TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment INFORMATION PACK This information pack provides prospective learners with information about the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 1
Table of Contents 1.0 Target Group... 3 2.0 Course Structure... 4 3.0 Mode of Delivery (Blended)... 5 4.0 Duration... 8 5.0 Mandatory Entry Requirements... 8 6.0 Learner access to resources... 11 7.0 Educational and Support Services... 11 8.0 Recognition Processes... 13 9.0 Fee Information... 13 10.0 National Accreditation... 16 Ready to start studying this course?... 16 Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 2
1.0 Target Group ilearn online offers the option of being your mentor throughout the course! What does this mean? As part of our entry requirements, you must have access to a mentor to supervise the 260 practicum hours. Our training team will work with you in meeting these requirements. We have a team of trainers who possess a wealth of knowledge who will take on the role of the mentor throughout your current enrolment. This course is for individuals who are interested in learning about the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector and in particular, the skills and knowledge to become a qualified trainer and assessor in the industry. Prospective learners must be at least 18 years of age. Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 3
Each prospective learner must possess a set of existing skills such as: basic computer skills - this includes typing and sending an email basic skills to use their own printer and scanner - this includes using the print and scan functions basic skills to use Microsoft Office programs such as Word and PowerPoint - this includes creating and saving a new file, adding and editing text, tables, images and font the skills to use a PDF document - this includes searching for key words and scrolling through the document basic internet skills to undertake online research 2.0 Course Structure This course contains ten (10) units of competency: TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools TAEASS402 Assess competence TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills BSBCMM401 Make a presentation The following units are clustered in our pathway: TAEDES401 and TAEDES402 TAEDEL401, TAEDEL402 and BSBCMM401 TAEASS401 and TAEASS502 On successful completion of the assessment requirements for each unit within the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, the learner will receive a certificate and record of results in accordance with the AQF certification requirements. Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 4
3.0 Mode of Delivery (Blended) ilearn online utilises a combination of modes to deliver the training and assessment components of the course. This includes online training, self-paced study and distance-based assessing. Online live webinars sessions All assessments must be submitted via email Self-paced study is a mandatory requirement of completing this course Assessment hours The term assessment hours refers to the expected time you will need to allocate towards completing the assessment activities. This does not include the time required to read and comprehend the course content. We have determined the hours of assessment for the units of competency. A breakdown of the anticipated hours for the units is available below. TAEDES401 and TAEDES402 (clustered unit) The learner needs to allocate 2 weeks to this clustered unit. Assessment activity *Estimated assessment hours 30 written questions 4 hours Project 1 3 hours Project 2 5 hours Project 3 4 hours Total estimated hours 16 hours *Estimated assessment hours are a guide only. This will vary for individual learners whereby the hours may be more or less depending on the learner s comprehension. TAEDEL401, TAEDEL402, BSBCMM401 (clustered unit) The learner needs to allocate 4 weeks to this clustered unit. Assessment activity *Estimated assessment hours 17 written questions 4 hours Project 1 16 hours Project 2 8 hours Project 3 4 hours Total estimated hours 32 hours Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 5
TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills The learner needs to allocate 2 weeks to this unit. Assessment activity *Estimated assessment hours 7 written questions 2 hours Project 1 14 hours Total estimated hours 16 hours TAEASS401 and TAEASS502 (clustered unit) The learner needs to allocate 4 weeks to this clustered unit. Assessment activity *Estimated assessment hours 22 written questions 4 hours Case scenario 1 1 hour Case scenario 2 30 minutes Case scenario 3 30 minutes Project 1 16 hours Project 2 10 hours Total estimated hours 32 hours TAEASS402 Assess competence The learner needs to allocate 3 weeks to this unit. Assessment activity *Estimated assessment hours 29 written questions 4 hours Project 1 4 hours Project 2 16 hours Total estimated hours 24 hours TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation The learner needs to allocate 2 weeks to this unit. Assessment activity *Estimated assessment hours 10 written questions 2 hours Project 1 14 hours Total estimated hours 16 hours Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 6
Please note: Each unit requires the learner to access an array of workplace documentation that are typically found within a training and assessment environment. For this reason, ilearn online has created a simulated registered training organisation (RTO) and a set of workplace documents to address this training package requirement. Each learner must use the simulated RTO to complete the assessments. Self-paced study hours It is essential that each learner undertake the prescribed hours of self-paced study before attempting the assessments. This will have a direct impact on the learner s ability to understand and meet the assessment requirements in each unit. A breakdown of the hours for each unit is available below. Self-paced study refers to the time required to read and understand the course content. Unit of competency TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs & TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs (clustered unit) TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills Self-paced study hours 120 hours to be covered in 8 weeks We recommend that you allocate 15 hours each week to self-paced study 30 hours to be covered across 2 weeks We recommend that you allocate 15 hours each week to self-paced study Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 7
TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning & TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace & BSBCMM401 Make a presentation (clustered unit) TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes & TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools (clustered unit) TAEASS402 Assess competence TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation Total self-paced study hours 90 hours to be covered across 6 weeks We recommend that you allocate 15 hours each week to self-paced study 90 hours to be covered across 6 weeks We recommend that you allocate 15 hours each week to self-paced study 30 hours to be covered across 2 weeks We recommend that you allocate 15 hours each week to self-paced study 30 hours to be covered across 2 weeks We recommend that you allocate 15 hours each week to self-paced study 390 hours 4.0 Duration Each enrolled learner will receive 12 months to complete this qualification. Please note, given the time required to undertake the self-paced study hours, assessments and practicum hours this course may take up to 12 months to complete all course requirements. 5.0 Mandatory Entry Requirements You must be able to provide evidence of your vocational competency 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. ilearn online provides three (3) options to verify the learner s claims see table on the following page. You must choose one (1) option. Option 1 Option 2 The learner must submit a certified copy of a certificate or record of results pertaining to the learner s proposed teaching and assessing area. The learner must submit evidence of attending two (2) professional development activities based on their proposed teaching and assessing area within the past 12 months. Evidence may include statement of attendances. Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 8
Option 3 The learner must complete a mapping matrix describing how their industry knowledge and experience demonstrates vocational competency in their proposed teaching and assessing area. The learner must also submit employer contact details so that ilearn online staff can confirm the learner s claims. Each prospective learner must have access to a number of participants to complete the projects. Refer to Table 1 below for more details. TABLE 1 Unit of competency TAEDES401_TAEDES402 (clustered unit) TAELLN411 TAEDEL401_TAEDEL402_BSBCMM401 (clustered unit) TAEASS401_TAEASS502 (clustered unit) TAEASS402 TAEASS403 Access to participants (this does not include your VET mentor) Project 2 access to 1 participant Project 3 access to 1 participant Project 1 access to 1 real vocational learner* Project 1 access to at least 8 participants Project 2 access to at least 8 participants Project 3 access to 2 different participants Project 1 access to 1 participant Project 2 access to 1 participant Project 1 access to 1 participant Project 2 access to 4 participants Project 1 - access to 1 participant *The term real vocational learner refers to an individual who is looking to undertake training for employment or future employment purposes. You can use a person who has recently enrolled with a RTO but has not commenced the course. Alternatively, if you have work colleagues who are looking to start a nationally recognised course, these individuals are considered real vocational learners as well. Note: Each unit contains projects which require you to either video record the session (and submit the footage for marking) or submit third party reports. The third party observer must hold the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and make comments on what they hear and see during each session (the third party observer is not the assessor). If you select the third party option in the projects, you must also provide a copy of the third party s TAE40110 certification. Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 9
VET Practicum Hours (mandatory) Each student must undertake and provide evidence of a minimum of 260 hours of vocational education and training (VET) practicum that has occurred under the guidance of our VET mentor. You must complete a Practicum Record and submit this record within your current enrolment period. Your certificate and record of results will only be issued once you have achieved competency in all units and we have received your Practicum Record and evidence of 260 hours of VET practicum. Each prospective learner must have access to the following resources to complete the course: 1. Stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 3mbps Go to www.speedtest.net to perform a speed test of their internet connection 2. An email account - This can be created through Yahoo, Hotmail and Gmail 3. Microsoft Office (2007 version or later) - Must include Word, Excel and PowerPoint 4. Compatible operating systems - Windows 7, 8 and higher or MAC 5. Current version of a web browser - Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox 6. Latest version of Adobe Reader 7. Video recording device that produces clear footage and audio sound 8. Desktop computer or laptop 9. Printer and scanner 10. Phone You must provide us with your Unique Student Identifier (USI) As part of our enrolment process, you must provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI) prior to receiving course access. From 1 January 2015, ilearn online is prevented from issuing a learner with a nationally recognised qualification, record of result and statement of attainment if the learner does not have a USI. Candidates may apply for a USI directly by clicking on the website link below https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi We must determine if you require support Prior to commencing this training program, each learner will be required to complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Indicator Tool. Based on the findings, ilearn online will determine if support services and reasonable adjustments need to be applied to the learner s program. Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 10
6.0 Learner access to resources Each enrolled learner will receive access to the following: Learner Workbooks (contains the assessments) Appendix Templates (linked to the projects) Learner Manual (contains the course content) Supporting resources such as industry fact sheets Live webinars and online discussion forums 7.0 Educational and Support Services ilearn online will review the learner s LLN Indicator Tool to determine if support services and reasonable adjustments are required. Reasonable adjustment options are available to accommodate learners who may have a learning need, disability or impairment. Any reasonable adjustments that are made to the training materials and assessments will be recorded in the learner s file. Prospective learners who require other support services (not listed) will need to call the office to discuss the options available prior to enrolment. Learner need Method of support offered by ilearn online Language barriers Explain concepts in clear terms over the telephone Visual impairment Enlarge the font size of learning materials Literacy issues Allow learners to be orally assessed Allow learners to be assessed in person at the office of ilearn online by an assessor Learning difficulties Live webinars Online discussion forums Trainer Support Each enrolled learner will have access to trainer support during business hours. There is no additional cost to chat with a trainer. All of our trainers are passionate industry experts who are available to guide you through this learning experience. Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 11
Administration Department ilearn online has a dedicated Administration Department which provides administrative support to enrolled learners. Assessment marking system Every assessment has been developed against the competency standards in each unit. Competency standards include, elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, critical aspects for assessment, performance evidence, knowledge evidence, foundation skills and assessment conditions. Assessors have up to 20 business days to provide assessment feedback to learners by email correspondence. A learner will either receive a satisfactory or not yet satisfactory result for their assessment submission. For more information about how results are determined please, refer to the Student Handbook. Assessment Resubmissions Assessments must be attempted in full before being submitted for marking. Learners have up to three (3) attempts to demonstrate competency in each unit. If a learner is deemed Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) on the third attempt, the learner will need to pay a $40 re-assessment fee each time thereafter. Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 12
Changes to agreed training services Where there are any changes to agreed services, ilearn online will advise the learner in writing by email, including any new third party arrangements or a change in ownership or changes to existing third party arrangements. 8.0 Recognition Processes Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) ilearn online offers all candidates the opportunity to be assessed through recognition of prior learning. Please refer to the RPL Application Kit for this course. Each learner has up to three (3) opportunities to submit their RPL application for review. If the learner is deemed not yet competent on the third attempt, the learner must complete the course through formal training. There is a $75 RPL application fee, which is non-refundable (i.e. if the learner is unsuccessful in receiving full or partial recognition the application fee is non-refundable). Credit Transfer (CT) ilearn online also recognises statements of attainment and record of results issued by other registered training organisations (RTOs). There is a $75 credit transfer fee, which is non-refundable. For more information about our credit transfer process, refer to the Student Handbook. 9.0 Fee Information The course fee is inclusive of the following items: Learner access to the resources listed in Section 6.0 Trainer and assessor support by phone, email and Skype Up to 12 months to complete the course Support services listed in Section 7.0 Certificate and a record of results upon successful completion of the course (does not include replacement certification) Payment Methods Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 13
Payment for the course can be made by: MasterCard and Visa Card (on the website) PayPal (on the website) Telephone payment for credit card payments Purchase order Bank deposit see details on the next page ilearn online s bank details Account Name: ilearn online Bank: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 064474 Account Number: 10590593 Payment Plan Option Prefer to pay off your course? ilearn online offers a payment plan option see details below. A non-refundable deposit of $445.00 is required at the time of enrolment, followed by 11 weekly payments of $95.00. Your total financial commitment is $1490.00 per person. The weekly payments will be processed through EziDebit. ilearn online will email the student an EziDebit Direct Debit Request form for the weekly instalments to be deducted from their nominated credit card or bank account - this form must be returned to accounts@ilearnonline.com.au EziDebit will charge the following fees to the student: Amex credit card transaction fee - 3.8% each time SMS Payment Reminder - $0.28 each time (applies if the student selects the field: I authorise EziDebit to remind me of upcoming debits via SMS ) The first payment will be scheduled five (5) business days after the completed EziDebit Direct Debit Request form has been received by ilearn online. The weekly payments will be directly debited on this day for the remaining payments. Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 14
Students will be denied access to all course materials, training and assessment services, support services and the online learning system if the weekly payments are not received by ilearn online according to the debit arrangement. It is the student s responsibility to ensure there are sufficient funds in their nominated bank account or credit card. Failed payment fees do apply and are imposed by EziDebit. Please note: the payment plan option is not available for purchase orders. Course fee is inclusive of the following items: Learner access to the resources listed in Section 6.0 Trainer and assessor support by phone, email and Skype Support services listed in Section 7.0 Certificate and a record of results upon successful completion of the course (does not include replacement certification) VET Student Loans ilearn online does not offer VET Student Loans. Consumer rights Once a prospective learner has enrolled and paid for a course offered by ilearn online, each individual is entitled to exercise their right as a consumer in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). For information about our Refund Policy, refer to the Student Handbook. Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 15
10.0 National Accreditation ilearn online s national accreditation profile was adapted from the National Register. Training.gov.au is the official National Register on VET in Australia and is the authoritative source of information on Registered Training Organisations. Ready to start studying this course? Please go to www.ilearnonline.com.au and complete the Enrolment Form. Alternatively, you can speak with one of our course information officers who will assist you with the enrolment process. Simply call during our business hours. Business days: Monday to Friday (excludes weekends and public holidays) Business hours: 9.00am 5.00pm (QLD time) Phone: Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Email: admin@ilearnonline.com.au Web: www.ilearnonline.com.au V4 Page 16