Malcom Knowles described adult learning as “a process of self-directed inquiry”. He conceptualised the characteristics of adult learners in 5 ways: A. Self-concept – as a person matures, their self-concept moves from one of being a dependent personality toward one of being a self-directed human being. Therefore adults are self-governed and have their own beliefs […]
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Overview
Description of the qualification This qualification reflects the roles of individuals delivering training and assessment services in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. This qualification (or the skill sets derived from units of competency within it) is also suitable preparation for those engaged in the delivery of training and assessment of competence in a […]
TAEDES402 How Contextualisation Adds Meaning
What comes to your mind when you hear the word contextualisation? You may think about tailoring the information to suit specific needs which indicates flexibility. From a Vocational Education and Training (VET) perspective, contextualisation relates to making the learning and assessment applicable to the learner’s context of work. What then defines the context of work? […]
BSBCMM401 Make a Presentation
Imagine you have to deliver a presentation to a group of people who are feeling slightly resentful that they are required to attend and that your allocated time slot is last thing on Friday afternoon. Are you feeling slightly sick or a little daunted at the thought of it? Many of us have been […]
BSBTWK502 Manage Team Effectiveness
A manager needs to use as many methods as possible to involve the team in decision making and planning. Communication channels need to be kept open and flexible, so that the team can voice their opinions and the manager can give and seek information, ideas and feedback. Methods will vary according to the type of […]
BSBLDR523 Lead and Manage Effective Workplace Relationships
Every relationship can teach us something. By building positive relationships with others, we will be happier, more fulfilled, feel more supported, supportive, and connected. Please post your tips for developing positive workplace relationships.
New requirements for delivery of training and assessment qualifications – TAE40116, TAE50116 and TAE50216
TAE40116, TAE50116 and TAE50216 Strengthened requirements for delivery of training and assessment qualifications 11 APRIL 2016 The skills and knowledge of the VET workforce are essential to ensuring high quality, valid assessment across all training products. Trainers and assessors in the VET workforce are required to hold specific qualifications from the Training and Education (TAE) […]
TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development
TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development The TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training has not been deemed equivalent to the TAE50111. The packaging rules remain the same however the important change to note is: TAELLN501 Support the development of adult language literacy and numeracy […]
TAE40116 Certificate IV Training and Assessment – Industry Consultation
TAE40116 Certificate IV Training and Assessment – Industry Consultation The TAE40116 Certificate IV Training and Assessment is not deemed equivalent to TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Some of the critical changes to note are: There are now 9 core units and 1 elective There are two new core units: TAEASS502 Design and develop […]
TAE40116 Certificate IV Training and Assessment
TAE40116 Certificate IV Training and Assessment TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes What are your thoughts about the following Performance Evidence for TAEASS401 (one of the units deemed not equivalent in the new TAE40116). I envisage this may be a big hurdle for participants who are not employed as Trainers and Assessors and they are […]
