Timeline for Compliance Under the Standards

Students are reminded that to remain compliant as a trainer and assessor under the Standards for RTOs, one requirement is that you will need to hold this unit (or be holding the older TAELLN401A) by July 1, 2019. 

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for TAELLN411. You will need to have basics computer skills and be able to use Microsoft Word. It is assumed that participants have an appropriate level of literacy.

Computer Literacy

An internet-enabled laptop or desktop computer with Microsoft Office installed is essential for this course (Microsoft Office 2007 or later version for PC, Office 2010 version for Mac). Stable internet connection is essential. Your computer will need to be enabled with a camera and microphone (most computers come with these in-built).

All assessment documents are written in Microsoft Word. You will need to be competent using this program.

Assessments Requirements

The assessment methods to be used during this one-day workshop will be practical tasks, written questioning, review of documents and role-play.

Other requirements

You will need to bring to class the following:

• Laptop or desktop computer – internet enabled, Microsoft Word installed, video and micrepone enabled to facilitate your Zoom sessions
• Photo ID
• A pen and paper for taking notes

Literacy Requirements

• There are underlying skill requirements of the TAE Training and Education Training Package.
• Candidates are advised that they will need to possess effective language, communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to write a range of documentation.
• Candidates will also be expected to read and interpret training packages, develop training and assessment materials, present information, use technology and prepare various documents. Furthermore, cognitive skills in planning, research, interpretation, analysis and synthesis form part of the skills requirements of this unit.
• Candidates with special needs are advised to email info@cbdcollege.edu.au prior to booking so that reasonable adjustments to assessment can be contemplated.
• Where a student has an identified need for assistance with language, literacy or numeracy, CBD College’s trainers and assessors will endeavour to provide this assistance.

Issuance of Certificates

Once assessment tasks have been submitted, they will then be assessed. This can take up to 15 business days. Once you have been marked as competent in all assessment task requirements you will be notified via email. Your Statement of Attainment will be posted to you within 10 business days of receiving your completion email.

Stan Thomas – Melbourne CBD

Stan has a breadth of experience having lived and worked in many countries and across various contexts. He moved to Australia from England in 1981 and since then has worked in industries including; retail, telecommunications, information technology (IT), corporate training, middle management and vocational education and training (VET).

Stan is an affiliate of the Think on Your (TOYF® Network) and has conducted all of their five programs across Australia. Stan has also conducted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) training across Asia and North America for Siebel Systems.

After returning from an overseas stint in Singapore in 2003, Stan took on the role as the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Manager for a national IT training company. This enabled him to learn and practise the importance of adhering to RTO standards and to build quality into every component of a training company.

As a VET workplace trainer and assessor, Stan conducts training and assessment at several Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) levels including Certificate IV to Advanced Diploma.

Stan bases his training style on ‘wrapping’ the learning around ‘each’ learner, making it relevant, meaningful, and achievable to them. He brings a wealth of vocational training and assessing experience to his role as trainer and assessor at CBD College. Stan is passionate about training and is a wonderful addition to our Melbourne and Zoom TAE teams.

Stan’s qualifications include; Master, Bachelor and Diploma of Education (Adult); Diploma of Training Design and Development  (TAE50216), Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111); Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116); Diploma of Project Management (BSB501407); Diploma of Management (BSB 51107); Certificate IV in Facilitation (30783QLD); Diploma of Business (BSB51004); Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) (BSB41004).

Natarsha Krug – Melbourne CBD

Her past positions in retail, recruitment and as a disability support worker have taken Natarsha all around the world however it was a desire to work within an adult learning environment that led Natarsha into the VET sector in 2007 when she joined the Technology Institute of Victoria (TIV).

Natarsha’s past roles as a Trainer and Assessor have enabled her to develop knowledge of Education and Training in the VET sector. Natarsha has trained and assessed courses at Certificate II, III, IV, Diploma levels and has also been responsible for developing curriculum for these courses. Natarsha has delivered customised courses in General Education for Adults, English & ESL, Microsoft Office package, Time Management, Customer Service and Workplace Skills, drawing on her experience in teaching English, Retail, Business, Leadership & Management, Trainer and Assessor and Store Management.

Natarsha started her full time employment with CBD College in early 2018 and has been an invaluable asset to the Melbourne team. She has shown a passion for teaching adults and classroom facilitation.

Her qualifications include: Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111), Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE50211), Certificate IV in Training and Education (TAE40110), Cambridge Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). Natarsha is currently completing a Diploma of Counselling, (CHC51015) and a Bachelor of Adult Learning and Development. Other quals include a Cert IV in Leadership and Management (BSB42015) , Cert IV in Business (BSB40215) and a Cert IV in Business Administration (BSB40507).

Melbourne CBD :

Exact address: Shop 1, Bourke St Level (Ground Floor), The Paramount Retail Centre, 108 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC 3000.