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COURSES

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

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


 

 

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


 

 

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:

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

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

  • TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector

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: 

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

  • BSBCMM411 Make presentations

  • BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations

  • TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction

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

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

  • TAEDEL414 Mentor in the workplace


 

 

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.

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.


 

 

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

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.


 

 

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.

 


 

 

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

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

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 .

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.

Goals and Philosophy: High completion rates and quality learning experiences

Learning Materials and Coursework Progress

Delivery Model, Study Time and Support

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Update Units and Upgrades still being offered

If you hold a TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and have not yet completed the 2018 required update units, we are still offering these (as well as a full upgrade to the TAE40116).

Update units and upgrades to the TAE40116 run as an independent (self-paced) course. All coursework is completed in a teacher’s own time.


 

 

The coursework for TAEASS502 Design and Develop Assessment Tools comprises 16 Knowledge Questions and Practical Tasks (4 parts). We provide templates to support completion of Practical Tasks.

 

The TAEASS502 coursework takes teachers through the following stages:

  • Plan the assessment process

  • Develop 3 Assessment Tools (full units)

  • Trial and review (make improvements)

  • Reflect

 

Cost of enrolment in TAEASS502 is $340. The enrolment period is for 3 months. Enrol via http://tiny.cc/TAEASS502Enrol.


 

 

The coursework for TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills comprises 10 Knowledge Questions and Practical Tasks (2 parts). We provide templates to support completion of Practical Tasks.

 

The coursework takes teachers through the following stages:

  • Analyse VET Units of Competency (using the Australian Core Skills Framework) to understand the language, literacy and numeracy skills required of a learner

  • Run some trial testing of a learner to identify their LLN skills / needs

  • Compare learner skill levels to VET Units of Competency

  • Design resources to support LLN needs

 

Cost of enrolment in TAELLN411 is $340. The enrolment period is for 3 months. Enrol via http://tiny.cc/TAELLN411Enrol


 

 

The full upgrade to the TAE40116 for a candidate who holds a TAE40110 (with units TAELLN411 and TAEASS502) is very straightforward. It requires completion of a small amount of coursework for two units: TAEASS401: Plan assessment activities and processes and TAEASS403: Participate in assessment validation. The coursework comprises 14 Knowledge Questions and Practical Tasks (2 parts). We provide templates to support completion of Practical Tasks.

 

The coursework takes teachers through the following stages:

  • Plan for assessment

  • Develop two assessment tasks (only one task for two units)

  • Gather peer feedback and make improvements

  • Reflect

  • Participate in validation process for three units (lead validation for one of these)

 

Cost of enrolment in the two units (TAEAASS401 and TAEASS403) for upgrade to the TAE40116 is $580. The enrolment period is for 3 months. Enrol via https://bit.ly/3Lw9yhi_TAE40116_upgrade

 

A copy of your TAE40110 certificate & transcript including / plus update units TAEASS502 / TAELLN411 MUST be provided to tae@ripponleainstitute.edu.au at the time of enrolment to ensure Credit Transfers can be made available.


 

 

Support is available for update units and upgrades throughout the period of enrolment, just as for teachers enrolling in the full course. These are run twice-weekly sessions (Mondays and Thursdays at the end of the school day) that teachers can drop in to as often as they like, and this helps to keep the momentum of study going and ensure that small questions are answered quickly. We also run once-monthly long support sessions on Saturdays, and once-monthly additional sessions in evenings.

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

Update Unit: TAEASS502 - Design and Development Assessment Tools

Update Unit: TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

Full Upgrade to TAE40116

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