Do Teachers Need the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment?

If you’re a qualified teacher delivering VET in Schools (VETiS), you might be wondering if you need to complete the full TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. The answer depends on your role, your school’s arrangements, and the level of independence you need when assessing.

The Standards for RTOs state that trainers and assessors must hold either:

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or
TAE40110 plus additional units TAELLN411 and TAEASS502.

This means you can continue to deliver quality VET as long as you meet these requirements. But if you’re new to VET or looking to work independently without supervision, you have options.

Options for Qualified Teachers Entering VET

As a degree-qualified secondary school teacher, you have several pathways to meet compliance:

1. Work under supervision
You can deliver VET programs under the supervision of a colleague who holds the TAE40122. However, this requires a documented supervision plan, regular meetings, and ongoing oversight. While it’s a starting point, it’s often not practical long-term, as the supervising trainer remains responsible for all assessment judgements.

2. Complete a Skill Set
Teachers can complete either:

These programs provide the knowledge and skills to assess VET students unsupervised, navigate Training Packages, integrate foundation skills, and participate in validation. They reduce the need for supervision and offer more flexibility within your school.

3. Complete the full TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
For teachers seeking full independence and long-term recognition, completing the full TAE40122 equips you to:

Design, deliver, and assess training based on nationally recognised training products
Work unsupervised in the VET sector
Maintain compliance with the Standards for RTOs

Blueprint offers a 5-day Accelerated Teacher Program with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) options. Depending on your experience, you may be eligible for RPL in up to five units, reducing your study load.

Why Teachers Choose Blueprint

At Blueprint, we support school teachers by:

Offering tailored accelerated programs to fast-track your TAE40122
Providing RPL assessments that recognise your teaching degree and classroom experience
Reducing the burden of supervision on your school
Ensuring you remain compliant while delivering high-quality VET to your students

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