TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment information

Vocational Education Training Reform

2015-02-01T16:52:00.004-08:00

The NSW Audit Office has released a damning report on the NSW Smart & Skilled changes, showing that learner choice is placed as the very last priority in the reform framework and that the government's long term goals are going to be hindered by the system.

You can download the 2015 Report here.

The NSW findings and recommendations can easily be transported across all other States of Australia.

Certainly the move to a national approach to vocational education and training and the appointment of ASQA some years ago as the primary national administrator of vocational training are welcomed and long overdue initiatives.

The Vocational Education system and the creation of training packages had been hijacked by organizations that have created a monopoly on these Training Packages.

The result to date has been ineffective, inefficient and faulty training packages, and unnecessary inconvenience and costs to learners who are constantly being required to "upgrade" their qualification.

The so-called upgrades bring no value to the learner other than changing the titles of their certificates and the codes associated with these.

This has placed an enormous burden on RTOs who have had to constantly update website content, training materials and learning guidelines.

Once again these "updates" bring no value or improvement to learning.

We welcome the new Government initiatives announced recently; less red tape, more consultation, more efficiency in training package creation, more transparency and, most importantly the end of monopolies.

ASQA's announcement was a breath of fresh air for this industry.

Another alarming outcome of the incompetence of the previous regulators has been the proliferation of opportunistic individuals who have devalued and devastated the reputation of qualifications such as the Training and Assessment Qualifications.

The sole aim of these individuals is to rake in as much profit as possible without any regard for the learners and the quality of training delivered.

The ploy is simple--rip as much money as possible out of the system until the authorities catch up and deregister them, and then start the process all over again.

In the meantime, long standing Registered Training Organisations who care about their students are forced to the wall because of the cut-throat below-cost fees being charged by the opportunists.

In the last 12 years I have personally witnessed the sad demise of ethical and professional training organizations because of the actions of these opportunists. Once again ASQA has announced their firm determination to target opportunists in the industry, and to bring them into compliance with the spirit of Adult Vocational Education.

For the first time in decades of inept management, an efficient and determined government body has been given the resources to deal with all these issues.

The educational qualifications of Australians command respect worldwide. Indeed, even when hampered by incompetent regulators, many overseas countries eagerly seek Australian qualifications and training--especially in the Vocational Training field.

We wish ASQA every success; and we encourage all RTOs to cooperate and participate in their efforts for the benefit of the learners and the industry whom we serve.

The Unique Student Identifier website has now gone live

2014-10-02T05:24:00.003-07:00

The Unique Student Identifier website has now gone live. The USI is a reference number made up of numbers and letters that gives students access to their USI account.

A USI will allow an individual's USI account to be linked to the National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Data Collection allowing an individual to see all of their training results from all providers including all completed training units and qualifications.

The USI will make it easier for students to find, collate and authenticate their VET achievements into a single transcript. It will also ensure that students' VET records are not lost.

The USI will be available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is undertaken from when the USI comes into effect.

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Latest Post from the VET Reform Taskforce

2014-06-26T22:13:00.001-07:00

A post from the VET Reform Taskforce

On 25 June 2014, Minister for Industry, the Hon. Ian Macfarlane MP released new draft provider and regulator standards for consultation.

The new draft standards address one of the three priority actions agreed by Australian, state and territory skills ministers at the COAG Industry and Skills Council meeting on 3 April 2014, to re-examine the draft training provider and regulator standards produced by the former office of the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC).

The new draft standards take into account a range of stakeholder views including issues raised during the broader VET reform consultation process undertaken in early 2014. The new draft standards are available here.

The Department of Industry welcomes comments on the new draft standards via email to vettaskforce@industry.gov.au until 23 July 2014. In addition, a series of webinars is planned in July.

The first webinar will be an information session on 3 July 2014. This will be followed by two interactive webinars where you can ask questions and provide feedback on 15 and 16 July. Details on how to register is available here.

Minister Macfarlane released the new draft standards during his keynote address to the National Skills Summit, hosted by the Australian Council for Private Education and Training and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. More information about the Minister’s keynote address is available on the VET reform website.

If you would like to become involved in the conversations around VET reform, join the VET reform LinkedIn group, or sign up for updates.

Regards

VET Reform Taskforce

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TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment includes the new TAELLN411 elective

2014-05-14T06:24:00.001-07:00

TAE40110

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

with TAELLN411

Great news! Safecity's TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment now includes the new TAELLN411 Address language, literacy and numeracy skills unit of competency.

There has never been a better time to enroll in our Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Safecity's Open learning Network low course fees. Enroll now and enjoy the unique Student Support Network dedicated website with online libraries, resources, chat rooms and online fun activities.

Safecity's Openlearning Newtork is an ethical and professional registered training provider with over 18 years of experience conducting vocational training courses.

Go to the enrollment form now :-)

TAELLN411 News - Do not be scammed

2014-05-12T05:43:00.001-07:00

If you hold the TAELLN401 unit of competency you do not need to upgrade to the TAELLN411.

This is because IBSA (Innovation & Business Skills Australia) has deemed that the units are equivalent.

Do not be scammed by unethical providers into purchasing "upgrade kits." You can verify this information on the Australian Government Website.

We can provide you with a Statement of Attainment for the TAELLN411 for a nominal fee of $50 to cover administrative costs. We want to make sure you understand that this is totally unnecessary.

Please contact our student support to obtain the TAELLN411 Statement of Attainment.

If you are new to the TAELLN411 or Adult Language Literacy and Numeracy training then visit our website for honest and ethical information and course fees you can afford.

We conduct the TAELLN411 or Adult Language Literacy and Numeracy course online by distance education. This means you choose your study hours, and you can access the course from anywhere in the world via the Internet.

At the successful completion of the unit, you will receive a nationally recognized statement of attainment.

Students of Safecity's TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment receive special concessions for this unit.

However the TAELLN411 or Adult Language Literacy and Numeracy is also available as a standalone unit of competency, so you do not need to be enrolled in our TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to undertake the training for the standalone unit.

Safecity's OpenLearning Network is a well established ethical RTO with over 18 years of service as a Registered Training Provider. We will never compromise training standards for commercial reasons and for this reason our certificates are respected by employers.

Why take risks by purchasing "easy" qualifications and by taking short cuts? Your professional integrity and efficiency depends on the quality of the training you receive at ground level.

Be a proud professional vocational trainer. Learn with us!

Safecity Openlearning Network also offers the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment by open learning distance education.

ASQA has published new fact sheets and forms related to accredited courses.

2013-06-17T22:48:00.003-07:00
ASQA News

New fact sheets   The Fact Sheet - Getting a course accredited provides a summary of the essentials for developing an accredited course.

The Fact Sheet - Renewing an accredited course provides information to assist with deciding if an accredited course should be renewed, and information about the process of preparing and submitting a renewal of accreditation application.

NSSC standards policy framework Improving Vocational Education and Training

2013-06-17T22:47:00.001-07:00
All students and graduates of our TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment course will be interested in this article.

The NSSC has released a standards policy framework, Improving Vocational Education and Training: the Australian Vocational Qualification System. Key Features of the Australian Vocational Qualifications System Greater confidence in training outcomes and integrity of vocational qualifications.

Click here to read the article.

2013-05-31T02:33:00.000-07:00

Latest Unique Student Identifier (USI) news

31 May 2013

The Unique Student Identifier (USI) website has been updated. This includes important new information for providers about Technical Services Contracts. This is information about how an RTO’s student management system (SMS) can interact with the IT system for the USI in an optimal way.

The USI Taskforce is hosting workshops for RTO staff to assist them in preparing for the implementation of the USI. Workshops are to be scheduled in June 2013 in all capital cities. Providers can register their interest at usi@innovation.gov.au.

Go to the USI website.

The ACPET 2013 Higher Education Symposium

2013-02-25T22:56:00.001-08:00
The ACPET 2013 Higher Education Symposium will once again bring leading decision makers and thinkers together to explore the most pertinent issues that are shaping the higher education sector.

The Symposium builds on the success of ACPET’s inaugural Symposium, held in 2012.

Higher education providers must be innovative and responsive to the needs of students and business by maintaining academic rigour and delivering high quality education.

Within this context, the ACPET 2013 Higher Education Symposium will provide a comprehensive analysis of the issues relating to academic governance, scholarship, funding, regulation and the policy landscape.

This one-day event will take place on 18 April 2013 at the State Library of Victoria, Melbourne and will be facilitated by Andrew Norton, Program Director of Higher Education at the Grattan Institute.

Andrew is one of Australia’s leading commentators on higher education issues and policy and the author of many publications.
To view the program and for registration information, click here.

BSB07 Business Services Training Package Workshops

2013-02-24T17:52:00.000-08:00
BSB07 Business Services Training Package Workshops Innovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA) is delivering new workshops across Australia on 'Changes to the Business Services Training Package’ presented by Tony Cusack from February to May 2013 and ‘
The new WHS qualifications – leaner, focused and up to date’ presented by Ross Armstrong from April to May 2013.

Click here to view a summary of changes to the Training Package. Event management will be facilitated by Velg Training under an exciting new partnership arrangement with IBSA that provides significant cost savings to attendees.

Changes to the Business Services Training Package February to May 2013 – Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney Facilitated by Tony Cusack, Industry Manager at IBSA, this series will cover the major changes to the Business Services Training Package. Participants will gain an insight into the wider changes to the Project Management, Human Resources, and Work Health and Safety qualifications.

Key topics covered within this workshop Specific changes to Training Package content Planning transition and implementing qualifications in v7.0 and v8.0 of BSB07 Drivers for change in the WHS, Project Management and Human Resources workforce development Industry research findings. The new WHS qualifications – leaner, focused and up to date.

TAE 10 Version 3 - how it affects the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

2013-01-01T18:58:00.000-08:00
As you all know, version 3 of the TAE10 was released in November 2012.

We have noticed an increase in spam mail from "opportunists" who are attempting to charge a fee to unaware trainers and RTOs for information about the changes in the training package.

There is no need to pay fees to anyone in order to be informed about the changes in the training package. These changes can be found freely online.

To view the version 3 of the TAE10 package right click on this link and download the word document.

At Safecity we are mindful that "currency" is a major compliance issue concerning RTOs and vocational trainers.

Through this blog and our tweets we intend to keep our customers and all our visitors informed, as well as interested in changes to vocational training in Australia and Internationally.

This service will always be free for all our graduates and visitors alike.

Important developments in LLN within VET and TAE10

2012-12-29T22:19:00.001-08:00
Well done IBSA and ASQA for dealing with Language and Literacy issues in VET and TAE10.

LLN (language, literacy and numeracy) is finally being recognised as an underpinning competency in VET training and there are moves to make LLN a core unit for the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

How and when this will become a compliance issue we do not know, but we are certainly glad that the importance of LLN has finally been realized and acted upon.

Australia is a multicultural country and a large percentage of our population speaks English as a second language.

We know that literacy also affects Australian-born workers. Many employers and trainers alike are faced with the challenge of workers who, despite holding a school certificate, are unable to spell and even complete a simple application form.

It was therefore a surprise to us when LLN was introduced as an elective unit in the new TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification.

As you know we have been promoting the TAELLN401 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills as a "niche elective".

When we added the unit to our scope we made sure that trainers delivering the TAELLN401 were competent not only from a qualification compliance point of view but also from a cultural point of view; so at least 50% of our trainers delivering the TAELLN401 actually are from a non-English speaking background.

If you are planning to enrol in a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or are upgrading from the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment we strongly urge you to only enrol with an RTO who offers the TAELLN401 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills.

If you do not, you are most likely going to be asked to complete this unit in the near future. There is every indication that the TAELLN401 will become a core unit in a later version of the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

So why wait until the unit becomes a core unit in the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment?

Right now we are offering you the opportunity to enrol in our online Certificate IV in Training and Assessment for the ridiculous fee of $500. You can start with a deposit of only $250 and pay $20 a month.

Our “Certificate IV in Training and Assessment” includes the “TAELLN401 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills”. So there is nothing extra to pay.

If you are a returning Safecity student who has the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment you can complete the TAELLN401 for only $105! You can also write to us about our generous upgrade to TAELLN401.

If you want to read more about the recent developments in LLN within VET visit the following link

Wishin you all a happy, safe and prosperous 2013

Alex

Computers and Open Learning

2012-12-27T15:04:00.001-08:00
Here is a delightful post from a School Principal who defines the use of computers and open learning in education in a delightful and compelling way.

The following points apply to adult education much in the same way. Those who malign open learning education are destined to become extinct, in the same way dinosaurs disappeared on earth.

Ethical and responsible distance education, open learning and e-learning are destined to become the future of learning.

Enjoy!

There is a great excerpt from the Abilene, Kansas High School Dialogue Buzz Website that sums up what we will do for students when we create a 1:1 environment for our students.

Are you ready…?

•I will access up-to-date information - you have a textbook that is 5 years old.

•I will immediately know when I misspell a word – you have to wait until it’s graded.

•I will learn how to care for technology by using it – you will read about it.

•I will see maths problems in 3D – you will do the odd problems.

•I will create artwork and poetry and share it with the world – you will share yours with the class.

•I will have 24/7 access – you have the entire class period.

•I will access the most dynamic information – yours will be printed and photocopied.

•I will communicate with leaders and experts using email – you will wait for Friday’s speaker.

•I will select my learning style – you will use the teacher’s favorite learning style.

•I will collaborate with my peers from around the world – you will collaborate with peers in your classroom.

•I will take my learning as far as I want – you must wait for the rest of the class.

The cost of a laptop per year? - $250

The cost of teacher and student training? – Expensive

The cost of well educated US citizens and workforce? - Priceless

How important are the above bullets? By what criteria would you measure success in a 1:1 initiative?

I will be sharing the results of the student survey soon.

cross-posted at www.patrickmlarkin.com

How to improve your memory

2012-12-27T02:07:00.004-08:00
I have just read a fascinating blog about memory retention. There are lots of links to resources and tools.

Personally I found that I tend to remember what I enjoy :-) and what I teach.
This is the link to the memory blog.

The joys of public speaking

2012-12-25T17:16:00.000-08:00
Are you interested in the topic of public speaking?

As a current (or future) VET Trainer, you already know the importance of presentation.

After all, public speaking and the art of tap dancing before a bunch of highly critical and scrutinizing adult "pupils" are two vital assets in your professional career as a VET Trainer.

If you are considering VET Training as a career, but the thought of speaking before a crowd (or even a small group) causes your mind to recoil in horror--then I suggest you visit this website and download the free booklet on public speaking.

Do know that there are countless professionals out there that also share the terror of public speaking.

Indeed, I have read that the anxiety generated by the fear of public speaking can equal that of fear of death with some people.

The site offers free tips, e-books and cheat sheets on this topic. It is worth a visit even if you are a confident orator :-)

How to keep adult students motivated

2012-12-24T22:00:00.003-08:00

The greatest challenge for vocational trainers, especially those involved in on-line training, is to keep their adult students motivated and returning for more :-)

In my personal experience, "tangible results" is the greatest motivator possible for mature learners. I suppose seeing real and tangible results will motivate adult and child alike, but with mature students "results" is a compelling factor in the success or failure of any training endeavour.

Child learners can be very forgiving. They are not really sure about what they want or need to learn and they also understand that their role is to "go to school and learn" and the role of the teacher is to "teach".

Not so with the adult learner. Adult learners KNOW exactly what they expect and they are also perfectly aware of their RIGHTS as a learner and consumer.

Moreover, many adult learners come into vocational classes because they are forced to do so by their employers or licensing bodies. So they are not exactly thrilled to be there.

The equation: Forced Learning + Recalcitrant Student + Informed Consumer = Trainers’ nightmare.

Vocational Trainers therefore need to display their super powers in order to survive in the industry.

Most vocational students come into the classroom with a great deal of anxiety. Fear of failure and ridicule, and traumatic memories of nasty maths teachers and exams are prominent in their minds on day one of their course.

If you are a vocational trainer, you are by now well familiar with the icy cold stare that greets you on your first day at work. After a few anxious moments, all trainers realize that the “dead-eye stare” is simply a symptom of fear—even terror, with some individuals.

So our first job is to reassure the “pupils”, to let them know that we are there to help them. Most importantly it is essential that we respect them as individuals.

I too have been “forced” to undertake certain dubiously useful programs to retain some of my licenses in my industry. On several occasions, the appointed “trainers” and “auditors” behaved, as if all of a sudden, my 25 years of experience, and that of my fellow “students”, had suddenly vanished. You can imagine how motivated we felt about returning the following day.

So reassurance and respect are two powerful tools in winning the cooperation of recalcitrant students.

But reassurance and respect will not hold for long unless we are able to produce RESULTS.

Fortunately for us, “results” do not need to be spectacular. They can be moderate, but they must make the students feel they have “discovered something about themselves” that they did not know, or thought possible, before attending your lesson.

Creative trainers can plan role-plays and activities that allow the learners to discover something new about themselves. I use a few of these to “break the ice”. The power of these role plays to enthuse and reward the desire for recognition of the participant is so strong. It is strong enough to dissolve the ice and bring the “dead-eye look” back to life.

If you are interested in this topic, you may also want to read this blog. It is jam packed with valuable information on how to keep adult learners motivated.

How to setup a new Google Blogger Account And Post Your First Blog

2012-12-24T01:34:00.002-08:00

Free tools such as Google Blogger and Word Press enable professionals in all industries to keep in touch with their clients.

Blogging is not only a useful resource that you can use to promote your ideas. It can also be a powerful link that will keep your customers and graduates returning to your classroom for more quality training.

Trainers are renowned for “letting go” of their students after graduation. The students complete the course, and the connection between trainer and student is severed. Blogging allows you to keep this connection alive.

The only rule you need to remember when blogging is to be “honest” with your readers. Do not post a blog just for the sake of promoting your service or product. All of your blogs must offer something of value to your readers. Of course, your readers EXPECT you to slip in a promotional line here and there—and if what you are offering is of value to them, they will not object to the sales pitch.

But if the sole intent of the blog is to sell a product or a service, your readers will sense this, and they will abandon your blog.

I believe social media and the use of tools such as Blogger, Twitter and Facebook are going to be of paramount importance to all service professionals in the future—they are already becoming a driving force in many marketing strategies. I believe that vocational trainers can greatly benefit from learning how to use these tools.

Our first blog of this series shows you how to set up a free Google Blogger Account and how to post your first blog. We will post more videos and blogs on this topic in the future so make sure to subscribe to our feed.

Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all our visitors and readers

Alex

Free resources booklet for E-learning and on line training courses

2012-12-23T19:58:00.000-08:00

Are you a trainer delivering on line training courses ?

Here is a a new booklet designed to help organisations incorporate technology as a key training tool has been released.

The booklet focuses on:

evidence for the uptake of e-learning in the delivery of training

benefits of e-learning for employees, employers and training organisations

practices that sustain the use of e-learning in training

guidelines around e-learning good practice.

The booklet was produced after an extensive research in on line training and e-learning models. It is not specifically related to the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, but it contains vital information for trainers involved in the delivery of e-learning courses.

'The research identified seven key factors which are important to grow e-maturity and sustain and embed e-learning innovations. A tool within the booklet allows organisations to assess their own level of e-maturity, ranging from novice to innovator,' Ms Worrall said.

The seven practices important to grow e-maturity are:

be strategic

gain senior leadership support

build a business case

identify resourcing

identify and support champions

access people supports

allocate technical supports.

You can download this valuable on line training resource information for free at this link

Young People and VET Study

2012-12-21T10:40:00.002-08:00
Lots of worthy initiatives are taking place in an effort to attract young people in VET Training. NCVER has just published a publication relating to young people aged 15 to 19 years who participated in an education and training activity during 2011. Information of participation is presented for school students, VET in Schools students, higher education students, apprentices and trainees, and other VET students. Data tables containing state and territory breakdowns of the report can be accessed from the data tab.

You can download this directly here.

Courtesy of NCVER

Also visit our hot links page for more resources and tools. We update this page regularly for our students and visitors so it pays to visit the page on a regular basis. If you wish to be notified when we add a new link on this blog or on the link page, follow our Tweets. You can do so easily by visiting our training and assessment page.

Have a great day.

Alex

ASQA to investigate inappropriate marketing by shonky RTOs

2012-12-19T23:53:00.002-08:00

Well done ASQA!

ASQA has just released a paper about their intention of dealing with the rising number of 2-days and 4-days Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This kind of abuse of the fairness of the VET system has been rampant, up until now.   Well, it seems that it is about to come to a much welcome end.

ASQA has already proven its determination to clean up the industry of certificate merchants by deregistering a number of them.

We have full confidence that the future of the VET industry is very good indeed. In this future, ethical RTOs will be able to compete by offering their students value for money and feature-rich courses—and not by selling certificates and conducting ‘easy” courses.

Well done ASQA--it was about time!

Read the paper released by ASQA by downloadingit here.

2012-11-12T05:00:00.004-08:00
Just a reminder that all Australian trainers delivering the nationally recognised training will have to upgrade their TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to the new qualification, the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment before the 1st of July 2013.

We have created a dedicated (and fun) TAE upgrade site that will address most of the questions that busy trainers may have.

We have also created a directory of TAE10 acronyms, terms and references used in the new TAE10 Training Package. This directory is a wonderful resource if you do not know what NVR and ASQA, DEEVR, COAG and NSSC mean.

Most active trainers will be able to upgrade to the TAE10 by direct credit and recognition. However there are some recognised gaps that must be addressed.

Please make sure that your TAE upgrade process is conducted ethically and responsibly.

If you are a professional trainer dedicated to the principles of continuous improvement, and to the best interest and success of your students--you have nothing to fear from the TAE10 upgrade process or any future upgrade.

Happy training to all

Alex

TAE Upgrade Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

About the TAE10 upgrade to the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Model: TAE10 Training Package

Product ID: TAE Upgrade Certificate IV in Training and Assessment