Ripponlea Institute is now delivering the new TAE40122, with our first teachers who started in March looking forward to completing soon - to be the first secondary school teachers in Australia to complete this new Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

 

We have a strong focus on teacher engagement and completion of the course, with ongoing support and personalised tracking of progress. We tailor our course to the secondary school context and teacher needs, providing rapid feedback and clear steps towards completion.

• Coursework designed for teachers

• Frequent support sessions

• Immediate start

• Flexible timelines

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To ensure that teachers 

• Have a positive and engaging experience in their Certificate IV studies

• Are passionate and excited about teaching VET 

• Are competent and feel confident heading into delivery

• Follow assessment practices of the highest standard

• Have a sound understanding of compliance requirements 

• Recognise their responsibilities as trainers and assessors

• Contribute to the success of VET programs in their schools

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The course is made up of twelve units, the first units to be completed comprising the TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set:

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Module 1: Introduction to Vocational Education and Training (Recommended timeline: 4 weeks) 

• TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs

• TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training
   

Module 2: Assessment in the VET sector (Recommended timeline: 6 weeks) 

• TAEASS412 Assess competence

• TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation

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Module 3: Work effectively in the VET sector (Recommended timeline: 3 weeks) 

• TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector

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These are followed by the remaining units to complete the full qualification, including 3 units* for which we offer teachers the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning: 

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Module 4: RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Recommended timeline: 2 weeks) 

• BSBCMM411 Make presentations

• BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations

• TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction

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Module 5: Facilitate learning (Recommended timeline: 6 weeks) 

• TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training

• TAEDEL416 Facilitate learning for young vocational learners

• TAELLN422 Use foundation skills resources, strategies, and advice

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Module 6: Mentoring in the workplace (Recommended timeline: 3 weeks) 

• TAEDEL414 Mentor in the workplace

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We run the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as an independent (self-paced) study program. All coursework is completed in a teacher’s own time. The enrolment period is for 12 months; however, we encourage completion within approximately 7-8 months.

 

Support includes twice-weekly online support sessions and additional evening and weekend sessions throughout the year at no cost - teachers can join these at any point, and as often as they choose, during their studies. This enables teachers to touch base with our team frequently, access immediate support on any aspect of their coursework, ask questions, get advice and feedback on practical tasks or simply check in to make sure they are on track. Feedback indicates that these opportunities for frequent and friendly contact is key to teacher motivation and success.

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The TAE40122 has a large volume of learning and requires setting aside approximately 10-12 hours per week – this can vary depending on a teacher’s experience, background, approach to study and personal study habits.

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At Ripponlea Institute, our approach includes:

• A simple platform for access to learning/reading material

• A variety of learning approaches and resources

• Structured coursework provided in manageable parts each step of the way

• Clear feedback so that teachers understand next steps

• Progress updates along the way

• Direct contact with an Assessor

• A focus on individual timeframes and goals

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It is very important to us that teachers do not feel ‘lost’ or overwhelmed by large amounts of coursework documents, resources or complex online platforms.

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At Ripponlea, we believe that the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is a key factor in teacher confidence, quality teaching of a VET course, effective and compliant assessment practices, and teacher enjoyment of being involved in teaching VET in their school.

 

When supporting teachers through the course, we have a strong emphasis on engagement and understanding, to ensure a positive experience and mindset about VET teaching and learning.

 

Consistent progress and course completion is our key focus. To assist teachers in their studies, we provide clear steps and instructions, personalised feedback, ongoing tracking of units attained, and positive and immediate responses to all approaches for help and advice along the way.

 

We tailor our course to the needs of secondary school teachers, making sure that coursework is relevant to their area of teaching, suitable for their school context, and that their learning can be transferred effectively into their classrooms when they begin to deliver and assess VET.

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The enrolment fee for the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is $2900.

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Teachers can enrol at any stage via the following link http://tiny.cc/TAE40122_CertIV_Ripponlea.

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Before enrolling, they will need a USI if they don’t already have one, which can be created at https://www.usi.gov.au/providers/create-usi-student .

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We encourage you to be in touch with Sarah Pavy, General Manager of Compliance, Learning and Assessment, to ask questions about the course and look at how it can best fit your needs and your school context. Sarah can be contacted via tae@ripponleainstitute.edu.au or directly on (03) 8731 7409.

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