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• bring in an elective from TAE40110 that is current, ie hasn't been superseded (if unsure click here to theck your elective status on training,gov.au).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 do a further 1-day workshop.

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.

Work required

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

A laptop with Microsoft Office installed is essential for this course (Microsoft Office 2007 or later version for PC, Office 2010 version for Mac).

All assessment documents are written in Microsoft Word.

You will need to be competent using this program. It is essential that if you do not know how to use this program that you seek tuition before your course commences.

The laptop needs to have an internet connection to undertake the online learning and to access resources from the student portal.

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

As well as a laptop, you will need photo ID which will be checked by the CBD College course co-ordinator.

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 that you will be required to download. You will work on your assessment file offline and submit this file for marking only when complete. 

Issuance of Certificates

You will need to submit your assessments and wait for them to be assessed. This can take up to 15 or so business days. Once you have been marked as competent in all assessment task requirements and have met all prerequisites you will be notified via email. Your Certificate and Record of Transcript will be posted to you within 10 Business days of receiving your completion email.

Assessors

Joanne Power - Sydney CBD

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 TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She also holds the TAE50111 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training qualification.

Joanna Gee - Sydney CBD

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.

She is a trainer and assessor for CBD College in Sydney. She also holds the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, TAE50111 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training qualification and TAE50211 Diploma of Training Design and Development.

Chi Man Lau - Sydney CBD

Chi has worked as an independent contractor for many years specialising in RTO compliance, assessment validation, designing high quality customised training programs within the Transport and Logistics, Business Services and Training and Education Training Packages and delivering training and conducting assessment.

Chi holds a Bachelor of Education (Adult Education) Human Resource Development major, UTS; Certificate IV Training and Assessment and Certificate IV in Transport & Distribution (Road Transport). Chi has also worked for 10 years as a Principal Instructor for Safety Strategies Pty Ltd, a specialist provider of personal safety programs to the government and private sectors. Chi also holds a Master of Education (Adult Education).

A passionate trainer with a genuine interest in helping candidates, Chi is a great example to trainee trainers of what skills a well-rounded vocational trainer should possess.

Deanne Whiteley - Sydney CBD

Deanne's background includes experience in all facets of Human Resources, including management coaching, employee relations and recruitment. She is also skilled in learning program design, development and training delivery.

Deanne has worked across multiple industries including telecommunications, call centre, healthcare, higher education, not-for-profit and vocational education and training.

For the past 7 years she has been involved in the development of TAE coursework, assessment design, validation of a range of qualifications and has developed and managed RPL pathways. Deanne is an experienced TAE and LLN trainer and assessor. She also manages professional development for CBD College trainers.

Having lived and worked in numerous countries, most notably seven years in North America, helps Deanne bring a global perspective to the classroom. Her experience working in both small business and multinationals helps her to relate to students from all backgrounds and successfully match training delivery to student needs. An experienced facilitator and coach, she is passionate about bringing out the best in people. She supports students in learning both the underlying theory and practical application.

Deanne holds a Bachelor of Business (double major - Human Resources Management and Catering and Hotel Management) as well as a TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She also holds TAE50111 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and the TAE50211 Diploma of Training Design and Development. Deanne is currently studying to achieve a Master of Education (Organisational and Workplace Learning /Adult Education).

Courtney Locane – Sydney CBD

Courtney comes from a small business-owner/operator background in the hospitality industry. However, has spent her last 7 years in the VET sector. Courtney's background as a small business operator, combined with her experience as a trainer servicing a broad range of clients has developed a high level of expertise and versatility, often commented on by students. 

Based in Sydney, Courtney is a talented and committed TAE trainer and assessor. Courtney is also involved in our First Aid training. Her role includes mentoring new staff members and auditing First Aid training staff to ensure they adhere to the CBD College Code of Conduct and ASQA regulations. Courtney has been involved in the validation and implementation of assessment practices for First Aid and TAE course requirements within CBD College. 

Courtney holds the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and the Diploma of Vocational Education and Training qualification (TAE50111). Courtney also holds HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid & HLTAID007 Provide Advanced Resuscitation

Kerry Couchman – Melbourne CBD

Kerry Couchman trains our Certificate IV in Training and Assessment courses in Melbourne. She has also been assessing this qualification for the last 5 years for CBD College. Her student feedback is amazing and talks of her ability to explain topics clearly and being a fine example for students to follow when they are out training and assessing others.

Kerry is also a specialist first aid trainer. First Aid trainers with the qualifications, vocational experience and natural aptitude with students are hard to find, but Kerry possesses all of these things. She is a nurse of 17 years experience and has more recently worked for many years as a first aid trainer and area manager for St John Ambulance. She has also owned and operated her own restaurant.

Kerry has a passion for training and for helping others. Her professional interests include work health and safety and investigating alternative assessment methods for students with special needs.

Kerry holds the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She also holds the TAE50111 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training qualification.

Alka Jain – Perth CBD

Alka Jain comes from an Investment and Finance background.  Having worked for over 15 years for many of the top 5 Investment Banks, Alka has been responsible for devising and conducting training programs for the graduate trainees of the bank in topics such as accounting, finance, business management, presentation skills and investments. 

Her other duties included managing a portfolio of clients for their investment accounting and performance measurement reporting requirements.

Alka is a qualified accountant, holds the TAE40110 Cert IV in Training and Assessment. She also holds the TAE50111 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training qualification and TAE50211 Diploma of Training Design and Development.