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Frequently Asked Questions
What Prerequisites Are There?
Those entering this qualification must also demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the chosen specialisation in this qualification. This means this isn't for those who haven't yet completed, or who have recently completed their Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
Do I Need To Be Working In An RTO?
It is strongly recommended that you are currently working in an RTO or will be again very shortly, as you’ll find it extremely difficult (near impossible) to complete the assessments and the required practical hours to complete the diploma qualification satisfactorily.
Do I Need To Have the Cert IV TAE Already?
Yes, either the TAE40116 or TAE40122. The diploma is only for those who hold the Cert IV in Training and Assessment and have been working as a trainer and assessor for a number of years. This is because it requires the documenting of a lot of quantifiable evidence such as 100 hours of facilitation, collaboration with peers and leading of other VET Trainers and assessors against 30 assessment judgments etc.
What Are The Packaging Rules For This Qualification
Total number of units = 12
3 core units plus
9 elective units, of which:
- At least 5 must be from the chosen specialisation group A, B or C
- Of the remaining elective units:
- at least 2 must be chosen from the elective units listed (see FAQ - "What Units Are Available In This Diploma?"_
- up to 2 may be from any currently endorsed Certificate IV or above training package qualification or accredited course, provided that no more than 1 of these 2 units is from a Certificate IV qualification.
What Units Are Packaged Into The 3 Diplomas That Fortress Offer?
What Specialisations Can I Choose From?
One of the following three specialisations must be used for this qualification.
- Advanced Training and Assessment
- Design and Development
- VET Leadership.
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on your academic transcript as follows:
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Advanced Training and Assessment)
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Design and Development)
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET Leadership)
Advanced Training and Assessment Packaging Requirements:
Select at least 5 elective units from Group A Advanced training and assessment, 1 of which must be:
- TAEASS512 Design and develop assessment tools.
Design and Development Packaging Requirements:
Select at least 5 elective units from Group B Design and development, 1 of which must be:
- TAEASS512 Design and develop assessment tools.
VET Leadership Packaging Requirements:
Select at least 5 elective units from Group C VET leadership.
Specialisation - TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Advanced Training and Assessment)
The TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Advanced Training and Assessment) is for people in or looking for Advanced training and assessment job roles where individuals are responsible for delivering training and assessment services in the VET sector, including promoting innovative practices and leading other VET teachers, trainers and assessors.
Job roles may include:
- Experienced, advanced or senior VET teacher, trainer and assessor
- Head or lead VET teacher, trainer and assessor
Do you hold the required pre-requisite units? This must be EITHER:
- The TAE40116 or the TAE Cert IV TAE or
- The following units from the TAE40116/TAE40122 as a minimum ( not the TAE10/TAA/BSZ):some text
- TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs (or its previous version TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs)
- TAEASS412 Assess competence (or its previous version TAEASS402 Assess competence)
- TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training (or its previous version TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning)
- TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation (or its previous version TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation)
Will you have access to the following groups of people throughout your course (if not, this is not the course for you)?
- Other Trainers (at least 4) to lead in facilitation practice?
- Other Assessors (at least 3) to lead and supervise undertaking assessment and to lead in assessment moderation and validation?
For all specialisations:
- Other Assessors (at least 3) to lead in assessment moderation and validation?
The Packaging Rules
Three Core Units:
- TAEDES511 Design and develop strategies for training and assessment*
- TAEDES515 Evaluate training
- TAEPDD511 Maintain and enhance professional practice
Elective Units:
You must choose at least 5 elective units from Group A - Advanced Training and Assessment, 1 of which must be: TAEASS512 Design and develop assessment tools.
You can choose the remaining units from any of the other electives offered (please note that RTOs may not offer ALL units for assessment, but you may be able to credit transfer any of those units if you hold them or equivalent previous versions)
You can also import (bring in) 2 units of competency from any currently endorsed (so not deleted) Training Package Qualification. This includes
- 1 unit from a Cert IV level Qualification
- 1 Unit from a Diploma or higher level Qualification
An example of how our standard TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Advanced Training and Assessment) is packaged is outlined in the table below, allowing for 12 units of competency to be packaged correctly as per the packaging rules.
The PLP Survey
Before you commence your course, you will be asked to complete a Personal Learning Plan Survey
- This Survey consists of a set of questions tailored to the units within each specialisation.
- You only need to answer the questions for the specialisation and the units that you want to enrol for
- Once you have responded to all the required questions and sent your survey back to us, our expert trainers will then develop the personal learning plan, which outlines:some text
- The units selected for your chosen specialisation
- The assessment tasks that you will complete either via an RPL Assessment, Coursework or credit transfer pathway and the timeframes for doing this
- The plan will also provide some next steps for enrolment or, if already enrolled, booking a call with a trainer to get started
What Happens Next
Now, it's over to you. Hit the “Enrol” button to choose your support package and preferred payment option. Then, pay your deposit to get the ball rolling and receive your PLP Survey so your Diploma journey can begin.
Specialisation - TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Design and Development)
When choosing a specialisation to enrol in, think about why.
The TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Design and Development) is for people in or looking for in or looking for Design and development job roles where individuals are responsible for designing and developing training and assessment strategies, usually for registered training organisations (RTOs), including analysing training needs and designing training solutions and products to meet industry standards and compliance requirements.
Job roles may include:
- Education Design Team Member
- eLearning Consultant
- Experienced, Advanced or Senior VET Teacher, Trainer and Assessor
- Head or Lead VET teacher, Trainer and Assessor
- Instructional Designer, Learning Designer, Course Designer or Learning Management System (LMS) Designer
- Resource Developer, Product Developer or Assessment Developer
- Subject Matter Expert
This video walks us through how the units are packaged and what an example course would like
The Packaging Rules
Three Core Units:
- TAEDES511 Design and develop strategies for training and assessment*
- TAEDES515 Evaluate training
- TAEPDD511 Maintain and enhance professional practice
Elective Units:
You must choose at least 5 elective units from Group B - Design and Development, one of which must be: TAEASS512 Design and Develop assessment tools.
You can choose the remaining units from any of the other electives offered (please note that RTOs may not offer ALL units for assessment, but you may be able to credit transfer any of those units if you hold them or equivalent previous versions)
You can also import (bring in) two units of competency from any currently endorsed (so not deleted) Training Package Qualification. This includes
- 1 unit from a Cert IV level Qualification
- 1 unit from a Diploma or higher level Qualification
An example of how our standard TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Design and Development) is packaged is outlined in the table below allowing for 12 units of competency to be packaged correctly as per the packaging rules.
The PLP Survey
Before you commence your course, you will be asked to complete a Personal Learning Plan Survey
- This Survey consists of a set of questions tailored to the units within each specialisation.
- You only need to answer the questions for the specialisation and the units that you want to enrol for
- Once you have responded to all the required questions and sent your survey back to us, our expert trainers will then develop the personal learning plan, which outlines:some text
- The units selected for your chosen specialisation
- The assessment tasks that you will complete either via an RPL Assessment, Coursework or credit transfer pathway and the timeframes for doing this
- The plan will also provide some next steps for enrolment or, if already enrolled, booking a call with a trainer to get started
What happens next
Now, it's over to you. Hit the “Enrol” button to choose your support package and preferred payment option. Then, pay your deposit to get the ball rolling and receive your PLP Survey so your Diploma journey can begin.
Specialisation - TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET Leadership)
When choosing a specialisation to enrol in, think about why.
The TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training VET Leadership is for people responsible for providing mentoring, guidance and advice to entry-level VET teachers, trainers and assessors, as well as supporting quality and compliance operations.
Job roles may include:
- Capability, Quality or eLearning Consultant
- Training Manager
- Experienced, Advanced or Senior VET Teacher, Trainer and Assessor
- Head or Lead VET teacher, Trainer and Assessor
- Program Director
- Quality and Compliance Manager
- RTO Manager
The Packaging Rules
Three Core Units:
- TAEDES511 Design and develop strategies for training and assessment*
- TAEDES515 Evaluate training
- TAEPDD511 Maintain and enhance professional practice
Elective Units:
You must choose at least 5 elective units from the Group C VET leadership Electives list,
You can select the remaining units from any of the other electives offered (please note that RTOs may not offer ALL units for assessment, but you may be able to credit transfer any of those units if you hold them or equivalent previous versions)
You can also import (bring in) 2 units of competency from any currently endorsed (so not deleted) Training Package Qualification. This includes
- 1 unit from a Cert IV level Qualification
- 1 unit from a Diploma or higher level Qualification
An example of how our standard TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET Leadership) is packaged is outlined in the table below, allowing for 12 units of competency to be packaged correctly as per the packaging rules.
The PLP Survey
Before you commence your course, you will be asked to complete a Personal Learning Plan Survey
- This Survey consists of a set of questions tailored to the units within each specialisation.
- You only need to answer the questions for the specialisation and the units that you want to enrol for
- Once you have answered all the required questions and sent back your Survey to us, our expert trainers will then develop the personal learning plan which outlines:some text
- The units selected for your chosen specialisation
- The assessment tasks that you will complete either via an RPL Assessment, Coursework or credit transfer pathway and the timeframes for doing this
- The plan will also provide some next steps for enrolment or, if already enrolled, booking a call with a trainer to get started
What happens next
Now, it's over to you. Hit the “Enrol” button to choose your support package and preferred payment option. Then, pay your deposit to get the ball rolling and receive your PLP Survey so your Diploma journey can begin.
When Can I Start?
You can start now (except for the VET Leadership specialisation):
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Advanced training and assessment)
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Design and Development)
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET Leadership) commencement date Sept 9th, 2024
Can I Do a Double or Triple Specialisation?
Yes, you can, but keep in mind that each specialisation is considered a new diploma course, so you will pay for another diploma to do the second and third specialisation. However, if you’ve already done one diploma with us, the second one is 10% off, and if you do the third one with us too, it’s 20% off.
The actual cost to you will vary depending on how many units you can do a credit transfer for . Basically, the cost of each additional specialisation still costs less than the first one.
Is This The Only Vocational Education Diploma Now?
Yes, this diploma merges two previous TAE Diploma qualifications - TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development. The TAE50122 offers three specialisation pathways and has been deemed NOT equivalent to either of the previous two diplomas.
What Happens If This Course Is Determined As Not Suitable For Me?
If during your Enrolment Interview we discover this course is not suitable for you, we’ll offer other alternative solutions or refund all fees paid, including the $150 deposit.
What Is Involved In The Enrolment Interview?
You’ll be sent to a booking page just after making your deposit payment to book your enrolment interview. A confirmation email will then be sent to you with the details of everything you need to prepare for that interview.
The interview can be booked on the same day, but there is a minimum of a 4-hour gap from applying to being able to do the enrolment interview. This is so you have time to get prepared.
HEADS UP: You will need your USI (Student Identifier) before you get to your interview.
Your interview is done via Google Meet or phone (if preferred). This means that you can ask additional questions before enrolling and clarify anything you’re unsure of. We also get to make sure you have chosen the right course pathway and support package for what you really need.
During the interview, we’ll conduct a "Suitability Assessment." This series of questions will help us determine whether you can meet the technical, practical, and skill requirements needed to confidently complete this course online.
The technical requirements include regular computer access, knowledge, and confidence in navigating email, logins, and websites. The practical questions ensure you have access to the human and physical resources you need to complete the assessments in your course.
We will ask additional questions about your goals, your online experience and comfort level in learning online, your learning ability, plus your availability to study. This is all to ensure you're in the right course and ready to succeed before enrolling formally. This gives you more confidence that you can absolutely get all the way to graduation.
If the course is found to be unsuitable for you, your deposit (including the $150 enrolment interview fee) will be fully refunded. However, the enrolment fee is not refunded if you don't show up for your enrolment interview or change your mind after the interview within the 30-day cooling-off period.
There Are 4 Upgrade Options
The option that's best for you depends on multiple factors, so use the following flow chart to help you determine which option you should look at. If in doubt, our Course Advisors are experts at working this out with you.
Regardless of your choice you'll need to speak to them to book in for your upgrade course option.
You Graduating Is Our No.1 Goal!
This course can be challenging and many of you are doing it because you “have to”, we get it, so we have gone to great lengths to make the learning material as engaging as possible, we also monitor your progress and reach out if we see you’ve stalled so we can support you to keep going. We are there every step of the way!