There are more than 100 Registered Training Providers (RTOs) that are able to deliver the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification. And each RTO can deliver a different product, for example:
- Different costs
- Different duration
- Different training methods
- Different elective units of competency.
Many people shop around for the cheapest training with the shortest duration. Price and duration are only two things to consider when shopping for a suitable TAE40122 course. This article explores many factors to consider before deciding which RTO to select.
Cost
Some RTOs offer the TAE40122 course cheaper than other RTOs, and some RTOs offer the course for free. A free course that saves a person thousands of dollars is extremely desirable, but some students have had bad experiences with their free course – including poor quality materials to use, insufficient training, and lack of support. Be cautious of cheap or free TAE40122 courses because cheap or free is not an indicator of quality.
Quality
There is no official or credible source of information about which RTOs deliver a quality service. Many people shop around on the internet before selecting an RTO. However, a good website does not automatically mean that the TAE40122 course will be good. A recommendation from a trusted friend or family member may be valuable but the quality delivered by an RTO can be variable. A student may experience good quality from an RTO, while another student with the same RTO may experience bad quality of training and assessment services – this includes poor quality training and assessment materials.
Method of training delivery
Some people prefer self-paced online training, while others prefer group-based training delivered by a trainer. These days group-based training can be delivered in a training room or via video conference application, such as, Zoom or Microsoft’s Teams. Also, it has become common for the training to be delivered using a mix of delivery methods – some of the training is self-paced learning and some group-based training delivered by a trainer. Everyone will have their own preferences and unique circumstances to consider, for example:
- Do you have adequate computer skills to undertake online training?
- Do you have the motivation and discipline to undertake self-paced training?
- Do you prefer guidance from a trainer? And do you prefer to learn with others?
- What delivery method best suits your busy family and work commitments?
Location of training delivery
Location of training delivery is not a concern for people undertaking a self-paced online training or training delivered via video conference application. However, location becomes important for people who are wanting to attend training. A local location with access to public transport or onsite parking is desirable. Another consideration is whether the parking is free or not. Paid parking adds to the cost of the training.
Time and amount of training
After considering preferred delivery methods and preferred delivery location, we may then consider time – including the amount of training provided by the RTO which influences the duration of the training course.
- How is training delivered?
- Where is training delivered?
- When and how long is the training?
The start date of the training can be important. The number of training days to be attended can be important. And the total period of time between the first and the last training day can be important.
The amount of training days offered by an RTO can range from none to many. Many people will shop around for a TAE40122 course with the shortest duration. For example, some people like the idea of attending a two-week intensive training course. This is equal to 10 days of training, but this approach requires a lot more time and effort after the training to complete assessment tasks without regular guidance from a trainer or interaction with other students.
Another RTO might deliver the course with 25 or more days of training scheduled over 6 or more months. Usually, this approach requires attendance at one training day each week, but the learner would have regular access to a trainer for guidance during the entire course. The training day could be a weekday, or some RTOs will deliver on Saturdays. The training schedule may include breaks – this means that some weeks do not have a training day scheduled. An alternative to attending one training day each week, is attending evening classes. Usually, two evening classes is equivalent to one training day. Evening classes may be once or twice a week.
Online self-paced training usually have a 12-month enrolment period and this approach may not require the need to attend training days.
Getting sufficient training is a key success factor. Many RTOs tend to minimise the amount of training they deliver. This minimses the cost of delivery and maximises profit for the RTO.
Learner support
Many people find the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification very demanding. It can be difficult, and it will require considerable time and effort to complete. It is highly likely that all RTOs will say that they provide excellent support to their students. This promise is not always delivered. Be cautious of recommendations from RTO owners, RTO managers and RTO staff about their own RTO. Also, the level of support or standard of support is variable. A student may experience good support from an RTO, while another student with the same RTO may experience insufficient or poor support.
In conclusion
Many people who commence their Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification do not complete it. There are a range of reasons why this occurs. From my experience as a TAE Trainer and TAE Tutor, I believe that most non-completion is usually caused by the RTO:
- Insufficient or no training
- Lack of individualised support
- No or slow response to requests for help
- Complicated or confusing assessment tasks.
If you want or need help while studying for your Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification, please contact me to discuss my TAE tutoring service. I have helped people who have lost their motivation or are so frustrated that they want to quit. I have helped people who have difficulties understanding or progressing their assessment tasks. And I have helped people who want to speed up their progress or are running out of time to complete their assessments before their enrolment period ends.
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