Learn to develop and deliver workplace and vocational training.
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This Qualification has been superseded by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment and will change in Semester 1, 2024.This may result in changes to the program structure, duration, content and fees.
Do you need to train people or extend your expertise in workplace training?
This certificate is essential for people who wish to develop their skills in the design, delivery and assessment of vocation-based training. It also qualifies you to deliver nationally-accredited vocational training in TAFEs, private and enterprise-based registered training organisations as well as in secondary schools with vocational programs.
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment has national recognition as the entry-level qualification for those wanting to teach and assess in vocational education and training. Teachers and trainers in TAFEs and other registered training organisations must have this qualification, which is becoming increasingly called for in job descriptions for areas such as human resources or team leader roles, where staff development forms part of the role.
Learn from highly experienced and qualified trainers who model best practice in training skills.
You’ll engage in workplace-based assessment projects relating to the design, delivery and assessment of training.
A recognised teaching and assessment credential in the National Standards for Registered Training Organisations.
Do you bring a high level of industry expertise and already have a VE teaching job lined up? You could opt for the Fast-Track Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (C4377FST) and become fully qualified as a vocational trainer and assessor in 6 months.
Students intending to work under supervision while completing the Certificate IV Teaching and Assessment Fast-Track are required to first complete the Enterprise Trainer-Presenting Skill Set.
*This is a Free TAFE priority course. Check your eligibility.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
Please note: this certificate is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. If you are holding a temporary visa (other than a student visa) and your visa has a full study entitlement, you may be eligible to apply. For more information, see the international students with other temporary (non-student) visas.
The learning experience of this certificate is organised into three clusters, allowing you to focus intensively on each topic before moving onto the next cluster.
These clusters include the:
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, delivered over 12 months, offers two learning delivery options. Students can opt for face-to-face or online delivery, both of which require scheduled contact hours with your tutor and classmates in addition to self-paced learning.
The Fast-Track Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, delivered over 6 months, involves a combination of intensive face-to-face teaching workshops and online assessment support sessions.
Learning activities include discussions, quizzes, peer presentations, small group work, online research tasks, simulations and creating workplace documents. These activities and the participant manual form a core component of the course and the relevant activities will need to be completed prior to the live session each week.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
This certificate is led by highly experienced and qualified trainers who model best practice in training skills.
You will have the opportunity to practise your skills in a supportive environment, as well as applying them in workplace-based assessment projects.
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.
The typical contact hours for each workshop cluster are outlined below.
For the 12-month Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, students who opt for the face-to-face delivery option will need to attend one full day on campus per week. The online delivery option requires live online participation two evenings per week, typically held after regular work hours.
Students in the Fast-Track Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will be required to attend intensive face-to-face workshops followed by weekly online support sessions. Students are expected to study approximately 10 hours per week outside of scheduled workshops and online sessions.
For each hour of class time, it is expected that students will spend an equal amount of time outside class time working on their assessment tasks, conducting independent research, reading and or any other supporting work that may be appropriate to the course being undertaken.
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this certificate and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.
There are 10 units of competency – 9 are core and compulsory units and there is 1 prescribed elective.
These learning program units are organised into 3 clusters:
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
Job roles associated with this qualification relate to the delivery of training and assessment within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
Graduates of this certificate are employed by a range of organisations including private RTOs, government departments, schools, community organisations and large vocational education institutes.
Possible job titles include:
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, TAE40116 is a recognised teaching and assessment credential in the National Standards for Registered Training Organisations.
At RMIT, we ensure that the Certifcate IV in Training and Assessment TAAE40116 program is responsive to current industry needs through our Program Advisory Committee which represents a broad cross section of representatives from the training and education industry. This committee advises on training and assessment and ensures that the program produces graduates who have the skills needed in the field. The program team members are also members of the Victorian Practitioners Network (VPN) which consists of training providers, trainers and assessors of the Training and Assessment Training Package as well as industry stakeholders who meet regularly to discuss current policy and practice in the field.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
Applicant must 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.
Applicant must provide:
A personal statement outlining their proposed teaching and assessing area.
AND
Supporting evidence demonstrating vocational competency in their proposed teaching and assessing area. Supporting documents may include:
OR
OR
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 50% (see calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) (check calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
You may also be considered if you have work experience in this field.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Upper Intermediate Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred degree. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.
Even though there are no formal pathways into this course, there are often other ways you can gain entry.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
After completing the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, you can apply for the Diploma in Vocational Education and Training.
The Victorian Government is currently waiving tuition fees for this program for students who meet eligibility requirements for government subsidised places.
Visit Free TAFE for priority courses for further information on what this means and whether you may be eligible.
If you have any questions you can contact Study@RMIT.
The tuition fees below will apply if you are not receiving a Free TAFE fee waiver.
The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at How to check if you are eligible.
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Use our fee finder to get an estimate of your fees for this program.
The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
**The Victorian Government is currently waiving three (3) eligibility criteria around prior qualifications. This means that more people who want to study a vocational education program at RMIT, and who have studied previously, will be able to access a government subsidised place in a program. Find out how to check your eligibility
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2024 is $351.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession or exemption if you are in a Victorian Government subsidised place and you meet the eligibility criteria.
If your application for a fee concession is approved, you will be charged 20% of the standard government subsidised tuition fee for your program. You will also be charged a lower rate on your student services and amenities fee (SSAF).
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Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
