Overview

Become a workplace trainer through studying the accredited Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Develop expertise that helps employees gain new skills. You’ll learn to design, deliver and assess accredited and non-accredited courses under the standard for Registered Training Organisations. 

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

  • Nationally recognised training
    Nationally recognised training
Course currently in transition

The course code, title, units, and content may change. Further information will become available on our website, upon enrolment or during your studies.

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Skills you’ll learn

  • Business marketing
  • Human resource management
  • Statistics
  • Leadership
  • Economics
  • Business analytics

Your career opportunities

  • Trainer in the Vocational Education and Training sector

Location options

Why Swinburne?

Highly-skilled trainers that understand ‘real-world’ challenges

Nationally recognised training essential to working in Vocational Education

Face-to-face training delivered in a classroom

Access to current training technologies and ‘best practice’ techniques 

Admissions

You must have broad industry knowledge and experience in your proposed teaching and assessing area. This means at least two years recent industry experience and ideally (though not mandatory) a qualification related to what you plan to teach.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

Course structure

The course covers the statutory framework of vocational education, principles of adult learning, unpacking a training package and designing quality assessment that meets the needs of learner.

Students have 8 hours of timetabled classes one day per week for a duration of 12 months, at either Hawthorn or Wantirna. Training is offered during the week and on a Saturday.

There are three teaching periods and each of these teaching periods will vary between 8 and 12 weeks.

  • Cluster One - Design
  • Cluster Two - Delivery
  • Cluster Three - Assessment

Students will need to undertake an average of 2.5 hours further study per week outside of the timetabled classes.

9
Core units
+
1
Elective units
=
Certificate IV
Indicative nominal course hours: 330

Your units

Units of study Unit code
Core units
Plan assessment activities and processes
Core unit
TAEASS401
Assess competence
Core unit
TAEASS402
Participate in assessment validation
Core unit
TAEASS403
Design and develop assessment tools
Core unit
TAEASS502
Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
Core unit
TAEDEL401
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
Core unit
TAEDEL402
Design and develop learning programs
Core unit
TAEDES401
Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs
Core unit
TAEDES402
Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills
Core unit
TAELLN411
Elective units
Make a presentation
Elective unit
BSBCMM401

2023 fees

Full fee* ($AUD)

$4,650

Skills first government-subsidised place* ($AUD)

$2,780

Concession rate* ($AUD)

$556

Fees are estimates only

Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Skills first government-subsidised place

To qualify for a government-subsidised place, you must meet various eligibility criteria. The course you’ve applied for must also be offering government-subsidised places. Swinburne will determine your eligibility by conducting a full assessment of your eligibility during the course application process.

How do I pay my fees?

You can pay your Swinburne fees in person, via credit card, BPAY, or at Australia Post. Check to see if loans and employer sponsored training are also available.

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

  • log in to My Financials
  • check your Australian bank account details are correct 
  • check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe 
  • pay using your preferred payment method.

Concessions rates for vocational students

If you’re enrolling in a Certificate IV-level program or below, are eligible for a government-subsidised training place and hold a valid concession card, you may be eligible for a concession of 80 per cent off the published fee of your unit(s) tuition – which means you’ll only be charged 20 per cent of the published fee.

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    Study this course for free in 2023

    You could have your tuition fees covered in 2023 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. 

    Free TAFE for Priority Courses is available to any Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen.

    There are other factors, too. The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply!

Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2023 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals. 

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 30 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

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Applying directly

Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and spoken with one of our Customer Development Advisors to understand your eligibility, what are you waiting for? Apply online! 

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29-January-2024
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27-May-2024
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