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Overview
Develop the skills to design, deliver and assess training. Get qualified to teach or mentor in your field.
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 TAE40116Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.
This traineeship is available:
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Through traineeship:
1 year - Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
- Through traineeship:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Assess competence | Core |
| Design and develop plans for vocational training | Core |
| Facilitate vocational training | Core |
| Participate in assessment validation | Core |
| Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs | Core |
| Work effectively in the VET sector | Core |
| Assess competence in an online environment | Elective |
| Build and maintain business relationships | Elective |
| Complete a practicum in a vocational education and training environment | Elective |
| Design and develop assessment tools | Elective |
| Develop and implement plans for recognition of prior learning | Elective |
| Develop and implement training and assessment strategies for learners with disability | Elective |
| Facilitate distance-based training | Elective |
| Facilitate learning for young vocational learners | Elective |
| Facilitate workplace-based learning | Elective |
| Integrate core skills support into training and assessment | Elective |
| Integrate employability skills support into training and assessment | Elective |
| Maintain training and assessment information | Elective |
| Mentor in the workplace | Elective |
| Participate in quality audits | Elective |
| Plan and implement individual support plans for learners with disability | Elective |
| Plan, organise and facilitate online learning | Elective |
| Provide work skill instruction | Elective |
| Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice | Elective |
| Work within compliance frameworks | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Training and Development Professional
ANZSCO 223311
Plan, develop and implement training programs for management and staff.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Vocational Education Teacher
ANZSCO 242211
Teach practical, technical and task-oriented subjects to tertiary students.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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TAFE QUEENSLAND (RTO code 0275)
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CQUniversity Australia (RTO code 40939)
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ACCELLIER (RTO code 32395)
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AIM VET (RTO code 0049)
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Alana Kaye Training (RTO code 70056)
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Applied Education (RTO code 52240)
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ASC Training & Development (RTO code 2353)
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Aspire Performance Training (RTO code 51907)
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ASSIST TRAINING (RTO code 32022)
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Auctus Training & Education (RTO code 40879)
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Australian Adult Learning Institute Pty Ltd trading as Australian Adult Learning Institute (RTO code 41044)
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Australian College of Business Intelligence (RTO code 40835)
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Australian Forensic Services Pty Ltd (RTO code 4282)
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Australian Institute of Technology Transfer (RTO code 50834)
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Australian Pacific College (RTO code 90396)
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Australian Skills Management Institute (RTO code 32217)
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AVELING (RTO code 50503)
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BARD COLLEGE (RTO code 22450)
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Barista Basics Coffee Academy (RTO code 91399)
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Bedford College (RTO code 90301)
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BENDIGO REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF TAFE (RTO code 3077)
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Blueprint Career Development (RTO code 30978)
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Canberra Institute of Technology (RTO code 0101)
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CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY (RTO code 0373)
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CHISHOLM INSTITUTE OF TAFE (RTO code 0260)
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Coal Train (RTO code 32507)
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Diverse Training Concepts (RTO code 88182)
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Down Under Training (RTO code 30820)
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Evolation (RTO code 45219)
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First Aid in Cairns Pty Ltd (RTO code 45723)
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Firstaidpro (RTO code 40407)
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FIT College (RTO code 31903)
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Forsythes Training (RTO code 40737)
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FORTRESS LEARNING (RTO code 31974)
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HBA LEARNING CENTRES (RTO code 31261)
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Healthy Business Training Academy (RTO code 30831)
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HS Business School (RTO code 32493)
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International Teacher Training Academy (Australia) (RTO code 40716)
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Intertrain Pty Ltd (RTO code 41299)
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KARBEN Training Solutions (RTO code 91167)
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Krause Health & Safety (RTO code 45398)
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LEARN SGSCC (RTO code 7091)
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Macarthur Community College Inc (RTO code 6860)
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Malyon Vocational Training (RTO code 30002)
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Melbourne Institute of Future Studies (RTO code 45381)
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MRWED Training and Assessment (RTO code 30146)
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NATIONAL TRAINING MASTERS (RTO code 91284)
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NDA Computing Pty Ltd (RTO code 60034)
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Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (RTO code 3075)
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PARRAMATTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (RTO code 90276)
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Pinnacle Safety and Training (RTO code 40496)
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PIONEER EDUCATION INSTITUTE PTY LTD (RTO code 45763)
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Plenty Training (RTO code 32371)
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Queensland College of Wine Tourism (RTO code 41142)
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RAM Training Services Pty Ltd (RTO code 31701)
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Response Learning (RTO code 30879)
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Ripponlea Institute Pty Ltd (RTO code 21230)
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RTO Leadership Institute (RTO code 40682)
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sage education australia (RTO code 5989)
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Savile Learning (RTO code 45452)
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SG Learning and Development Pty Ltd (RTO code 40177)
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Skills Strategies International (RTO code 2401)
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South West Institute of TAFE (RTO code 3120)
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SpecTraining Pty Ltd (RTO code 31971)
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St John Ambulance Australia Ltd (RTO code 88041)
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Start Training Group (RTO code 22381)
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SUMMIT TRAINING (RTO code 52633)
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SuniTAFE (RTO code 4693)
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SURF LIFE SAVING QUEENSLAND (RTO code 2804)
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TAE Academy Pty Ltd (RTO code 32413)
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TAE COLLEGE AUSTRALIA (RTO code 40747)
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TAE Institute (RTO code 40639)
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TAE Plus (RTO code 22394)
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TAFE NSW (RTO code 90003)
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TAFE SA (RTO code 41026)
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Tamworth Community College Inc (RTO code 90095)
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The Centre for People Development Pty Ltd (RTO code 40038)
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The Gordon (RTO code 3044)
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The Pivot Institute (RTO code 51586)
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TIME Education and Training Pty Ltd (RTO code 40058)
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Tocal College (RTO code 91166)
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Training Ahead Aus (RTO code 45462)
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Training Aid Australia Pty Ltd (RTO code 91411)
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TRAINING SERVICES AUSTRALIA (RTO code 1984)
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Trainwest (RTO code 51807)
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Victoria University (RTO code 3113)
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Volt Edge (RTO code 32137)
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WANT Training Services (RTO code 45257)
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Workright Australia (RTO code 0366)
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YWAM Training (RTO code 0449)
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YWAM Training Perth (RTO code 50824)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.