EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

• interpreting client needs and writing to these
• using a range of communication skills, such as listening, questioning, reading, interpreting and writing documents
• writing hazard and incident reports
• using effective facilitation and interpersonal skills, including verbal and non-verbal language that is sensitive to the needs and differences of others
• mentoring, coaching and tutoring techniques

Teamwork

• working with colleagues to compare, review, and evaluate assessment processes and outcomes
• actively participating in assessment validation sessions
• managing work relationships and seeking feedback from colleagues and clients on professional performance
• developing and evaluating with others learning programs customised for individual or group needs

Problem-solving

• identifying hazards and assessing risks in the learning environment
• using time-management skills in designing learning programs
• calculating costs of programs and logistics of delivery, and accessing appropriate resources
• generating a range of options to meet client needs

Initiative and enterprise

• interpreting the learning environment and selecting delivery approaches which motivate and engage learners
• monitoring and improving work practices to enhance inclusivity and learning
• being creative to meet clients' training needs
• applying design skills to develop innovative and flexible cost-effective programs

Planning and organising

• researching, reading, analysing and interpreting workplace specifications
• planning, prioritising and organising workflow
• interpreting collected evidence and making judgements of competency
• documenting action plans and hazard reports
• working with clients in developing personal or group learning programs
• organising the human, physical and material resources required for learning and assessment

Self-management

• working within policy and organisational frameworks
• managing work and work relationships
• adhering to ethical and legal responsibilities
• taking personal responsibility in the planning, delivery and review of training
• being a role model for inclusiveness and demonstrating professionalism
• examining personal perceptions and attitudes

Learning

• undertaking self-evaluation and reflection practices
• researching information and accessing policies and frameworks to maintain currency of skills and knowledge
• promoting a culture of learning in the workplace
• seeking feedback from colleagues
• facilitating individual, group-based and work-based learning

Technology

• using technology to enhance outcomes, including online delivery and research using the internet
• using student information management systems to record assessments
• identifying and organising technology and equipment needs prior to training
• using a range of software, including presentation packages

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 10

7 core units plus

3 elective units

At least 2 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below. One elective unit may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Where a unit is chosen from another currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course, it must be from a qualification or course at Certificate III level or above, and must contribute towards the vocational outcome of the program.

Core units

TAEASS401A            Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402A            Assess competence
TAEASS403A            Participate in assessment validation
TAEDEL401A           Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEDEL402A           Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
TAEDES401A            Design and develop learning programs
TAEDES402A            Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

Elective units

Assessment
TAEASS301A            Contribute to assessment
TAEASS502A            Design and develop assessment tools

Delivery and facilitation
TAEDEL301A           Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL403A           Coordinate and facilitate distance-based learning
TAEDEL404A           Mentor in the workplace
TAEDEL501A           Facilitate e-learning

Language, literacy and numeracy
TAELLN401A           Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

Training advisory services
TAETAS401A            Maintain training and assessment information

Imported units
BSBAUD402B           Participate in a quality audit
BSBCMM401A          Make a presentation
BSBLED401A           Develop teams and individuals
BSBMKG413A          Promote products and services
BSBREL402A            Build client relationships and business networks
BSBRES401A            Analyse and present research information