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 TAEASS502A or B) by July 1, 2019. 

Entry requirements

The CBD College entry requirement for our TAEASS502 course is that you hold the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. You will need to have basic 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 two-day workshop will be practical tasks, written questioning and review of documents.

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 English language, communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to write a range of documentation in English.
• Candidates will also be expected to develop assessment materials
• 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 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 be posted to you within 10 business days of receiving your completion email.

Trainers

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. 

Chi Man Lau

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 in 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.

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.