TAE40122

Unveiling the TAE40122: Your Guide to the Latest Training and Assessment Qualification

The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment was launched on December 7, 2022, with a two-year teach-out period. While some RTOs quickly adopted this new qualification, Skills Strategies International chose to continue offering the TAE40116 Cert IV Training and Assessment. This decision was based on the equivalency of the two qualifications and the fact that the TAE40116 requires fewer units for completion. In light of the current trainer shortage, this approach allowed candidates to begin their training more swiftly. Additionally, since the TAE40116 was state-funded, it provided a more cost-effective option for aspiring trainers and assessors.

However, there has been a change. Jobs and Skills is now funding the TAE40122, and we have the course ready to go.  While the new course is longer, we believe it better prepares trainers and assessors to work in 2023 and beyond. 

The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) consists of 10 units of competency, whereas the new TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment requires the completion of 12 units of competency. In TAE40116, there are 9 compulsory units to complete and 1 elective unit, which can be chosen by you, the student, or can be offered as part of a standard course provided by your training organization. Most providers offer a standard course. The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, by comparison, has 12 units of competency. The dreaded Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) is no longer a core unit, and there are several relevant electives for candidates to choose from. There are 6 core units and 6 elective units, providing many more options for learners to acquire a range of skills. Throughout the qualification, there seems to be a bigger emphasis on meeting learner needs, with a focus on customization, contextualization, and the development of foundation skills. There are units in classroom-based delivery, online delivery, work-based delivery, and delivery to young learners.

While it is difficult to allow all learners to have the options they desire, at SSI we have analysed our target groups and are offering 3 options for electives. Learners will complete a “generic” set of 10 units and complete the options in online learning, young learners employability skills, and imported electives from other qualifications. The electives will be delivered flexibly and will also be available for learners who are looking for some PD to improve their skills to join. Learners will be able to either do the assessments and achieve the units of competency or join the course as PD and gain a micro-credential. 

While it is not necessary to upgrade to the TAE40122, there is new learning that will benefit all trainers and assessors, and it would be a shame for this not to be available. 

The new qualification and the PD sessions will be delivered by Skills Strategies International over the next couple of months.  It will be delivered in similar strategies to those previously delivered with the 16: classroom-based, virtual, and intensive. 

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