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A Trainer and Assessor develops and delivers training programs for workplaces and registered training organisations. You’ll identify training needs and liaise with industry stakeholders to determine the skills and competencies to address with a training package. Trainer and Assessors might prepare learning materials and provide training to individuals or groups of learners.
Trainer and Assessors need to have strong personal skills and should be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need to be organised and be able to manage your time well. Trainer and Assessors should be comfortable speaking in front of groups of people and must be able to adapt to the individual learning styles of their students.
There are 7 courses available for people who want to become a Trainer and Assessor. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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Do you need to update your TAE Certificate or looking to get started as a vocational trainer delivering under the nationally recognised training package? The TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment is the definitive qualification for NTO, workplace, or VET school-based trainers. Learn how to plan a training session, deliver group-based learning, and assess the competency of your students while accessing the latest in eLearning and electronic presentations. Enquire now for study dates and entry requirements. Learn more.
Do you need the skills to train people in the workplace? Try the TAESS00014 - Enterprise Trainer-Presenting Skill Set. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to deliver classroom-based training to individuals or small workgroups. The course covers: gathering information about learner characteristics, reviewing learning materials before sessions, following a learning program, covering learning objectives, using delivery techniques to enhance learning, reviewing learner performance, maintaining training records, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, trainer competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. PLEASE NOTE: this skillset can provide credit toward the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Learn more.
The TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set is a group of nationally recognised short courses that delivers specialist skills in VET course assessment. Not only will you learn how to assess student competence in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), you’ll also learn how to develop compliant assessment tools and activities. The course covers: understanding rules of evidence, gathering evidence of student competency, evaluating RPL, recording assessment outcomes, participating in assessment validation, completing compliance documents, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of VET assessor competencies and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
The Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice (TAE80113) is a high-end qualification for anyone passionate about improving adult literacy. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to develop (and teach) adult literacy and numeracy programs (and resources) at TAFE colleges, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), and higher education bodies in Australia. The course covers: adult literacy and numeracy teaching practices, evaluating literacy and numeracy programs, conducting pre-training assessments on adult learners. Enquire now for a list of study units, career outcomes, and opportunities for enrolment. Learn more.
A Graduate Certificate in Digital Education TAE80316 is perfect for students seeking a career in instructional design and need the skills to develop LMS and eLearning programs. Students complete 5 high-end units in LMS Management, eLearning design, and leveraging social media for eLearning. Note: to enrol in this qualification students need a relevant Certificate IV, Diploma or extensive vocational practice. The Graduate Certificate in Digital Education TAE80316 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Training and Education Training Package. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Trainer and Assessor generally earns $1,440 per week ($74,880 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working as a Trainer and Assessor has dropped in recent years. There are currently 20,700 people in this job role in Australia compared to 24,000 five years ago. Trainer and Assessors may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
To become a Trainer and Assessor, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This course covers techniques for planning a training session, delivering group-based learning and assessing the competency of students. You could also consider a Diploma of Vocational Training or a Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice.
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Here are some potential career pathways within vocational education and training. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Vocational Education and Training
Facilitator
$1,440 weekly pay
Learning and Development Manager
$1,550 weekly pay
TAFE Teacher
Trainer and Assessor
Vocational Education Trainer
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