TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Are you interested in completing this qualification through self-paced study?

Send us an email on msa-monashtraining@monash.edu to find out more!

2025 TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Information Booklet

Student Information Handbook

A Vocational Education and Training (VET) skill set refers to a specific group of related skills and knowledge that are necessary for a particular job or occupation. These skills are typically focused on practical, hands-on abilities required to perform tasks within a certain field or industry.

A skill set in VET is often designed to:

• Address a specific industry need
• Equip learners with the competencies necessary for a job role
• Improve employability and workplace performance

For example, a skill set in hospitality may include skills such as customer service, food safety, and communication, while a skill set in construction may cover skills like carpentry, safety procedures, and operating tools.

Skill sets can vary in scope, and they may be part of a larger qualification (like a Certificate or Diploma) or offered as a standalone training option for individuals who want to gain specific competencies without completing a full qualification.

TAE Skill Sets:

• TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set
• TAESS00020 Workplace Trainer Skill Set
• TAESS00021 Facilitation Skill Set
• TAESS00023 Online Learning and Assessment Skill Set
• TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set
• TAESS00028 Work Skill Instructor Skill Set
• TAESS00029 Volunteer Trainer Delivery Skill Set

Our course is one day per week for 25 weeks and we have a variety of weekday and Saturday timetables from which to choose. We also offer evening classes and these run 2 nights per week for 25 weeks. Choose from face-to-face classes on our Clayton campus or online in real-time via Zoom.

Total classroom/Zoom hours: 175 total hours

Estimated study hours: 15 hours per week

Mixed Mode – Please ensure you have a laptop with Microsoft Word, or equivalent, for campus-based classes. You will need to bring it with you for every class. For the last 6 sessions of the course you will be using Zoom so you will need sufficient internet connection and a computer with a camera and microphone.

Zoom – Please ensure you have a computer with Microsoft Word, or equivalent, sufficient internet connection, camera and microphone, before enrolling into this qualification.

For Zoom classes, it is extremely beneficial to have a second monitor (screen) connected to your computer. This will allow you to have your Zoom class open on one screen and your coursework documents open on another screen at the same time. Suggested options include borrowing a monitor from a friend/family member for the duration of the course, or purchasing one cheaply from Facebook Marketplace, Officeworks or a bulk discount store.

Learning online

This course consists of 12 units, 6 core and 6 elective units. We have chosen a mix of workplace and industry electives and packaged them into our course. All students will undertake the following 12 units:

• BSBCMM411 Make presentations
• TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction
• TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector
• TAELLN422 Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice
• TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
• TAEASS412 Assess competence
• TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
• TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training
• TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
• TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning
• TAEASS404 Assess competence in an online environment
• TAEDEL405 Plan, organise and facilitate online learning

Delivery Mode & Attendance 

Please choose your timetable with care.

It is important to check all timetables carefully to ensure you have chosen the delivery mode that suits you best.

Our Zoom classes are delivered fully online via Zoom in live, real-time classes.

Our “Mixed Mode” classes are primarily delivered face-to-face on our Clayton campus, but they also include six Zoom classes. These classes cover units on online learning and online assessment – so naturally we are delivering these in an online environment.

Students are required to attend a minimum of 85% of this course within the timetable chosen during the enrolment process. Some assessment activities are done in class and students missing these sessions may be required to attend catch-up classes to complete these activities. Students who are unable to attend all sessions of their chosen timetable may need to apply for a transfer to complete the remaining sessions with another group to be able to successfully complete their qualification. Transfer fees and conditions apply and transfers are subject to the availability of other suitable sessions. Most of our courses run fully-booked so transferring students may need to wait until a suitable vacancy arises.

Group-work is required for this qualification and students will be assessed on their level of participation.

The Assessment Cluster, in the TAE timetable requires 100% attendance.

Assessment methods and requirements

Assessment includes Designing and developing assessment tools, conducting validation and RPL as a team, addressing LLN concerns for students and implementing strategies, planning and presenting training sessions, as well as assessing the competence of students. Part of this qualification involves using your area of expertise as a base for parts of the assessment.

In our Mixed Mode classes, you will complete most of your practical assessments in class – such as delivering presentations to your classmates on campus.

In our Zoom classes, you will complete some of your practical assessments in class. But others will need to be completed outside of class in your own time. The government requirements for this course include that you deliver some presentations in a face-to-face environment. This means you will need to deliver some presentations in your workplace or to a group of family or friends. You will need to record these presentations to show your trainer. If this requirement will be difficult for you, it is recommended that you enrol for a Mixed Mode class instead.

Assessments are to be submitted online via your student portal within 4 weeks of the unit/cluster or as per the due date advised by your trainer.

Options available

• Payment in full by the student
• Payment by employer (via invoice)
• Subsidised via Skills First Government Funding (very limited in 2025)
• Payment plans

We do not accept cash payments.

To view the 2025 Indicative Government Subsidised Student Tuition Fees for all our courses please click here. 

This training is delivered with State and Commonwealth funding. However, the State government has recently released funding places for the year, and unfortunately, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across Victoria have been impacted by dramatic cuts to subsidies and the number of funded places. As a result of these funding reductions, we now have a very limited number of funding places available for 2025 and the price has increased to reflect the reduced subsidy paid by the government to us per student.

Due to the reduced number of places, not all applicants will be successful in receiving funding in 2025.
We strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to increase your chances of securing one of these limited spots. Our team will carefully review all applications to ensure fair and equitable distribution of funding, in line with the established criteria. If you have any questions or require assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

To be eligible for funding for this course in 2025 you will need to:

• be an Australian citizen; a holder of a permanent visa; or a New Zealand citizen
• be physically present in Victoria or a NSW/SA border region*
• have not already commenced two Skills First subsidised qualifications in 2025
• not already be studying two other Skills First subsidised qualifications at the same time
• be aged 17 years or older.

Enrolment in a government funded place may impact on your ability to access future government funding.

*Certain postcodes only. Check with our team to see if your suburb is eligible.

Has the Governments decision to reduce the funding allocated to Private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) affected your likelihood of enrolling into a course with MSATPD?

Help us in sharing the impact this decision has made on you.

Find out more here. 

Entry requirements 

You will require sufficient English language skills (reading, writing and speaking), along with basic word processing skills and proficiency with internet and email use.

You will need to already have skills and vocational experience in the field in which you wish to teach. Eg. To teach ‘business’ courses you will need a Business qualification along with several years of relevant experience working in business. To teach ‘hairdressing’ you will need a qualification in hairdressing as well as several years of relevant experience working as a hairdresser. If you do not already have skills and experience in a vocational area then your enrolment in this course will not be accepted.

It is a requirement of our government regulator, ASQA, that we assess the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) of all students prior to enrolment. This includes assessing your digital literacy. You will also need to complete a Pre-Training Review. This is to ensure that this course is right for you and to identify any additional support you might need. The LLN and Pre-Training Review are short online modules you will complete in the student portal as part of the enrolment process. Your enrolment in the course will not be confirmed until these have been completed.

Credit Transfers (CT)

Credit Transfer is a process used to recognise qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTO or TAFE.  If you have successfully completed any of the units in the course in which you are enrolling, or their equivalent, you may be eligible for credit transfer.  Where credit transfer is granted you will be considered to have already successfully completed the unit(s), and will not have to participate in training or assessment activities for that unit(s).  In determining where credit transfer may be granted, MSA Training and Professional Development must be confident of the currency of the applicant’s knowledge.  In fields where practice/technology is changing rapidly, credit transfer may not be granted where knowledge of unit(s) has dated.

MSA Training and Professional Development will recognise AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any RTO.

To apply for a credit transfer, please complete the Application for credit transfer form and email it to msa-monashtraining@monash.edu

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is an assessment process that gives an individual (you) an opportunity to gain formal recognition—i.e. a qualification or statement of attainment— for knowledge and skills you have attained through informal learning, work and life experiences. If you think you may be able to gain RPL for any of the units for this qualification, please speak to us to request an RPL Information Handout.

Note that completed RPL portfolios must be submitted for assessment at least 6 weeks prior to course commencement.

At MSA Training and Professional Development, the mental health and well-being of our learners, trainers, and staff are of paramount importance. We recognise that the challenges of modern life can affect anyone, which is why we have established partnerships with various services within the University. These collaborations are designed to provide essential support to our community, ensuring that help is readily accessible whenever it is needed.

To enhance the capabilities of our team, we offer regular professional development sessions for our trainers and staff. This ongoing training equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge to offer first-response support to individuals facing mental health challenges. We believe that a well-informed and compassionate team can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, we encourage you to reach out for help. For more information, please visit: Mental Health Resources.

Additionally, we invite you to explore the wide range of support services available through MSA Training and Professional Development. Click here to discover the resources and assistance that can make a positive impact on your well-being and that of those around you. Your mental health matters, and we are here to help.

After achieving this qualification, depending on interests and skills/knowledge/experience, students may undertake higher level qualifications within the TAE training package such as the;

• TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; or the
• TAE80316 Graduate Certificate in Digital Education; or the
• TAE80113 Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice; or the
• TAE80213 Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Leadership

Other pathways include the Bachelors of Education at Monash University.

Entry into the Bachelor of Education (Honours) will require a graded transcript. Applicants will also be subject to additional entry requirements.

For more information on this pathway please contact our office or the Faculty of Education at Monash.

MSATPD has partnered with Greystone College to assist our TAE students enter the training workforce in a supportive environment!

Trainers and Assessors at Greystone College are responsible for delivering transformative learning experiences to international student cohorts. Trainers and Assessors will facilitate nationally accredited qualifications with a range of engaging techniques through aligned resources and assessment tools.

Greystone College specialises in:

• Workplace Skills
• Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Leadership and Management

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Alan Maguire

Alan Maguire has been training trainers since 1986, with a broad career in vocational education and training. He has delivered Certificate IV, Diploma, and skill sets across the TAA04, TAE10, TAE16, and TAE22 training packages. Alan’s experience spans corporate, TAFE, and industry training organisations. For over eight years, he worked with the Australian Industry Group, delivering the Australian Government’s Education and Training Advisory Program and the Skills Advice Service (Industry Skills Fund).

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Anna Mastwyk

For the past 28 years, Anna has worked as a Learning & Development Consultant, Facilitator, Assessor and Study Coach providing competency-based training and assessment in industry.
She facilitates and assesses competency-based training, and designs learning resources and assessment tools. Anna has worked with MSA Training and Professional development since 2014 and specialises in teaching and assessing in Cert IV in Training and Assessment as well as Diploma of Leadership and Management.
Anna is passionate about sharing her knowledge and encourages experiential and flexible learning with a strong emphasis on the transfer of knowledge into the workplace.

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Chris Ho

Chris Ho has worked in the Vocational and Higher education sector for the last twenty years. He has worked his way from a sessional trainer and assessor to Senior Educator, to Learning and Development consultant, to Operations Manager, to Department Manager and International Manager. He is a passionate and adaptive trainer who always believes that learners learn best when they know what they have learned has real and current application in their industry. His training strategy is methodical and sequential, and he leaves no one behind. As a leader, he is transformative and empathetic. He can transform and empower everyone to be the best they can be, and he understands how everyone is different and unique in their own ways. As a doctoral student he gained an in-depth insight into the world of adult education. As Dr Chris Ho, he has helped support students both nationally and internationally. His greatest reward is to see his students become the best they can be, and he is truly humbled when his students recognise him and thank him for his contribution to their lives.

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Jye Marshall

Jye Marshall is a dedicated and passionate educator with a rich background in both creative fields and vocational education. With a career that spans teaching both domestically and internationally, Jye has a unique ability to engage students and elevate their learning experiences. His journey began with studies in the creative arts, followed by a deep dive into vocational education and teacher training, where he now excels in empowering industry professionals to become top-tier VE trainers. As an early career researcher in fashion, technology, and education, Jye is at the forefront of pedagogical innovation. He consistently pushes the boundaries of traditional teaching methods, exploring new and creative ways to enhance student engagement and success.

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Karen Squire-Ryan

A resourceful facilitator, assessor, designer and VET specialist, Karen brings over 20 years’ experience working with students, clients’ staff, managers and training teams to her work with MSA. Karen has her TAE Certificate IV and Diploma as well as business and education qualifications, including a Master of Education. Karen works for commercial clients and Registered Training Organisations and formerly managed an RTO Training Team. Karen usually works with nationally recognised training packages and is well versed in compliance requirements and the demystification of VET Sector components. This has proven very valuable for her Training and Assessment students. She also designs, reviews, assesses and validates accredited and non-accredited resources for several organisations.

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Melanie Evangelista

Melanie is a passionate educator, and student. She has completed a Master of Education, Graduate Diploma of VET, Bachelors of Education, Psychology and Human Resources. Of all her qualifications, Melanie is most proud of her VET qualifications, having completed a Dual Diploma of VET/Training Development and Design in 2019.
Melanie is very passionate about the Vocational Education and Training industry, and has almost completed her PhD(Ed) and regularly presents her research at industry conferences. Melanie undertakes research to determine the career influences of students pursuing STEM careers, and is currently researching the career guidance given by school Career Development Practitioners through the VET pathway.
Melanie is a qualified and registered Career Development Practitioner and Trainer/Assessor. Melanie has over 20 years’ experience working with students in the vocational education and training sector, from being an Office Administration and First Aid trainer, to managing Registered Training Organisations.

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Natasha Brown

Natasha is an experienced trainer with 20+ years in the VET sector whilst also working concurrently in industry. Natasha’s view of training is that training should be transformational achieving improved performance and knowledge – and not training for training’s sake. Training in Training and Assessment has been something Natasha has considerable experience in and brings a wealth of lived experience.

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Nuzi Cader

With a FCPA and over 10 years of experience as a trainer, Nuzi is a qualified and experience trainer who ensures her students receive a high standard of education. At Monash Training and Professional Development, Nuzi teaches numerous courses including Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Accounting and Cert IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting.

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Paul Hill

Paul is a knowledgeable and passionate trainer with extensive experience and numerous qualifications in Medical Emergencies and Mental Health. Paul’s industry experience, which includes developing and facilitating state wide nationally recognised training to working with clients to create emergency management plans, ensures he provides his students with the most relevant and up to date training.

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Sophie Ellis

Qualified TAE/Business/Management Trainer/ Assessor/Program Manager with over 25 years experience within the training industry. I have covered training from the aspect of defining needs analysis (depth and scope of training programs) to the delivery of content to coaching management personnel (developing their own leadership, team and facilitation skills).

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Tanya Lee-Cox

Tanya Lee-Cox is passionate about learning and dedicated to empowering others in their educational journeys. With a strong focus on the VET sector, she has found her niche in designing, developing, and delivering TAE professional development for Trainers and Assessors. Tanya’s commitment to facilitating meaningful learning experiences allows her to inspire and guide others in their professional growth.

This qualification is available to be taught at your workplace for groups of 10 or more employees. Find out more here.

As a mature age student undertaking the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, I looked at a number of course providers to see which I thought would give me the best experience as I studied. From my first call to Monash Training and Professional Development to the completion of my course I was extremely impressed by the administrative staff and especially my trainer/assessor.
Our group had 3 face to face meetings before COVID-19 meant we had our remaining course by ZOOM. It was also a first for our trainer, Jeni Miles. As a group, with Jeni, we worked together to make sure the technology was an aid rather than a hindrance. This unexpected learning experience for all of us was a ground-breaking opportunity which we all appreciated.
The variety of backgrounds of my fellow students, the course content and our learning experiences made this an outstanding learning course which I am very pleased to recommend to people considering undertaking this program.

David. Z

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Enrolling into this course (classroom based only) will entitle you to a temporary public transport tertiary concession card.

Benefit
PTV Tertiary Student ID holders receive a 50 per cent discount on travel.

Eligibility

To obtain a PTV Tertiary Student ID you must be:

• attending a normal course of full-time study at an Institution registered with the Victorian Department of Education and Training as shown in the PTV Register of Approved Courses in Tertiary Institutions; and
• a citizen or permanent resident of Australia (Special Category Visa holders excluded); student with refugee status; student studying as part of an approved overseas exchange program; or student holding an Australia Awards Scholarship.

Unfortunately, you’re not eligible for a PTV Tertiary Student ID if you are:

• enrolled in a Masters, Doctorate, or other postgraduate course
• an overseas full-fee paying student (primary, secondary or tertiary)
• enrolled in a tertiary course which is less than 10 weeks duration
• enrolled in an apprenticeship course
• enrolled in an off-campus course
• not studying full time

To assess the type of concession, select ‘Monash Student Association’ in the Institution drop down box, this will bring up a list of MTPD courses.

Applying for a PTV Tertiary ID

For more information go to https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/concessions-and-free-travel/children-and-students/tertiary-students/