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TAESS00019 - Assessor Skill Set

Course Details

Course Summary

This skill set equips individuals with the essential skills and knowledge to independently conduct assessments within the vocational education and training (VET) sector, ensuring compliance with the Standards for RTOs. 

Entry Requirements

Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

 

Those entering this skill set must be able to demonstrate vocational competence in their proposed assessment area. Vocational competence is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.

  • Minimum of three (3) years work experience in your chosen assessment area. Required evidence: letter of employment/employment statement/document confirming this experience
             OR
  • A relevant unit of competency or qualification in your chosen assessment area. Due to assessors requiring up to date qualifications, if the unit or qualification was completed prior to 2015, you will require evidence of work experience (to confirm currency) Required Evidence: statement of attainment, qualification, testamur etc

 

Additional study requirements

  • access to computer with internet
  • webcam for recording of assessment delivery
  • access to other 'students' for assessment and validation      

Course Details

Course Type Skill set
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $1,128.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $376.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $282.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Education and Humanities
Skill Area
  • General Education and Training
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

You can work for a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) as an assessor with this skill set. Complimentary industry experience or qualification in your chosen assessment area.

The units in this skill set provide credit towards CQUniversity’s TAE40122 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 3 core units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Online

Full Time Duration

14 weeks

 

This skill set is delivered via our online platform, Moodle, for 14 weeks. Students should expect to commit approximately 18 hours per week.

This skill set is competency based, and students can complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

Students must successfully complete all components of the assessment tasks within the course to be deemed competent.

This online program will provide group zoom sessions once per week. Where participants cannot join at the specified time, a recording will be available for access

  • Online
Skill Set Requirements

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Prepare, analyse, apply and evaluate nationally recognised training products
  • plan and prepare to conduct assessment
  • customise assessment process
  • prepare candidates
  • collect evidence
  • make assessment judgement
  • review assessment practice
  • prepare for validation activities
  • participate in assessment validation
  • contribute to validation outcomes
TAEASS412 Assess competence More Information Training.gov Details
TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation More Information Training.gov Details
TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 TAEASS412 - Assess competence
1 TAEASS413 - Participate in assessment validation
1 TAEDES411 - Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs


Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Other
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online

Online
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

Online

Online
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
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