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This qualification reflects the roles of entry-level vocational education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors who are delivering training services to vocational learners and assessment services to candidates.

The roles may be undertaken by those working in registered training organisations (RTOs), enterprises, community organisations, schools and other VET provision contexts.

The volume of learning of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is typically six months to two years. 

This qualification meets the minimum education requirement for trainers and assessors operating without under applicable VET legislation, frameworks, and/or standards. The qualification is a successor to TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include: 

• VET Lecturer, Trainer, Assessor
• Organisational Trainer 

Those entering this qualification must be able to demonstrate vocational competence in their proposed training and assessing area. Vocational competence is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, candidates require:

• Digital skills to produce professional business documents to record practical activities and navigate online learning environment via Learnline 
• Access to a computer with system requirements as detailed for Learnline
• Access to individual volunteers for simulated individual and groups training
• Access to individual volunteers for simulated assessing competency 
• Access to TAE or assessor qualified volunteer