TAE Requirements
All Binnacle program deliverers must meet one of the following trainer and assessor requirements prior to the commencement of delivery:
- Minimum Requirement: Holds a teaching degree (which enables registration as a secondary school teacher) plus holds one of the following TAE Skill Sets (cluster of units in partial completion of TAE40122):
- TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set; or
- TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set
- Holds a full Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116 or TAE40110*)
* If using the TAE40110 qualification, the following core units must also be held:
- TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools (or equivalent); and
- TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills (or equivalent)
- Holds a diploma (or higher qualification) in 'adult' education. For example:
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, or
- Graduate Diploma of Adult and Vocational Education and Training, or
- Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy
Specific to ‘New Deliverers’: If you are not currently a qualified Trainer and Assessor but hold a secondary teaching degree, you may be able to ‘Work Under Supervision’ if enrolled in, and working towards completion of, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Industry Qualification
The program deliverer must hold an industry qualification (at the qualification level or higher) and/or degree in that industry area. Additionally:
- Certificate III in Fitness program deliverers must hold a Certificate IV in Fitness with a collective period of two years working in fitness instruction (or be a registered/ accredited practising exercise professional with a degree and experience).
- Certificate II in Tourism program deliverers (dual qualification and standalone programs) must specifically hold a 'Tourism, Hospitality or Events' relevant VET qualification (Certificate II or higher).
- First Aid and CPR Course program deliverers must hold a Provide First Aid Certificate (within 3 years) and CPR Certificate (within 12 months).
Vocational Competence
Program deliverers are required to complete a (free) non-accredited Vocational Competence Update (VCU) which is used to demonstrate current knowledge and skills specific to each unit of competency within the qualifications being delivered. Deliverers will need to either hold the unit of competency or demonstrate equivalence (in skills and knowledge) using verifiable evidence (third party verification from a nominated supervisor). Additionally:
- Certificate III and II in Sport Coaching ONLY - Hold a sport-specific or Community Coaching Certificate (minimum level 1) provided by either an accredited or non-accredited training provider (must have been issued in the previous 3 years).
- Certificate II in Sport and Recreation ONLY - Demonstrate you have a collective period of at least 3 years’ experience as a recreational activities leader, guide or instructor; the 3 years’ experience can incorporate full and/or part time experience.
- Certificate II in Tourism ONLY - The program deliverer must have undertaken a Tourism-related industry placement (minimum one full day) prior to commencing their VCU specific to the Tourism-specific units.
BACK-UP DELIVERER: At least one back-up teacher (per program offered) must meet these HR requirements prior to commencing as a Binnacle program deliverer.
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