MRWED TAE40110 to TAE40116 Upgrade Kit (Version 1-3)
TAE40116
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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TAE40110 to TAE40116
upgrade kit
version 1-311/04/18
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FREECALL 1800 2 TRAIN (1800 2 87246)
PO Box 325, Caboolture QLD 4510
This Upgrade kit is specifically designed to only help people previously issued with some or all of
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
and wish to upgrade to
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
If you have NOT previously obtained some or all of
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
then you should not use this Upgrade Kit.
If you have previously obtained
TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or
BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, but you have not obtained some or all of
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
then you should NOT use this Upgrade kit.
Contents
Contents
Welcome Message
Mapping - Qualifications
Mapping – Units of Competency
Do I need to upgrade?
What are the Upgrade Requirements?
What is the Pricing?
Frequently Asked Questions
Step 1: Currency Evidence
Optional Third Party Report Form (Step 1 Item g)
Step 2: TAELLN411 Delivery ModeChoice
Step 3: TAEASS502 Delivery Mode Choice
Step 4: Assessment Planning Activity
Step 5: Assessment Validation Activity
Step 6: Authenticity Statement
Pre-Submission Review
Step 7: Enrolment Form
Welcome Message
This TAE40110 to TAE40116 Upgrade Kit provides an easier pathway for candidates who want to upgrade from TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
TAE40110 has been superseded by TAE40116. However, this may not mean you need to upgrade now. Please read the information on page 7 to help you decide whether you should upgrade at this time.
This Upgrade Kit is only helpful to people who have previously obtained some or all of the required TAE40110 Units of Competency. If you did not obtain units from TAE40110, please contact MRWED on 1800 287 246 or visit to view your options.
A comparison of the two qualifications reveals that:
- Both qualifications require a minimum of 10 Units of Competency.
- TAE40110 required the completion of 7 Core Units and at least 3 Elective Units
- TAE40116 requires the completion of 9 Core Units and at least 1 Elective Unit
- The 2 new Core Units are:
- TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools
- TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills
- The Unit TAEASS401B titled Plan assessment activities and processes has been superseded by TAEASS401 and the two Units are NOT equivalent due to increased assessment requirements of the new Unit.
- The Unit TAEASS403B titled Participate in assessment validation has been superseded by TAEASS403 and the two Units are NOT equivalent due to increased assessment requirements of the new Unit.
- Although assessment requirements may have changed, the other specified Units for the TAE40110 qualification have been identified as being equivalent to the Units that have superseded them.
Recognising the key points above, MRWED has created this Upgrade Kit to provide customised guidance for people who want to upgrade from TAE40110 to TAE40116.
Due to the inclusion of two new Core Units, TAELLN411 and TAEASS502, you will be required to provide:
- a statement of attainment demonstrating that you have previously completed these units or
- a statement of attainment demonstrating you have completed equivalent units.
If neither of these options applies to you, then you are required to complete a training and/or assessment pathway. Therefore, additional study or evidence may be required to complete the upgrade to TAE40116.
Also, because of the significant changes to TAEASS401 and TAEASS403 upgrading to these Units requires completion of additional assessment tasks, which are included in this Upgrade Kit. Alternatively, upgrade candidates have the option of providing RPL evidence instead of completing these projects.
Mapping - Qualifications
A comparison of the two qualifications reveals the following.
TAE40110 / TAE40116Entry Requirements / None / Must have vocational background in
a proposed area of teaching
Course Outline / 10 Units (7 Core, 3 Electives) / 10 Units (9 Core, 1 Elective)
TAELLN411 / Elective / Core
TAEASS502 / Elective / Core
Note that nothing you submit can be returned to you,
so do not submit any originals.
We also suggest that you take a copy of everything
before making your submission.
Due to their length, MRWED cannot receive upgrade submissions by fax.
Mapping – Units of Competency
TAE40110 units / TAE40116 units / EquivalenceTAEASS301A / TAEASS301 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
BSBCMM401A / BSBCMM401 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
TAEASS401B / TAEASS401 / Not equivalent - there is an increase in the amount of evidence that candidates need to provide for this unit. Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
TAEASS402B / TAEASS402 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
TAEASS403B / TAEASS403 / Not equivalent – there is an increase in the amount of evidence that candidates need to provide for this unit. Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
TAEASS502B / TAEASS502 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
TAEDEL301A / TAEDEL301 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
TAEDEL401A / TAEDEL401 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
TAEDEL402A / TAEDEL402 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
TAEDEL404A / TAEDEL404 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
TAEDES401A / TAEDES401 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
TAEDES402A / TAEDES402 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
TAELLN401A / TAELLN411 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Greater clarity provided in TAELLN411 on the nature of VET practitioner knowledge required.
TAETAS401A / TAETAS401 / Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.
Do I need to upgrade?
The Hon. Karen Andrews MP, Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, released an amendment to the training and assessment credential requirements in the Standards for RTOs 2015, in July 2017. These have been updated to align with the Training and Education (TAE) Training Package. The TAE Training Package was updated in April 2016, with the core units TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools and TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills being added to the new TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. The core units of the Assessor Skill Set were also updated to include the unit Design and develop assessment tools.
To ensure the VET workforce has appropriate skills in designing and developing assessment tools and identifying and evaluating LLN requirements, Skills Ministers have agreed to update the Standards to align with the changes to the TAE Training Package. Skills Ministers also agreed that trainers and assessors who do not hold the relevant units, will have until 1 April 2019 to meet the new credential requirements.
This means your TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessmentis still sufficient until then. However, trainers and assessors will need to obtain the two additional core units,if they want to use the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to deliver and/or assess nationally recognised training.
It should be noted that the Standards for RTOs continue to allow trainers and assessors who hold diploma or higher-level qualifications in adult education, to use those to meet their trainer/assessor credential requirements.
This being said, individuals who already possess the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment might want to upgrade now because they either:
- Need to upgrade, due to the specific, internal policies and guidelines of an RTO that they work for or might potentially want to work for in the future OR
- Want to benefit from the personal marketing advantages of holding the latest version of the qualification OR
- See this as a useful professional development process to keep themselves current OR
- Conclude that it might be a good time to upgrade now, in preference to potentially having to do this at a later time, when the upgrade process might be more difficult and/or expensive.
What are the Upgrade Requirements?
This TAE40110 to TAE40116 Upgrade Kit guides you througha 7 stepsprocess enabling you to upgrade your TAE40110Certificate IV in Training and Assessmentto TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This Upgrade Kit includes all the information you should need to complete your upgrade.
To obtain your upgrade complete these 7 steps:
Step 1Currency Evidence
Collect currency evidence to support your overall claim for upgrading to the TAE40116 Units of Competency(Pages 13-14).
Step 2TAELLN411 Delivery Mode Choice
Identify your delivery mode choice for how you will complete the new Core Unit, TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills.
If you have previously completed TAELLN411 or TAELLN401A you will not need to undertake any formal assessment for this Unit. Otherwise, you are asked to select your delivery mode for the new core unit(Page 15).
Step 3TAEASS502 Delivery Mode Choice
Identify your delivery mode choice for how you will complete the new Core Unit, TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools.
If you have previously completed TAEASS502 or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B you will not need to undertake any formal assessment for this Unit. Otherwise, you are asked to select your delivery mode for the new core unit (Page 16).
Step 4Assessment Planning Activity (Required if you are upgrading to TAEASS401)
Complete the provided Assessment Planning Activity (or supply RPL evidence) to demonstrate that you possess the required additional evidence for TAEASS401 (Pages 17-49).
Step 5Assessment Validation Activity(Required if you are upgrading to TAEASS403)
Complete the provided Assessment Validation Activity (or supply RPL evidence) to demonstrate that you possess the required additional evidence for TAEASS403 (Pages 50-63).
Step 6Authenticity Statement
Sign your authenticity statement (page 64)
Step 7Enrolment Form
Complete your Enrolment Form and submit this with all of your evidence for Steps 1-6 (Pages 65-74).
What is the Pricing?
The total price for participating in the TAE40110 to TAE40116 Upgrade, including all training and assessment feeswill be the total of the following items:
Assessment of the following including issuance: = $450
- Upgrade currency evidence$
- assessment planning activity
- assessment validation activity
TAELLN411 options (Step 2)
- Credit Transfer $0$
- Face-to-Face (1-day workshop)$350
- Online OR Correspondence$350
TAEASS502 options (Step 3)
- Credit Transfer $0$
- Face-to-Face(2-day workshop)$650
- Online OR Correspondence$450
Total cost =$
In addition to any Units you are entitled to receive through the upgrade process, MRWED’s standard pricing will apply to any additional Units you choose to obtain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after I apply?
After receiving your application MRWED will immediately process your payment or issue an invoice (if requested). After your payment has been processed your completed Upgrade Kit and evidence portfolio will be passed onto a member of the MRWED Learner Success Team to review your submission. Then within 5-10 business days ofprocessing your payment,the MRWED Learner Success Team member who reviewed your submission will contact you with the result.
Can I be certain that I will obtain the upgrade if I submit evidence for all 6 steps?
MRWED has developed this Upgrade Kit to make applying for the upgraded qualification as easy as possible. Your participation in the evidence check lists and projects that have been created as part of this kit will not guarantee your eligibility. Ultimately, your MRWED assessor is responsible for ensuring that the quality and diversity of the submitted evidence satisfies all the evidence requirements and meets each of the Rules of Evidence. Additional evidence may be requested by a MRWED Learning Leader to support your claim of current competency.
What happens if my application is unsuccessful?
If there is insufficient evidence to complete your upgrade you will be contacted by theMRWED Learner Success Team member who reviewed your submission advising of the specific gaps in your application. If you are unable to provide the necessary evidence, the MRWED Learning Leader will discuss alternative training options with you.
What do I need to do to apply?
Review all of this Upgrade Kit and complete all the required information within all six steps of your submission. Then, provide your completed Upgrade Kit (including your Enrolment Form) and accompanying evidence at the same time to MRWED Training and Assessment.
Do I need to supply original documents?
No! Do not send any original documents to MRWED as they cannot be returned to you. Provide copies not originals. The MRWED Learner Success Team member who reviews your submission may contact you for further information or assistance in the verification of your documents.
Where do I make my submission?
You have a choice of either:
- Email:
- Post:: PO Box 325 Caboolture QLD 4510
- Or contact our Learner Success Team on 1800 287 246 for electronic upload options
Normally all of the following 7 steps need to be completed in order
to obtain the upgrade to the full qualification of TAE40116.
If you cannot submit all the required items contact MRWED on
FREECALL 1800 2 TRAIN (1800 287 246) and ask for guidance.
Step 1:Currency Evidence
Tick the boxes to highlight your evidence and then forward the evidence for your ticked items to MRWED as part of your upgrade submission.
TAE40110 Issuance
PROVIDE BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING:
a. Copy of your TAE40110 Certificate (if you achieved the full qualification)AND
b. TAE40110 Transcript showing completed units
OR
c. I completed my TAE40110 training with MRWED.
Professional Development in Training and Assessment
The evidence you provide to support your application must show you have made an effort to maintain your currency as a VET practitioner.
PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
a. Attendance of a course for improving Training and Assessment skills
b. A Training and Assessment Conference (e.g. National VET Conference)
c. A Training and Assessment Workshop/Seminar/Webinar
d. Membership of a Professional Association (e.g. AITD)
e. A training community of practice (e.g. VETIG, LinkedIn Group)
f. Subscriptions to at least TWO VET industry newsletters (e.g. MRWED Yours in Training, AITD, Velg Training eNews)
g. Third Party Report Form completed by someone who has observed your training and assessment skills and is appropriately skilled in providing you with useful feedback to improve your Training and Assessment practice (Please see the next pagefor an optional template)
Optional Third-Party Report Form (Step 1 Item g)
Presenter’s Name:Topic:
Date:
Location:
Observer’s Name:
Ratings
scale / 1 / 2 / 3 / N/A
Area of strength
Well done / Adequate
Meets expectations / Area of weakness Below expectations / Not relevant or applicable in the observed session
Trainer’s Communication Skills / Rating
1 / 2 / 3 / N/A
Presentation skills are engaging and relevant
Voice, oral communication and language are appropriate
Body language is appropriate and not distracting
Not static with appropriate movements and use of room
Interpersonal skills maintain appropriate relationships
Observation skills monitor individual progress
Learner/s were motivated by the trainer
Duration of training session: ______minutes (MUST be at least 15 minutes)
Please make some specific comments about the strengths and any areas for improvements. These
comments should be shared with the presenter.
I confirm that I conducted an observation of the presenter named in this report and that the presenter demonstrated presentation skills summarised above. I confirm that I hold the qualification identified below and I have provided a copy of my qualification to the RPL candidate. I agree that a MRWED assessor may contact me for additional feedback using the following contact details.
Observer’s qualification: TAE40110 TAE50111 TAE50211TAE40116 TAE50116 TAE50216
Relationship of observer to the presenter:
Phone number of the observer:
Email of the observer:
Signature of third party observer:
Step 2: TAELLN411 Delivery Mode Choice
Which option is appropriate for you?
You have already been issued with TAELLN411
Include a copy of your TAELLN411 transcript with your evidence and you will receive a Credit Transfer for this Unit at no additional cost.
You have already been issued with TAELLN401A
Include a copy of your TAELLN401A transcript with your evidence and you will receive a Credit Transfer to TAELLN411 at no additional cost.
You choose to study TAELLN411 through a face-to-face class
The cost for this option is $350.00
You choose to study TAELLN411 through online studies
The cost for this option is $350.00.
You choose to obtain TAELLN411 through an RPL application
Include your RPL evidence with your Upgrade submission. If you achieve RPL your cost for this option is $180.00
You don’t intend to obtain TAELLN411
You are welcome to do this but you won’t be eligible for issuance of the TAE40116 qualification, as TAELLN411 is a new Core Unit.
Step 3: TAEASS502 Delivery Mode Choice
Which option is appropriate for you?
You have already been issued with TAEASS502
Include a copy of your TAEASS502 transcript with your evidence and you will receive a Credit Transfer for this Unit at no additional cost.
You have already been issued with TAEASS502A
Include a copy of your TAEASS502A transcript with your evidence and you will receive a Credit Transfer to TAEASS502 at no additional cost.
You have already been issued with TAEASS502B
Include a copy of your TAEASS502B transcript with your evidence and you will receive a Credit Transfer to TAEASS502 at no additional cost.
You choose to study TAEASS502 through a face-to-face class
The cost for this option is $650.00
You choose to study TAEASS502 through online studies
The cost for this option is $450.00
You choose to obtain TAEASS502 through an RPL application
Include your RPL evidence with your Upgrade submission. If you achieve RPL your cost for this option is $270.00
You don’t intend to obtain TAEASS502
You are welcome to do this but you won’t be eligible for issuance of the TAE40116 qualification, as TAEASS502 is a new Core Unit.