This skill set provides VET practitioners with the assessor competencies to meet the Standards for RTOs requirements.
The Assessor skill set covers the following 3 units of competency:
This unit addresses arguably one of the most important skills of the vocational trainer. The ability to make to gather quality evidence and make good assessment decisions.
Making the wrong assessment decision can have disastrous consequences. In this unit, you learn to do it properly.
The key areas covered within this unit include:
To complete the unit we get you to conduct a total of at least 6 assessments, including some recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessments. Some of these we will observe you interacting with your candidate, providing feedback and preparing them for assessment.
This unit outlines the skills and knowledge required to participate in an assessment validation process.
It applies to assessors and workplace supervisors with assessment validation responsibilities participating in, but not necessarily leading, the process.
It looks at validation from two perspectives:
To complete the unit we’ll have you participating in a range of validation sessions.
This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge to effectively use nationally recognised training products to address the learning needs of vocational students. Participants will learn to identify training needs by accessing and interpreting industry and learner information, and then research, select, and apply appropriate training products. These are typically nationally recognised training products such as units of competency from a training package.
This involves interpreting various training and assessment strategies, seeking feedback, and adapting to meet specific requirements.
To successfully complete the unit, participants must complete a number of projects where they select nationally recognised training outcomes (such as units of competency and qualifications available on Training.gov.au) analyse them and develop strategies for teaching and assessing people.
Your ability to deliver excellent training and thorough assessment begins with your choice to receive the highest standard of education from an RTO who is truly passionate about supporting people throughout their journey to becoming remarkable trainers and assessors.
All units of competency obtained within this skill set are directly transferrable to the full TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
A practical, fully supported, self-paced online course with regular live tutorial sessions.
Duration: up to 6 months to complete, however many participants complete this skill set in a matter of weeks, even over a few days if they are already experienced.
To complete the course you will be required to undertake a range of projects and practical tasks, observations, written activities and interviews. We’ll work with you to help you develop the knowledge and skills to be successful, as well as give you a broad toolkit of templates and examples to work from.
Major assessment activities include:
Here you develop five plans for how you would assess five different units of competency, then choose three of these for which you will develop a full set of assessment tools. This typically includes things like developing test questions, observation checklists and assignments or projects for your students. You’ll then review the three tools thoroughly by sitting down with at least one other person and participating in what’s called an assessment validation.
While it’s quite a detailed and involved part of the course, it’s an extremely important skill-set for any VET trainer and assessor to have.
This is about being an assessor. You will discover that assessment is so much more than just marking exams. You will learn how being a qualified assessor is an important and powerful responsibility to hold. To achieve this qualification you need to assess five people against a nationally recognised unit of competency. If you’re not doing this as part of a face to face course you’ll need to do the assessments under supervision of someone who already holds the TAE40116 qualification. If required, an Accellier facilitator can be this supervisor.
Most people who are new to the world of Training and Assessment take 6 months.
There are many exceptions though. For example, we have had industry-experienced people already working within the VET sector finish it in a matter of weeks because they have some RPL as well as well as a range of experience to draw on.
We have also applied additional extensions beyond the 12 month enrolment period for people who might have come upon some difficult personal circumstances during the course. You can rest assured that we will look after you and provide a service that suits you.
It is difficult to provide a more accurate time-frame without knowing more about you. You are most welcome to call us on 1300 660 609 obligation-free for a discussion about your needs, we will then be able to provide you with a more accurate time-frame.
Please carefully consider whether or not you have the time to dedicate to completing this course.
It is one level below a diploma. Up until the end of 2017, shonky providers (who have since been either shut down or forbidden to offer the course) were often found offering it in short timeframes and that has created a false perception that this course is a piece of cake. With dedication and good support it’s a challenge worth accepting!
If you’re unable to consistently dedicate at least 10 hours per week you need to reconsider if now is the right time to undertake this course. We have regular intakes so there’s no rush to enrol now. Talk to us about your situation if you’re unsure.
There are two sections we want you to read, understand and be comfortable with before enrolling with us:
To enrol into a Training and Assessment qualification with Accellier you must:
Your computer or laptop (this is just a rough guide) should be reasonably modern and you should have an up to date web browser such as Firefox or Google Chrome. It will need to have a word-processing application such as Microsoft Word or access to Google Docs. Generally speaking if you can see and hear YouTube-style videos then you’ll be able to take full advantage of our resources.
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