TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – The Ripple Effect
Are you proud of your Certificate IV in TAE?
I wonder how many undertake the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and think of it as a teaching qualification?
This is in fact the qualification that enables you to train and assess (teach) within the Vocational Education and
6 comments
Sandy Welton
This is so true Larry. RTOs need to walk a fine line between providing quality training and assessment on the one hand and commercial viability on the other. Those who focus on the dollars to the exclusion of quality are damaging the reputation of the VET system and causing employers to lose faith in the qualifications issued.
To be a good trainer/assessor, you need a passion for client service and quality.
Sandy Welton
This is so true Larry. RTOs need to walk a fine line between providing quality training and assessment on the one hand and commercial viability on the other. Those who focus on the dollars to the exclusion of quality are damaging the reputation of the VET system and causing employers to lose faith in the qualifications issued.
To be a good trainer/assessor, you need a passion for client service and quality.
Larry Ting J.P. FAITD
I sometimes wonder if people put enough thought into why they would like to become trainers and assessors. If you are truly passionate about helping others become better versions of themselves, whether your focus is on developing new training and assessment facilitators or being able to develop the technical skills and knowledge of those in your workplaces, it is imperative that your professional development focuses on quality. Though our Australian Qualification Framework says that all nationally recognised statements and qualifications for courses are equal, this is not the case with providers. Take the time to review the providers, you will find that good providers see the value of the relationship formed rather than the sale made.
Carolyn Fletcher
Larry, thank you for taking time to contribute to the blog. I like your leading question – do people put enough thought into why they would like to become trainers and assessors? Is it because they genuinely want to make a difference? As we know, to be a quality Trainer and Assessor is not an easy task but it is certainly rewarding when you know that in fact you are making different. I am trying to educate others that a TAE qualification that cost $199 and was completed in 1 week intensive is not worth the paper it is written on. Let’s all try to educate as many of our friends and family and current and potential students so that the ripple effect will be a positive one.
Larry Ting J.P. FAITD
I sometimes wonder if people put enough thought into why they would like to become trainers and assessors. If you are truly passionate about helping others become better versions of themselves, whether your focus is on developing new training and assessment facilitators or being able to develop the technical skills and knowledge of those in your workplaces, it is imperative that your professional development focuses on quality. Though our Australian Qualification Framework says that all nationally recognised statements and qualifications for courses are equal, this is not the case with providers. Take the time to review the providers, you will find that good providers see the value of the relationship formed rather than the sale made.
Carolyn Fletcher
Larry, thank you for taking time to contribute to the blog. I like your leading question – do people put enough thought into why they would like to become trainers and assessors? Is it because they genuinely want to make a difference? As we know, to be a quality Trainer and Assessor is not an easy task but it is certainly rewarding when you know that in fact you are making different. I am trying to educate others that a TAE qualification that cost $199 and was completed in 1 week intensive is not worth the paper it is written on. Let’s all try to educate as many of our friends and family and current and potential students so that the ripple effect will be a positive one.