TAE Single Units

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate within the vocational education and training (VET) sector regulatory and operational context relevant to the job role of an entry-level VET teacher, trainer and assessor.

The unit applies to VET teachers, trainers and assessors who use a range of general competencies and knowledge to work effectively within the VET sector and typically within a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Practical Requirements

For Workbased pathways and as part of the evidence being demonstrated for RPL assessment pathways you will require access to:

• An observer who holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has the industry knowledge  to act as a Third Party Supervisor to complete the Third Reports
• Organisational policies and procedures
• VET sector job role information
• Information relevant to an entry-level VET teacher, trainer and assessor about:some text
  • organisational requirements
  • legislative and VET regulatory requirements and associated guidance information.
• Personnel such as training managers to discuss professional development plans with

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare for and conduct the competency-based assessment of candidates using nationally recognised training products and validated assessment tools. It involves planning and preparing for the assessment based on the accessed training and assessment strategy and delivery plan. The unit also involves customising the assessment process; preparing candidates to be assessed; and then implementing assessment processes, including recognition of prior learning. Implementing assessment requires gathering quality evidence, making assessment judgements, and recording and reviewing the assessment process.

The unit applies to entry-level vocational education and training (VET) assessors.

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For Workbased and Coursework pathways and as part of the evidence being demonstrated for RPL assessment pathways you will require access to:

• An observer who holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has the industry knowledge  to act as a Third Party Supervisor to complete the Third Reports  
• At least 3 candidates in conduct assessment processes against at least 2 entire units of competency ( with at least one RPL assessment conducted as part of the above)
• Assessment systems and processes
• Current and validated assessment tools, including access to a provided RPL kit.

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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational learners’ skill and knowledge development needs.

The unit applies to entry-level VET teachers, trainers and assessors who use a range of products that are nationally recognised or aligned with other recognised frameworks in the course of addressing learners’ training needs.

For Workbased pathways and as part of the evidence being demonstrated for RPL assessment pathways you will require access to:

• An observer who holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has the industry knowledge  to act as a Third Party Supervisor to complete the Third Reports?
• Personnel such as training managers to seek feedback from
• Information about the industry and learners relevant to identifying training needs.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, develop and document plans for vocational training to be delivered by vocational education and training (VET) teachers and trainers. It involves identifying the objectives and intended outcomes of the training and the characteristics of the target learners, selecting nationally recognised training products, developing the plan for training and individual session plans.

The unit applies to individuals who design training for group learning in face-to-face, online and blended vocational training contexts using nationally recognised products.

For Workbased pathways and as part of the evidence being demonstrated for RPL assessment pathways you will require access to:

• An observer who holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has the industry knowledge  to act as a Third Party Supervisor to complete the Third Reports
• Personnel to discuss and confirm session plans requirements
• Access to nationally recognised training products including training and assessment strategies
• Organisational procedures and templates for designing and developing plans for vocational training based on nationally recognised products and described in the performance evidence

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare for and facilitate the vocational training of both individual learners and groups of learners via a face-to-face, in-person delivery mode. It includes customising and using existing session plans and learning resources, using these plans to facilitate training, and reviewing own practice.

The unit applies to entry-level vocational education and training (VET) teachers and trainers who use training and technical skills to deliver training based on a product that is nationally recognised or aligned with other recognised frameworks.

For Workbased pathways and as part of the evidence being demonstrated for RPL assessment pathways you will require access to:

• An observer who holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has the industry knowledge  to act as a Third Party Supervisor to complete the Third Reports
• 4 x learners requiring face-to-face, in-person vocational training ( for 3 x 30 minute group sessions)
• 1 x learner different to group of 4 ( for 2 x 30 minute individual sessions)
• Organisational procedures for facilitating individual and group-based vocational training
• Training and assessment strategies for the required training
• Session plans and learning resources that address the requirements of a training product that is nationally recognised or aligned with other recognised frameworks

Only enrol in combination with TAEDEL414

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, plan and facilitate workplace-based learning for learners in the workplace. It includes customising and implementing existing learning plans and resources based on products that are nationally recognised or aligned with other recognised frameworks, and reviewing own practice.

The unit applies to entry-level vocational education and training (VET) teachers and trainers who use facilitation and technical skills to facilitate learning in the workplace based on products that are nationally recognised or aligned with other recognised frameworks.

For Workbased pathways and as part of the evidence being demonstrated for RPL assessment pathways you will require access to:

• An observer who holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has the industry knowledge  to act as a Third Party Supervisor to complete the Third Reports
• 3 x learners to develop workbased learning pathway plans for
• 1 x learner to deliver 3 x 30 minute workbased training sessions to.
• Organisational procedures for facilitating workplace-based learning of nationally recognised training products.

Only enrol in combination with TAEDEL412

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and develop a professional mentoring relationship with an individual in a workplace. It includes the skills and knowledge to plan and prepare for the mentoring, and implement strategies suited to the mentee, the workplace and the mentoring relationship

The unit applies to workplace supervisors or other work colleagues who work under limited supervision and have responsibility for mentoring individuals in the workplace. This may include, but is not limited to, those who mentor an apprentice or trainee employed by, or undertaking a work placement within an organisation.

For Workbased pathways and as part of the evidence being demonstrated for RPL assessment pathways you will require access to:

• An observer who holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has the industry knowledge  to act as a Third Party Supervisor to complete the Third Reports
• 1 x learner to deliver 3 x 30 minute mentoring sessions.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct individual and small group work skill instruction using existing support materials and demonstration of work skills as a training strategy; and assess the success of training and one’s own training performance. It focuses on the training being driven by the work process and context.

The unit applies to a person working under supervision as a work skill instructor in a wide range of settings not restricted to training organisations.

For Workbased  pathways and as part of the evidence being demonstrated for RPL assessment pathways you will require access to:

• An observer who holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has the industry knowledge  to act as a Third Party Supervisor to complete the Third Reports
• At least 3 x learners requiring work skill instruction for:some text
  • delivery of at least 2 x 30 minutes sessions to an individual learner  
  • delivery of at least 1 x 30 minute session to a small group of at least 2 learners
• Support materials relating to the work skill instruction sessions described in performance evidence
• Access to information about the plan for work skill instruction, including session plan, task breakdown and timing

Only enrol as part of RPL

This unit describes the skills and knowledge needed to identify core skill demands in nationally recognised training products, and in workplace, learning and assessment context tasks and texts. It involves comparing those identified demands with the core skills of learners and candidates in vocational training and assessment and providing integrated core skill support to address the identified gaps.

The unit applies to vocational education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors who use a range of technical and training competencies to integrate awareness of core skill requirements into their training and assessment. The core skills are described by current authorised Australian foundation skill frameworks. They include digital literacy, learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy skills.

This unit does not include the skills and knowledge required to provide specialist support or the competencies used by experienced VET teachers, trainers and assessors to lead the development of foundation skills support.

• An observer who holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has the industry knowledge  to act as a Third Party Supervisor to complete the Third Reports.
• Candidate core skill level diagnostic tools.
• Texts and tasks specific to the workplace, learning and assessment contexts described in the performance evidence
• Learners and candidates to assist in foundation skill development for:
  • at least 2 training sessions
  • at least 2 assessment events

Only enrol in combination with TAEASS404

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, organise, facilitate and review learning that is delivered online, using suitable delivery methods, digital tools and existing learning resources and materials.

The unit applies to individuals who use a range of technical and training competencies to facilitate synchronous and asynchronous individual or group learning in online environments. These learners may be participating in training remotely and interacting with teachers, peers and other industry professionals by means of various electronic applications and communication channels.

For Workbased and Coursework pathways and as part of the evidence being demonstrated for RPL assessment pathways you will require access to:

• An observer who holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has the industry knowledge  to act as a Third Party Supervisor to complete the Third Reports  
• A group of at least 3  learners to deliver 2 x 30 minute sessions of training  in an online learning context
• Required internet connection and technology infrastructure
• Required software and hardware, including digital tools and online resources and materials.

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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess candidate/s competence in an online environment. It involves implementing a plan for the assessment process, gathering quality evidence according to the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and making the assessment decision. It also involves recording and reviewing the completed assessment process.

The unit applies to individuals who use a range of technical competencies to assess candidates who are participating in assessment remotely and interacting with teachers, peers and other industry professionals by means of various electronic applications and communication channels.

For Workbased and Coursework pathways and as part of the evidence being demonstrated for RPL assessment pathways you will require access to:

• An observer who holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has the industry knowledge  to act as a Third Party Supervisor to complete the Third Reports  
• A group of at least 3 candidates in an online assessment context to conduct 2 online assessment processes against at least 1 entire or partial unit of competency
• Required internet connection and technology infrastructure
• Required software and hardware, including digital tools and online assessment resources and materials

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in the validation of assessment tools, practices and judgements, including:

• Pre-assessment validation of assessment tools before they are first used with candidates
• Post-assessment validation of the tools after having been used to assess candidates post-assessment validation of practices and judgements.
  

The unit applies to vocational education and training (VET) trainers and assessors with relevant industry experience to participate in validation activities according to organisational policies and procedures. Validation activities encompass the quality review of the assessment tools, practices and judgements. Participants in the validation do not lead the validation process.

For Workbased and Coursework pathways and as part of the evidence being demonstrated for RPL assessment pathways you will require access to:

• An experienced VET teacher, trainer and assessor to lead validation activities and sign off on Third Party Reports/Observer checklists as applicable
• Other assessors to participate in validation activities
• Assessment system
• Assessment tools for pre-validation
• Assessment tools for post-validation and samples of completed learner work and results
• Assessment records, including evidence collected and assessment judgements.
  

IMPORTANT:
It is highly encouraged that participants choose the coursework pathway for this unit and attend Fortress Learnings validation workshops held fortnightly.