For those who intend to obtain the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110), you should be aware that it has now been outdated by the TAE40116 Upgrade by Auctus. It means that there are several differences and improvements that you must be aware of, while at the same time acknowledging that the two qualifications are not similar.
So, if we are to compare the two qualifications, there are things you will immediately notice and must be aware of, such as:
1 – Similar to TAE40110, the TAE40116 upgrade requires a minimum of 10 Units of Competency.
2 – While TAE40110 involves the completion of at least 7 Core Units and 3 Elective Units, the new TAE40116 will require the completion of 9 Core Units and one Elective Unit. To be specific, the two additional Core Units are TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools and TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills.
Furthermore, it is also worthy to mention that the Unit TAEASS401B called Plan assessment activities and processes is already outdated by TAEASS401 and that the two Units are not equivalent as a whole. Know that the reason is that the new Unit comes with additional assessment requirements. Additionally, the Unit TAEASS403B, with the description Participate in assessment validation, has been superseded by TAEASS403, and like the previous one, nothing says that these two Units are equivalent for similar reasons.
What is the Purpose of the Upgrade?
If you are wondering what the objective of theTAE40116 Upgrade by Auctusis, you are not alone. It is generally to provide a more convenient and successful road for aspirants who want to transition from the original TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to the new TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. To be specific, an upgrade affords more comprehensive guidance. However, it must be noted as well that the update only applies to those individuals who previously obtained some units of competency as required by the TAE40110 qualification. Therefore, you may not qualify if you do not have units from TAE40110.
How to Tell If You Need an Upgrade
If you are an assessor or trainer who happens to carry the qualification for TAE40110, it implies that you must meet the new credential requirements. The proper authorities agreed with the update of the training and assessment credential requirements last year, acknowledging that the workforce must possess the appropriate and necessary skills in the aspect of designing and developing assessment tools. To be specific, assessors and trainers who currently hold TAE40110 qualification will only need to get the two new core units in TAEASS502, titled Design and development assessment tools, as well as TAELLN411, described as Address adult language, literacy, and numeracy skills to fulfil the requirements.
