Program Overview

The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment provides comprehensive training in the fundamentals of vocational education and training (VET). Through a blended learning approach, students develop skills in designing, delivering, and assessing vocational training, preparing them for careers as trainers in the VET sector. The program consists of four clusters covering key aspects of VET, including workplace mentoring and competency-based assessment.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Structure:

The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment consists of ten units of competency delivered across four clusters. The clusters must be completed in the order shown below:

Cluster 1: Intro to VET & Design Learning

• Work effectively in the VET sector (Core unit)
• Design and develop plans for vocational training (Core unit)
• Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs (Core unit)

Cluster 2: Delivery and Facilitation

• Facilitate vocational training (Core unit)
• Plan, organise and facilitate online learning (Core unit)
• Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice (Core unit)

Cluster 3: Workplace Mentoring

• Facilitate workplace-based learning (Core unit)
• Provide work skill instruction (Core unit)
• Mentor in the workplace (Core unit)

Cluster 4: Competency Based Assessment

• Assess competence (Core unit)
• Participate in assessment validation (Core unit)
• Assess competence in an online environment (Core unit)

Course Delivery:

• Live Online: Live online delivery is just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology.
Your facilitator will present in real time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.
• Assessment: Students will be given six weeks to complete their assessment(s) and submit assessments online via Swinburne’s e-Learning system, Canvas.
• Assessor Guidance Session: Each unit of the program embeds a personalised guidance session tailored to the learner’s needs.
This key checkpoint in the blended framework provides the opportunity to clarify understanding, ask questions, and ensures learners are on track for successful course completion.
• Workplace delivery: This course (or units from it) can be tailored to industry delivery within the workplace for groups of eight or more students.
Students may enrol in the course at any stage during the year. Students have the chance to select from a range of dates for elective units to determine the duration of their course.

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• Trainer in the Vocational Education and Training sector