Entry requirements

You are only eligible to enrol into this 'Upgrade' course if you 

• hold the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and assessment AND
• hold the TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills unit AND
• hold the TAEASS502 Design and develop and assessment tools unit AND
• bring in an elective from TAE40110 that is current, ie hasn't been superseded (if unsure click here to theck your elective status on training,gov.au). If you are unsure, please call us on 1300 616 218 as you may need to enrol in another course in order for you to achieve a valid elective unit.

An original or JP-certified copies of the academic transcript listing the abovementioned units will be required to be shown to CBD College course co-ordinator prior to any Statement of Attainment for this course being issued.

Additional entry requirements

If you would like to enter this program, you must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in your proposed teaching and assessing area. Vocational competency is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience. prior to commencing the course. Please email workshops@cbdcollege.edu.au with relevant vocational evidence. This could be:

• a resume
• a job description
• a statement of attainment of a relevant unit of competency
• a certificate of a relevant qualification
• evidence of professional development or
• anything that shows your experience in your proposed teaching and assessing area

Work required

You will need to complete your assessment work after the face-to-face (via Zoom) component of the course. We give you a maximum of 3 months from the end date of your course to submit your assessment tasks. Feedback has suggested that average to excellent computer skills along with training and assessment experience can greatly lower the time spent on assessments. 

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

There are 3 integrated Assessments. The assessment methods to be used during this program will be role plays, review of documents, structured activities and written questioning based on scenarios. You will also complete written currency questions. 

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, communications and interpersonal skills and have the ability to write a range of documentation.

Candidates will also be expected to read and interpret training packages, analyse assessment mapping and other documents, design and develop assessment plans and tools, clearly communicate ideas, express opinions, use technology and prepare various records and documents. Cognitive skills in planning, research interpretation, analysis and synthesis also form part of the skills requirements of these units. 

Candidates with special needs are advised to email info@cbdcollege.edu.au prior to booking so that reasonable adjustments to training and 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 directly.

Other requirements

• 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

Pre-reading/course preparation

Access to the student portal is provided upon enrolment which will contain online learning as well as your assessment file and other resources. 

Issuance of Certificates

Once assessment tasks have been submitted, they will then be assessed. This can take up to 10 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 follow shortly afterwards, also via email.  

Joanne Power

Joanne is one of our highly skilled team of TAE trainers and assessors. Based in Sydney, she is responsible for liaising with students regarding their assessments, training on a regular basis and is actively involved in continuous improvement strategies across the courses in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Joanne comes from a workplace training background. She spent 12 years at Adecco Group where she worked her way up to be National Training Manager and was responsible for national training needs analysis, delivery and facilitation across the network of branches including sales, service delivery and product knowledge. Her previous positions have also included Training Co-ordinator at Clarins and senior HR positions in a number of large companies.

Jo holds the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She also holds the Diploma of Vocational Education and Training qualification (TAE50111).

Joanna Gee

Joanna graduated with a Degree in Education from the University of Newcastle (1994) and a Master of Education from the University of Sydney (2005). She spent the first few years of her teaching career as a foundation teacher in a new independent school north of Newcastle, followed by a stint overseas teaching for four years in London, before returning to Australia and teaching at St Catherine's School, Waverley and at Wahroonga Public School. Joanna also spent several years teaching undergraduate students in their final years of a Bachelor of Education degree at Macquarie University.

In 2001 she was the recipient of a NSW Minister for Education and Training and Australian College of Education Quality Teaching Award.

Joanna's strong interest in educational research and trends and in particular, her views on student centred learning and learning by doing, have helped to shape the unique TAE course that CBD College offers. As well as her degrees, Joanna holds her TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE5011) and Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE50211).

She is a trainer and assessor for CBD College in Sydney. 

Natarsha Krug

Natarsha’s desire to work within an adult learning environment led her into the VET sector in 2007.  She started her full time employment with CBD College in early 2018 and has been an invaluable asset to the TAE team. In June 2022, Natarsha accepted a 6 month opportunity to relocate to the Tiwi Islands to join the Tiwi Island Training and Education Board as a pre-training co-ordinator and LLND specialist. The role involved designing diagnostic assessment tools and undertaking a scoped Literacy and Numeracy assessment of community members across the two islands. This extended to Natarsha creating learning pathways to increase their Literacy, Numeracy and capacity/capability to gain employment.

Her past roles as a Trainer and Assessor have enabled her to develop an expertise 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, Disability Support, Retail, Recruitment, Business, Leadership & Management, Trainer and Assessor and Store Management.

Natarsha has a passion for teaching adults and is an experienced facilitator in both classroom and online learning contexts. With her calm demeanour, empathetic approach, and endless patience she strives to make the learning experience enjoyable and enriching for all students.

Her qualifications include: Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111), Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE50211), Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420), Certificate IV in Training and Education (TAE40116), 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).

Dione Terrantroy

Dione has over twelve years’ experience as a Trainer and Assessor. She has a passion for teaching, a strong knowledge of the VET environment, and a desire to ensure her students have the best learning experience possible.

Prior to joining CBD College, Dione's most recent positions were at ET Australia and TAFE Digital where she delivered TAE, various qualifications in business and information technology, job readiness programs, pre-traineeship business programs, and tailored accredited and non-accredited workshops for various businesses. She was also responsible for the development of training and assessment materials for a newly released Business Services Training Package.

Dione also has over seven years management experience in 5-star hotels both here and in London. During her time in hospitality, she was responsible for teams of up to 50 staff, including overseeing staff development.

Dione’s qualifications include TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, Diploma of Training Design and Development, Certificate IV in Business Administration and Diploma of Human Resources Management.