National Code and name: TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Nationally Recognised Training: Yes
Government funding: Yes Smart and Skilled funding is available from 1 July 2024
Traineeships: No, in NSW, this course is unavailable as a traineeship.
Mode of study: Face-to-face training
National Training Masters (NTM) offers the benchmark qualification for training and education (TAE).
Award-winning!
In 2019, NTM was awarded the VET Trainer of the Year award by the Australian Council of Deans of Education Vocational Group (ACDEVEG). NTM’s approach to the TAE40122 is innovative, interactive and relevant to both those in workplace training and trainers and assessors in Registered Training Organisations (RTO). NTM is Australia’s specialist in delivering the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in a face-to-face environment at our training centres in Kiama, Western Sydney or the workplace.
What is the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification?
The qualification reflects the roles of entry-level vocational education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors who are delivering training services to vocational learners and assessment services to candidates. The roles may be undertaken by those working in registered training organisations (RTOs), enterprises, community organisations, schools and other VET provision contexts.
By undertaking this qualification, you will learn how to plan, organise and deliver training, including planning, conducting and reviewing assessments.
Are there any licensing requirements?
This qualification meets the minimum education requirement for trainers and assessors operating without supervision under applicable VET legislation, frameworks, and/or standards. Once you complete your qualification, you will meet the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) as a trainer and assessor.
What kind of careers and work could I do?
Turn your work experience and industry expertise into becoming a qualified trainer and assessor. Job roles associated with this qualification relate to the delivery of training and assessment of competence within the VET sector and workplace training. To explore the types of careers, job prospects, pathways, skills and knowledge and work environment, visit the website Labour Market Insights for more information. Completing this qualification does not guarantee you a job. Possible job titles and roles relevant to this qualification may include:
• workplace trainer
• workplace assessor
• Verification of Competency (VoC) trainers and assessors
• Registered Training Organisation (RTO) trainer / assessor
• RTO assessor
• training adviser or training needs analyst
• vocational education training (VET) teacher
• TAFE teacher / trainer / assessor
• Learning and Development (L&D) content developer and trainer
• Human Resource Business Partner, training and development
What are the entry requirements for TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment?
The course is NOT an entry-level qualification and is unsuitable for early school leavers. At NTM, the 6-month version of the course is available via advanced entry. There are seven entry requirements for the advanced version of the course. You must:
1 Demonstrate vocational competency in your proposed training and assessing area, as evidenced by holding vocational education and training (VET) or university qualifications, at least a Certificate III (trade ticket or equivalent) or higher qualification (Certificate IV, Diploma or university degree). As part of your application, you must provide copies of your relevant qualifications, including the transcript of results.
2 Have current industry experience within your vocational area with at least 12 months of workplace training. This means you are working in your industry or have had recent experience within the past two years.
3 Have capable digital literacy skills, including using a range of Microsoft products, such as Word, researching online, and navigating the Internet. Your teacher will provide support in using Microsoft products during your course.
4 Commit to attending all the face-to-face training sessions. Attending all sessions is essential for this course.
5 Possess strong English communication and presentation skills.
6 Own or have access to a Windows 11 (which we highly recommend) or the latest Mac OS (Operating System) laptop for use in class. We will provide you access to the free education version of Office 365 (such as Word and PowerPoint, so you DO NOT need to buy a subscription) and reliable internet at home or work. While in class, you will have access to free student internet.
7 Complete the TAE Application pack, including a pre-training assessment (PTA) to assess your language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills (LLND) and the suitability of your qualifications and workplace training experience. Part 1 of the enrolment is completing the Application Pack, and Part 2 is undertaking a Careers Assessment and suitability for undertaking the course.
What days do you run the course?
The advanced version of the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is run one day per week over 20 weeks, which is one semester. Classes normally run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with flexible start and finishing times for those with caring responsibilities. Classes are delivered face-to-face. The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is only offered in part-time day mode. We do not recommend undertaking the course through correspondence or online.
What about work placements?
As the TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment course requires students to conduct three group training sessions, it is almost impossible to complete the qualification online. At NTM, the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is only available in face-to-face delivery mode, with an actual teacher and other students. Some other providers require students who undertake TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment online to find their own placement to complete the three group deliveries. Undertaking the course with NTM will ensure you have access to a teacher and, most importantly, you will be able to complete your three group deliveries with other students at an accredited training provider. At NTM, the vocational placement requirements of the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment are built into the training schedule.
Why is the course so popular?
Classes fill fast because NTM is one of the only providers specialising in delivering the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment face-to-face. You are only guaranteed a place once you have returned a completed application pack, accepted the offer letter, and paid the deposit for your course. Once classes are full, we can add you to our Expression of Interest (EOI) list for the next term or available intake, which may be on a different day. You will not have to re-apply if you are on a stand-by list.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is face-to-face and is not provided as an online correspondence course. Read our article here on why we DON’T recommend TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment online, or in 5 days of training!
If I have previous work or life experience, how do I apply for Recognition of Prior Learning?
At NTM, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or a credit transfer. If you receive RPL, you may get your qualification faster. See our Learner Handbook for more information on RPL. You can apply for RPL at any time, both at the time of enrolment and during your first class. Your trainer will explain RPL and how to apply.
2025 TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Schedule and Locations
Kiama | Term 1 2025 | Part-time Day | Face to Face | Friday
Day: Friday
Mode: Face to face in a training environment with a real teacher and other students
Campus: Kiama – South Coast
Room: 1.01, please note this training room is on the first floor
Pattern: Advanced Entry 1 day per week
Training: 20 Sessions
Time: 9am – 4pm
First Training Session: 7 February 2025
Holidays: No classes over school holidays, we follow the NSW public school holidays.
Last Training Session: 4 July 2025
Availability: Enrolments OPEN! Enrol NOW!
Duration: 6 months
Western Sydney | Term 1 2025 | Part-time Day | Face to Face | Wednesday
Day: Wednesday
Mode: Face to face in a training environment with a real teacher and other students
Campus: Minchinbury – Western Sydney
Pattern: Advanced Entry 1 day per week
Training: 20 Sessions
Time: 9am – 4pm
First Training Session: 5 February 2025
Holidays: No classes over school holidays, we follow the NSW public school holidays.
Last Training Session: 2 July 2025
Availability: Enrolments OPEN! Enrol NOW!
Duration: 6 months
Where can I study, and what locations are available?
We have two state-of-the-art training facilities located in NSW. Our headquarters is situated on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, and the Western Sydney Training Centre is in the heart of Western Sydney:
Illawarra – Kiama: Level 1, 47 Manning Street, Kiama NSW 2533 – this campus is located in Regional NSW
Western Sydney – Minchinbury; The M Centre, Suite 51, 40 Sterling Road Minchinbury NSW 2770, this campus is located in the Greater Sydney area.
How is the course delivered?
This course is run face-to-face in a real training environment, NOT via distance or correspondence. You will have an actual teacher and other students in a training or virtual classroom environment. Read our article on why the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is NOT suitable for online and distance education, and why 94% of students do not complete their distance education courses. At NTM, there is a combination of face-to-face training that is scheduled with additional assessments to complete at home or work. You will have 12 months to complete the course. At NTM, all your group deliveries are included in TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, meaning you will not have to find a vocational placement.
Do I have to attend every class, and how much work is required for the course?
Yes, as this course is face-to-face and is highly demanding in terms of content and assessments, you will need to commit to attending every training session. The course also has compulsory group delivery days, during which you will train at least four other learners as the practical component. When deciding to enrol in the course, you must organise your life and work schedule to attend all sessions. If you have work or other commitments, such as being a first responder, health worker, or carer, you must balance your commitments and time management to complete the qualification successfully. You must undertake further research and complete assessments as part of the qualification.
What are the units I am required to complete?
Courses consist of a combination of core and elective units. To achieve the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 6 core and 6 elective units. At NTM, the course structure is:
Core units of competency – all 6 must be undertaken
TAEASS412 Assess competence
TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training
TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector
Elective units of competency – the following 6 are the electives at NTM
TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning
TAEDEL414 Mentor in the workplace
TAELLN421 Integrate core skills support into training and assessment
TAELLN422 Use foundation skills resources, strategies and advice
TAELLN423 Integrate employability skills support into training and assessment
How much is the course?
PLEASE NOTE: For Term 1 2025, Smart and Skilled Funding is ONLY available at our Kiama Training Centre. Unfortunately, we can no longer offer any Smart and Skilled Funding at our Minchinbury Training Centre for Term 1 2025. The Term 1 2025 course cost for Minchinbury is $2,450.00.
From the 1 July, 2024, this course is government subsidised and you may be eligible, if you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident, live or work in NSW, are over 15 and no longer at school, you may be eligible under Smart and Skilled, meaning the course is subsidised by the NSW Government. All course material is included in the price, including electronic resources, a textbook and a folder with all the training and assessment resources.
The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification is available under the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled funding. Prices depend on whether it is your first or subsequent qualification or if you are eligible for an exemption.
$1,580 first qualification
$1,850 second qualification
$240 concession **
$6,930 Fee for service (non-subsidised full price)
* If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you may be eligible for an exemption, meaning you do not have to pay anything for the course. If you have a disability, health condition, chronic medical condition, or mental health condition, you may also be entitled to an exemption upon producing evidence such as a doctor’s letter.
# To be eligible for a traineeship in NSW, you must have an employer and be signed up with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider.
** You may be eligible for a concession if you are a recipient of Centrelink, a copy of your entitlement letter will be required as proof of evidence.
Payment plans are available at no cost, and we do not use Ezy Pay or other interest- and fee-bearing payment plans. See our Learner Handbook for more details on how payment plans work. To secure a place in the course, you must pay a $500 deposit. PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT ACCEPT MORE THAN $1500 IN PREPAID FEES. If you wish to commence a payment plan, please indicate this selection on your application form when prompted. Students are encouraged to request a payment plan at the time of application. However, these can be entered into later, should circumstances change. Payment by direct deposit is preferred. We do not accept cash or cheques. Certificates and/or Statements of Attainment will not be issued before fully paying all fees. See our policies for payments, refunds and consumer protection.
Contact our office 1300 653 501 for more information or email: [email protected]
How interactive and practical is the course?
At NTM, this practical and interactive course provides sufficient time to complete all your assessments. It includes interesting readings and practical assessment work to be completed at home or work. To assist you in becoming a workplace trainer, you will deliver three group training sessions and five individual training sessions. You will undertake written assessments, projects, and case studies relating to work-based training and assessment activities.
What are the pathways to further study and university?
Graduates have several pathway options after successfully completing the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. NTM does not offer all of the following pathways; contact our Career Development Practitioner for free career advice:
1 Entry into TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or
2 Entry into TAE80113 Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice, or
3 With vocational experience and qualifications, there are a number of advanced standing pathways into university programs such as the Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education at Charles Sturt University (CSU) and other higher education providers.
How long does the TAE401122 take?
The amount of training or volume of learning, allocated for the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification is based on the prior experience of each student. Those students with a lot of relevant prior experience may be able to complete the qualification in a shorter time frame. However, those new to training and assessment will often take a longer time frame to complete the qualification. Students should expect a duration between six (for advanced entry) and twelve months (general entry) to meet the requirements of TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, which is consistent with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) volume of learning indicators for a Certificate IV qualification.
The learning volume for Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is typically six months to two years, or between 600-2400 hours. At NTM, you will attend 20 sessions of 7 hours per day of face-to-face training over a semester. In addition, you can expect to undertake around 23 hours per week of reading, completing assessments and lesson preparation. Remember that every learner is different, so you may do fewer hours, and some learners will need more time. Depending on your learning, you may complete work quickly or need extra time. For example, if your typing and reading speed is not as fast as other learners, you will spend more time on the course each week. It is vital to stress that the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is a highly challenging course, with a large amount of content and assessment.
What learning platform does NTM use?
Our Learning Management System (LMS) is Microsoft Teams. As a student at NTM, you will have your own FREE Microsoft 365 account, giving you access to all popular products, including Teams, Word, and PowerPoint. For the duration of your course, we will provide you with an educational Microsoft account, giving FREE access to the Office 365 product family. As you will have your own account, this will save you from purchasing the Office 365 suite or a subscription. If you already have your own subscription to Office 365 or are planning on purchasing Office, remember you will get all the Office products for FREE when you enrol. 
I would like to discuss the course before I enrol.
Please call our learning consultants on 1300 653 501 to discuss the course. At NTM, we are committed to enhancing your learning potential by providing a range of services. Contact our office if you want to speak to a qualified Career Development Practitioner before enrolling or discuss Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) about your previous qualifications or workplace training experience.
We want to support you through the entire learning journey, from enrolment to completion. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing and completing your course. Our Learner Handbook outlines these services, at no extra cost to you:
• Career Development and Counselling service
• Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills (LLND) support
• Aboriginal Education Support
• Online library of learning resources
Do I need a Unique Student Identifier (USI)?
From 1 January 2015, anyone enrolling in a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation needs a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not have a USI or have lost it, you can get one quickly and at no cost at www.usi.gov.au. A USI gives you access to an online account and will contain all your nationally recognised training and results from 1 January 2015 onwards.
How do I enrol?
Our enrolment process for the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment now has four stages:
Stage 1. Download and complete the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment application pack here: TAE40122-Application-Pack 2025
Stage 2. Email your application pack to [email protected], and we will assess your suitability, if suitable you will progress to stage 3 – Career Assessment.
Stage 3. Completing the Career Assessment will assess your vocational goals, reading, learning and digital skills. You will only receive the careers assessment if your application pack is complete and you meet the entry requirements.
Our Career Development Practitioner will assess your career profile. If you are suitable, we will invite you to apply for Government Funding.
Stage 4: We will provide you with the funding criteria for Smart and Skilled, and if successful we will email you our Course Offer Letter for you to accept or decline your position in the class and advise you of your course cost if applicable. If you decline your funded position, you cannot defer and must apply again.
We are a 100% Australian-owned and operated company. Our head office is in beautiful Kiama on the South Coast of NSW. When you call NTM, you will speak to a real local person, not an overseas call centre. All our teachers are located in Australia and have local qualifications, experience, and training.
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