training and assessment

A training and assessment (TAA) qualifications enables participants to deliver training in an industry area or area of subject matter expertise, and to conduct competency-based assessment in a range of contexts. This is the current industry standard for anyone responsible for competency-based training program design, development, delivery and assessment in the national Vocational Education and Training (VET) system.

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Workforce development has come of age. More and more businesses are recognising the importance of training in the development of their staff and in the transfer of corporate knowledge and skills. Businesses may seek to do their own accredited training and assessment using nationally recognised competency standards under arrangements with registered training organisations (RTO's).

RTO's also seek the service of suitable qualified industry trainers and assessors to support the programs they offer to industry. In 2004 the TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package was released which included a new Certificate IV and Diploma. The new qualifications are more rigorous in assessment requirements, and offer an increased range of competencies in emerging learning practices.

Qualifications

TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

TAA50104 Diploma of Training and Assessment

Workplace assessor units only

There may be circumstances where only assessor competencies are required. Under AQTF1 standards, assessors are required to have the units shown below in bold. The remaining unit Develop Assessment Tools is optional. The units are available as facilitated e-learning, and in some circumstances classroom-based courses. Participants will require a workplace in which they can practice their skills. They will be required to provide evidence of multiple assessments, and at different qualification levels.

  • TAAASS401A Plan and organise assessment
  • TAAASS402A Assess competence
  • TAAASS403A* Develop assessment tools (optional)
  • TAAASS404A Participate in assessment validation