Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment prepares experts in their field to become trainers in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Trainers must successfully obtain this qualification as a requirement of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.
Gain the skills and knowledge required to deliver training to adults, assess competency and design training programs and assessments. 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 the learner.
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Duration
Hawthorn Evening Classes - one night a week, 5.30pm - 9.30pm - approximately 9 months duration; Wantirna Day Classes - one day a week, 9.00am to 5.00pm, approximately 6 months duration. Contact Teaching Department for more information.
Intakes
Hawthorn (February)
Wantirna (February) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
Evening Stream - 9 months (37 evening workshops)
Either option will include breaks between clusters. The face to face workshops are supported by online material and resources.
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives

Graduate skills
** Personnel who would like to fast-track their employment into a Registered Training Organisation (i.e. should you want to teach prior to completion of the course) please visit https://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/course/-Enterprise-Trainer---Presenting-Skill-Set-TAESS00014/local
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate IV in Training and AssessmentEstimated course fees for 2021* |
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Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
Total Cost (GST Free) | $4,120 | $2,150 | $430 |
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Alternative study methods
2021 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students) |
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Alternate study format via Swinburne Professional | $4,100 | $4,100 |
Indicative nominal course hours: 330.
Entry requirements
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059