This qualification reflects the roles of experienced practitioners delivering training and assessment services usually within Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. They may have a role in leading other trainers and assessors and in providing mentoring or advice to new trainers or assessors as well as designing approaches to learning and assessment strategies across a significant area within the RTO.
Career opportunities that this qualification may provide, include: Lead Teacher, Head of Study, Education Manager and a Training and Development Co-ordinator.
Further studies from the Diploma of Vocational Education and Training may include the Diploma of Training Design and Development or higher education pathway in adult education.
Blended delivery: Online tutorials and assessments support classes are held fortnightly, with on site support provided one day per month if required. Monthly one-on-one meeting with the teacher is also required. Flexi/Online delivery: Online tutorials and assessment support sessions are provided on an individual basis as the learner requires assistance. Fortnightly contact is to be arranged to support the learner through the journey.
SuniTAFE requires students to have Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and experience working in the VET sector as well as having a workplace to support the practicum requirements of this course. Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals.
12 Months
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| TAEASS501 | Provide advanced assessment practice | 50 | $35.00 |
| TAEASS502 | Design and develop assessment tools | 40 | $35.00 |
| TAEDEL502 | Provide advanced facilitation practice | 50 | $35.00 |
| TAEDES501 | Design and develop learning strategies | 40 | $35.00 |
| TAELLN501 | Support the development of adult language, literacy and numeracy skills | 50 | $35.00 |
| TAEPDD501 | Maintain and enhance professional practice | 45 | $35.00 |
| TAEASS501 | Provide advanced assessment practice | 50 | $0.00 |
| TAEASS502 | Design and develop assessment tools | 40 | $0.00 |
| TAEDEL502 | Provide advanced facilitation practice | 50 | $0.00 |
| TAEDES501 | Design and develop learning strategies | 40 | $0.00 |
| TAELLN501 | Support the development of adult language, literacy and numeracy skills | 50 | $0.00 |
| TAEPDD501 | Maintain and enhance professional practice | 45 | $0.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| TAEASS503 | Lead assessment validation processes | 30 | $35.00 |
| TAELLN411 | Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills | 30 | $25.00 |
| TAERES501 | Apply research to training and assessment practice | 70 | $35.00 |
| TAETAS501 | Undertake organisational training needs analysis | 40 | $35.00 |
| TAEASS503 | Lead assessment validation processes | 30 | $0.00 |
| TAELLN411 | Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills | 30 | $0.00 |
| TAERES501 | Apply research to training and assessment practice | 70 | $0.00 |
| TAETAS501 | Undertake organisational training needs analysis | 40 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | 2021 | |
| Government Subsidised | $2,370 | $2,362 |
| Concession | $752 | $744 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $939 | $939 |
| RPL Concession | $206 | $206 |
| RPL Self-funded | $1,408 | $1,408 |
| Self-Funded | $2,840 | $2,832 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2021 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Flexible/Online, Diploma Semester 1 |
| 2021 February | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Diploma Semester 1 |
