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TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Occupation Type

Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: Currently not available as either an apprenticeship or traineeship.

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 the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is typically six months to two years.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

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

Delivery Details
Location	Alice Springs Online
Duration	1.5 years part-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Blended Online *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide
Start Date	February 17, 2026 March 17, 2026 *A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course.
Attendance	Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Wednesday and Friday 12:00pm - 1:30pm *Sessions may vary due to public holidays

Career Opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

>VET Lecturer, Trainer, Assessor

>Organisational Trainer

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TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - 2026

Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the TAE Training and Education Training Package.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Alice Springs, Online

Study Mode: Online

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

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.

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 the 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

Required Resources

Students will have 24/7 access to assessments and learning resources on CDU's online learning platform Learnline. Before using Learnline however, students will need to ensure that their computer has the correct setup.

Duration
Estimated completion time: 1.5 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 1.5 years part-time. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

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Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Education and Foundation Skills
Location: Palmerston and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7517 (CAS) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.csh@cdu.edu.au