Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment prepares industry professionals to become teachers / trainers in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Successful completion of the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is a requirement of the SRTO to practice as a trainer and assessor of nationally recognised accredited training.
This Free TAFE course is in high demand. Apply early for a better chance of securing your place in it. Otherwise, you may have to wait for the next intake.
Duration
One day a week, 9.00am to 5.00pm. There are 10 units to be completed over approximately 35 weeks. The 10 units are delivered in three separate clusters delivered over three teaching periods.
Intakes
Hawthorn (February, June, September)
Wantirna (June, September) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time

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

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 if you are under 20 years old, or enrolling in a course at a higher level than you have completed before.
If you don't tick either of these boxes, you could still have a chance! There are other factors, too. The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
To meet today’s needs in industry you will need:
- Nationally recognised training - the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) is essential for working in the vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) sector, and is also required by many private training organisations
- Great trainers - our teachers are highly skilled and qualified, and teach a variety of courses (not just TAE), so they understand your ‘real-world’ challenges
- Access to current training technologies and ‘best practice’ techniques - we revise the course delivery every year to ensure you learn the best ways to deal with new technologies and adult learner expectations
- Practice face to face - our TAE course happens in the classroom, so you get to hone your skills delivering training in person, assessing competency and designing training programs with in-person support. We additionally offer practice in online delivery
- Support sessions - studying with us gives you weekly online support from a qualified TAE trainer (in addition to the classroom support), so you have more chance of understanding the activities and assessments you’re undertaking
- Enhancing your employability - while it is a desirable qualification, possession of the TAE alone does not guarantee you will work in training, assessing or instructional design – you must also have vocational currency (broad industry knowledge and experience and possibly another qualification). Swinburne has a careers team that will provide individual advice on how you can capitalise on your training
Course structure
Students have 8 hours of timetabled classes one day per week for a duration of 12 months, at either Hawthorn or Croydon.
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.
Students will need to undertake an average of 2.5 hours further study per week outside of the timetabled classes.
Units of study
Plan assessment activities and processes (TAEASS401)
Make a presentation (BSBCMM401)
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
The Swinburne experience
- Study abroad.

Study abroad opportunities
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate IV in Training and AssessmentEstimated course fees for 2023* |
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Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate | Is this a Free TAFE course? |
Total Cost (GST Free) | $4,650 | $2,780 | $556 | Yes |
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth 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.
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.
Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 330.
Entry requirements
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059