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Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training BSZ40198
 

Who will benefit from enrolling in this course?

• Persons who are directly responsible for the provision of competency based workplace training.
• Training consultants and competency based workplace educators.
• Corporate and Managers of businesses offering competency based training programs in the workplace.
• Senior trainers in law enforcement and security agencies.
• Persons wanting to increase their job prospect and promote career advancement.
• Applicants of the NSW Security Industry Trainer Licence (Under the NSW Security Industry Act 1997 applicants must hold Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training )
• Applicants for all Safecity's Instructor Programs
• Persons involved in the recruitment and hiring of staff
• Persons required to conduct workplace training needs analysis and evaluation
• Workplace performance auditors
• Persons required to assess competencies under the Recognition of Current Competency previously referred to as Recognition of Prior Learning
• Business and Corporate Managers required under the OH&S laws to ensure that proper assessment of competency and training standards are maintained in the workplace.
• Small business operators
• Police and Law Enforcement personnel involved in training and re-training
• Job seekers who want to improve their employment opportunities.
• Training providers wishing to acquire new skills and obtain nationally recognised workplace qualifications.
• Persons involved in the development, planning and delivery of competency based workplace training courses.
• Persons required by employers to obtain formal training qualifications. Business and Industry personnel who are employed to train others.
• Corporate and Business Managers required under OH&S to ensure that correct workplace training standards are observed, and that staff trainers are qualified.
• Police professionals and law enforcement personnel involved in training.
• Persons wishing to undertake self development and confidence building exercises.

What are the subjects I will study?

• (BSZ401A) Plan assessment
• (BSZ402A) Conduct assessment
• (BSZ403A) Review assessment
• (BSZ404A) Train small groups
• (BSZ405A) Plan and promote a training program
• (BSZ406A) Plan a series of training sessions
• (BSZ407A) Deliver training sessions
• (BSZ408A) Review training

What training materials and training aids will I use?

When you enrol in your open-learning Train small Groups open learning distance education course we will send you all the training materials you need to complete the course. These include ...

1. Manuals: Nationally Recognised Learner’s Kit packed with must know information, learning activities and projects which will keep you enthralled and enthusiastically involved in your project.  Over 390 pages of valuable information on workplace training delivery techniques and standards.
2. E-mail Support: Your instructor is always available through E-mail support. 
3. Telephone Support: You may call 02-63355216 between 7pm and 8pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday each week.  Students are entitled to a call back service.

How will you assess me?

1. Workbook Written Assignments
2. 2 Audio/Video Tape assignment activity
3. Session Plans of a Training and Assessment Session

How long will it take me to complete this course?

Remember that as an  open learning distance education student your are in charge on how long the course will last . When you have lodged and successfully completed the assignment activities (achieved competency) you will receive your nationally recognised certificate IV assessment workplace training certification.

Most students take between six weeks and six months to complete the program.  At Safecity we realise that some students may not have a lot of time to dedicate to study.  For this reason, your enrolment will remain active for 12 months.
 

I'm am currently looking for employment, will this be a barrier to learning?

Many of our students enrol in our program to attract a good job or to improve their careers.  Our course is designed to help remove barriers to learning.  Your tutor will help you decide how you can set out your assignments so that you can achieve the best possible results.  

How can I get feedback on my training skills, as well as on my assessment questions if I'm not working at the moment?

Our students generally deliver training to a family member or friend.   Some of our students have offered their training services at no charge to charities and volunteer organisations.  However, the vast majority of our students prefer conducting training to friends and family.
 

Who recognises this course?

This course is recognised nationally in Australia under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Is your course industry specific?

The Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training is not industry specific--it can be transported across any industry.  Almost all industries now require their trainers to have this qualification.  This is particularly true for Government, educational organisations such as TAFE and Colleges, and Corporate Australia.

Our manuals and lesson plans are not industry specific.  The nature of the program is such that you can quickly adapt your lesson plans to any training environment.

What other benefits does Safecity offer me?

• No hidden costs for assessments and other charges
• No hidden costs such as internet on-line time and additional  bandwidth charges from your Internet Service Provider.
• Support website-- access our open-learning message board, chatroom, useful links and frequently asked questions.
• Your tutor is a real person, not a computer.  No need to attend complicated on-line web cam hook-ups.  Speak to a real person on the telephone.
• Absolutely no need for an Internet connection.  This program can be completed without restricting, costly and complex online interactions.  If you wish, you may use  E-mail to forward your assignments and visit the support website.
• Free manual updates and access to support website for 12 months.  Use your student password to download your update when you receive our E-mail.

Tell me more

Safecity's Nationally Recognised " Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training" will provide you with the skills and qualifications needed to obtain a good job or improve your career prospects.

Whether you are ...

• a job seeker wanting to improve your chances of attracting a good job
• a trainer wanting to achieve new skills and nationally recognized qualifications
• a small business operator involved in workplace training and assessment
• a corporate trainer wanting to use nationally recognized workplace training models
• an organization (hospitals, defence, law ) seeking to use endorsed training standards
• a government agency requiring national workplace qualifications for its training staff
• an experienced workplace trainer seeking recognition of current competency or RPL

Our staff are competent and qualified educators who understand the difficulties and hurdles which confront modern employers and workplace trainers.

There is ample evidence to suggest that adult education and vocational training require an entirely different approach to that used in schools and universities.

Our system enables you to plan and deliver effective and efficient training sessions. We show you how to avoid commonly made errors which act as barriers to learning, training and assessing.

Most importantly you will practice techniques which will help you to improve student's self-esteem and generate enthusiasm.

Effective learning is enjoyable learning -- Think back to your last learning experience and you will surely agree with us.

Safecity Instructors have been involved in the training of over 10,000 adult learners from a variety of backgrounds: first time learners with literacy and numeracy difficulties, persons with learning difficulties, and well educated and articulate students.

We have experienced first-hand the problems involved with adult education and workplace training. Allow us to introduce you to time tested and proven techniques which will help you remove barriers to learning!