TAA40104 - frequently asked questions

Will I receive national recognition for the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment training I complete with the AIWD?

• YES! Participants who successfully complete all components of one or more units from within the AIWD TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment or Qualification from the AIWD.
• The AIWD will issue a nationally recognised TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Qualification in cases where participants have completed all required components of the required 14 units of competency from within the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• The AIWD will issue a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for units from within the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in cases where participants have completed all required components of only some (i.e. less than 14) of the units of competency from within the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Is an AIWD TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification worth the same as a TAFE TAA40104 qualification?

• YES! Participants who successfully complete all components of the AIWD TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will receive a nationally recognisedTAA40104 Qualification from the AIWD, which has exactly the same value as a TAA40104 qualification gained through a TAFE Institute.

Does a course undertaken via Correspondence delivery mode have the same value as a course undertaken via Face-to-Face delivery?

• YES! Participants who successfully complete all components of the AIWD TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Correspondence Course will receive a nationally recognisedTAA40104 Qualification from the AIWD, which has exactly the same value as a TAA40104 qualification gained with the AIWD, a TAFE Institute or any other Private RTO via face-to-face delivery.

How long do I have to complete the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment via correspondence / self-paced training?

• In terms of timeframe for course completion, although there is no set timeframe for participants to have their course completed (this is one of the many benefits of the AIWD’s self-paced training program!), we find most part-time participants are able to complete the full TAA40104 in 6 months or less (depending on other commitments such as work, family, etc), however this timeframe varies greatly.
• For instance, participants who are able to sit down and work on the course on a full time basis, should be able to get it completed in about 10 days (i.e. 10 x 8hr days = 80hrs).
• We understand that everyone has different commitments (work, family and personal), so we negotiate course completion with each participant as they progress through their TAA40104 training - Timeframe for course completion is certainly something that depends greatly on individual circumstances.
• Regardless of the negotiated course duration, the AIWD keeps very close tabs on each of our self-paced TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment participants (by way of individualised contact at least monthly) in order to check on how each participant is progressing through their TAA40104 training and to ensure motivation levels for the completion of the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment remains high. Where necessary, we work with individual participants to set targets for the completion of specified assessment tasks.

How will I be assessed in the AIWD's TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Correspondence / Self-Paced Training Program?

• There is no face-to-face component associated with this correspondence / self-paced version of our TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment course, so you would not be required to come on-site to the AIWD at any stage – 100% of the course may be completed in your own time and in your own environment.
• In order to gain competence in this course, you will be required to work your way through the learning activities and assessment tasks contained within each of the 4 x AIWD TAA40104 Learner Guides, i.e. Cluster A: Assessment; Cluster B: Training Delivery; Cluster C: Training Program Design; and Cluster D: Training Environment. Assessment tasks are mostly theory based (i.e. answering questions; developing assessment tools; developing training session plans; etc), however there are also some practical requirements (i.e. jumping onto the NTIS website to look up Training Packages; conducting practical assessments; delivering training sessions, etc).
• In Cluster B: Training Delivery, participants are required to record their delivery of 2 x training sessions and send these into the AIWD for assessment, along with all other evidence requirements. This video footage is classified as “direct evidence” and is the only way we are able to meet minimum evidence requirements for this element of the course, given that there is no face-to-face component. If you have any further queries regarding assessment / evidence requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact our Lead Trainer, Mike McLaughlin to discuss this further – his contact details are on the contact us page of this website.

Can I undertake Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to gain the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment?

• YES! The AIWD is committed to giving all participants access to the RPL process for TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• RPL is an assessment process that allows an AIWD participant to receive recognition and credit for the knowledge and skills they have, no matter how or where they were attained. This means participants may not need to attend / complete the full TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Training Program, but may instead be eligible to receive RPL for all or part of the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Where RPL is granted, participants are given full equivalent status, equal to those who would normally complete the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment by attendance, assessment and a competent achievement.
• RPL candidates may receive full recognition for the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in the form of a nationally recognised Qualification, or a Statement of Attainment for recognition of one or more Units of Competency from within the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, depending on how may units in which they were able to demonstrate their competency.
• For more information about applying for RPL for some / all of the units from within the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, please contact the AIWD.
• For more information about the costs associated with applying for RPL for some / all of the units from within the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, please visit our pricing page.

If I currently hold a BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training qualification, what training do I need to complete to gain the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment?

• The AIWD offers those participants who currently hold a BSZ40198 qualification the opportunity to gain the full TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment via the AIWD's TAA40104 Upgrade Course. Visit the AIWD's TAA40104 Upgrade Course page for more information on this.  

How does the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment differ from its predecessor, the BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training?

• Firstly, the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment requires participants to gain competency in 14 units, whist BSZ40198 required participants to gain competency in 8 units.
• The AIWD delivers the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in approx. 8 days face-to-face (depending on group size and experience) + some post-course requirements, whilst our training team used to deliver the entire BSZ40198 in 5 days face-to-face.
• Whilst a few of the units from within TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment are similar to the units contained within BSZ40198, other units provide for very different skill sets that were identified as being necessary during a rigorous consultation and review  process when TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment was being developed.
• The TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment has been endorsed since 23/11/04, so it is important for clients and participants to understand the importance of TAA40104 in terms of the level of skills development it provides, not only to a wider range of VET sector professionals (such as workplace or RTO based assessors, teachers/trainers, educationalists, support personnel and middle level technical managers), but also to trainers/presenters and assessors outside of the VET sector. 

Does the AIWD offer a payment plan for individual participants enrolling in the AIWD's TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Training Program?

• Due to the nature of self-paced delivery (i.e. that you receive all resources upon enrolment), the AIWD requires payment of course fees up front.
• We accept payment via VISA Card, Master Card, AMEX, Electronic Funds Transfer, cheque or Australia Post money order.
• Whilst we don’t offer flexible payment options, you may choose to enrol, complete and pay for the TAA40104 course on a Learning Cluster by Learning Cluster basis, i.e:

• $320 - Cluster A: Assessment (4 units)

• $380 - Cluster B: Training Delivery (5 units)

• $380 - Cluster C: Training Program Design & Cluster D: Training Environment (5 units)

• Participants should note that the AIWD has integrated the 14 units within the TAA40104 into 4 x Learner Guides, based on these 4 x Learning Clusters (above). What this means for our participants is that we have streamlined our learning resources to make it as easy as possible to progress through learning activities and assessment tasks (i.e. primarily, it ensures participants avoid duplication of effort when completing learning activities and assessment tasks).