTO but was having difficulties with their online course and a friend recommended I contact Fortress Learning and there was no turning back. The customer service was faultless, very prompt replies to my initial enquiry and I was able to book in a call with my trainer Deb at short notice to answer my questions before I enrolled in a TAE course I needed to complete. The online modules were easy to follow and the assessments were outlined clearly as to what was expected and there were templates available as a guide if needed. Deb went above and beyond to assist me throughout my training and was very professional in her manner. Debs wealth of knowledge in the VET sector, in particular in health was extremely valuable and I can’t thank her enough for her support. I would not hesitate to recommend Fortress Learning to anyone looking to enrol in online training and will certainly be back in the future for any training needs.
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Scott Mac
1
AU
August 01, 2022
As I just completed my Cert IV in Training and Assessment, I highly recommend Fortress Learning as an absolute fantastic institute to study at! No question was to silly or to hard for them! Their whole team went above and beyond to ensure that I had all the support I needed and more! Their team is enthusiastic, inspirational, caring and so helpful! I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Fortress Learning and I definitely recommend anyone deciding to study to go through Fortress Learning.
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Chris Kane
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AU
Date of experience: 29 June 2023
Fortress provided a great experience by way of a large amount of resources to lead in, an exceptional Trainer (Brian) who was highly knowledgeable on the subject and great follow up in support services. This was made even better by the way the Trainer created and fed a team approach to completing tasks. No one got left behind and it was a fantastic learning environment which isn't an easy task in an online environment. I've completed this course many years ago and learnt so much more at this course.....highly recommend Fortress to enhance your skills.
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Mark Kim
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AU
Date of experience: 05 July 2023
The qualification (TAE) is a joke BUT Fortress do try to make it easier for you to complete. They have vidoes that guide you through the assignments and also annotated samples which make it really handy. Best advice; if you can AVOID doing the qualification then do so, but if you have no choice then choose Fortress.
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Wes Harder
1
AU
February 06, 2023
I highly recommend Fortress Learning if you are thinking of starting a course or gaining a new qualification. The staff and trainers are thorough, professional, and their attention to detail is excellent. The online portal system is simple to navigate, and the course notes and videos are clear, concise and easy to follow. I found the trainers and assessors to be readily available, prompt in their replies, and in some instances willing to go above and beyond, especially in my case where a deadline was imminent. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Fortress Learning.
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Susanna C
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AU
Date of experience: 05 July 2023
I had a great experience doing my TAE through Fortress. Very clear tasks with videos to give guidance and instructions on the tasks. Trainers very responsive and willing to help! Marking done within 4 days. Thank you very much!
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This course can be challenging and many of you are doing it because you “have to”, we get it, so we have gone to great lengths to make the learning material as engaging as possible, we also monitor your progress and reach out if we see you’ve stalled so we can support you to keep going. We are there every step of the way!
