TAA: Conduct Instruction and Assessment

Aim In this course you will gain the knowledge and skills to measure progress in learning and judge whether competence has been demonstrated. You will need access to the workplace to assess another person and send this in by audio or DVD, or documented proof that you have performed assessments in the workplace. This module is based on five Units of Competency. You will receive a user name and password to enter your online course as soon as your enrolment is processed. During your study contact with your trainer is by phone and email. The expected completion time for this course is estimated at 4 weeks per unit at 4-6 hours per week. There are five units in this course (approximately 20 weeks). Target audience The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAA40104 is a requirement for gaining employment as a Trainer and Assessor within private and government Registered Training Organisations, and in a similar role within in organisations that are not RTOs. An emerging trend is for inclusion of training and assessing qualifications – or units therein - in ‘mainstream’ jobs across a broad variety of occupations and industries, especially not-for-profit organisations. Features of a level IV qualification include: understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts; utilise a range of communication skills such as: listening, questioning, reading, interpreting and writing documents; work with colleagues to compare, review, and evaluate assessment processes and outcomes; manage work relationships and seek feedback from colleagues and clients on professional performance; show research and analytical skills and interpret workplace specifications; as well as plan, prioritise and organise workflow.

Employability Skills

The application of Employability Skills – communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management, learning and technology – are holistically assessed in the evidence gathering techniques against the relevant industry approaches and employability skill framework. A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from http://employabilityskills.training.com.au.

Content

These units are from the nationally registered Certificate IV in Training and Assessment:

Unit One: Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

This unit specifies the competency required to conduct individual and group instruction and demonstration of work skills. Demonstration of work skills is typically provided by experienced workers or supervisors in the workplace. The focus of this instruction is usually on specific learner and organisation requirements, including workplace induction, learning how to operate new equipment and processes, developing new skills at work, improving efficiency and effectiveness, and meeting safety procedures. A range of delivery techniques should be used to enhance the experience for the learner.

Unit Two: Plan and organise assessment

This unit addresses the competence of planning the assessment process and making the organisational arrangements which enable assessment to occur. It includes assessments carried out as part of a Recognition of Prior Learning Process (RPL) or as part of a learning and assessment pathway.

Unit Three: Assess competence

This unit addresses the competence of conducting competency assessment in accordance with a developed assessment plan. It includes assessment for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or as part of a learning and assessment pathway.

Unit Four: Develop assessment tools

This unit specifies the competence required to develop assessment tools. An assessment tool is used to guide the collection of quality evidence in the assessment process. It includes the instruments for collecting evidence, based on the selected assessment methods and the procedures to be followed in conducting the assessment.

Unit Five: Participate in assessment validation

This unit specifies the competence required to participate in an assessment validation process. Validation is a process involving assessors working in collaboration to review, compare and evaluate their assessment process and their assessment outcomes in relation to the same unit/s of competency. This includes validating assessment methods/tools, the evidence that was collected using these assessment methods/tools and the interpretation of that evidence to make a judgement of competence.

Study choices

These units are available for individuals by the following 3 options:

1. e-Learning
   
2. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
   This is based on a portfolio and interview approach to RPL. Your application does not automatically mean you will be successful in all units. For those where you cannot provide evidence to the standards required, you can go on to study individual units at $150.00 per unit. On enrolment you will receive access to a unique online RPL tool which will help you select and save evidences online and map evidences automatically across the units. RPL should not be a difficult process providing you have access to proof that you are competent in the units
3. Combination of distance learning study and RPL.

These units are available for groups/organisations by:

4. A combination of face-to-face and on the job/at home assessment work. Organisations interested should email info@svm.edu.au or telephone 9261 3600.
   

Duration

The expected completion time for this course is estimated at 4 weeks per unit at 4-6 hours per week. There are five units in this course (approximately 20 weeks).

Support

For distance learning: on enrolment each student is allocated a tutor who will provide support throughout the course. Contact with the tutor will be not less than monthly, but is usually more frequent, and will be in accordance with the tutoring schedule agreed between student and tutor.

Fees

*Check the list of incidental fees for registered courses that do/may apply.

Enrolment

You can enrol in the course by completing our online enrolment form. You will then be contacted by the School Administration Manager who will confirm with you any opportunities for RPL and/or Credit Transfer for prior studies, and explain the enrolment procedure in greater detail and process your enrolment.