2026 Statement of Engagement

Background Information

As a key part of the Binnacle Training onboarding process, the Statement of Engagement provides Binnacle Training with the essential information required in preparation for your school to deliver one or more of our programs. The Statement of Engagement form consists of 6 sections:
1. School Details
2. Training Programs
3. Teacher HR Requirements
4. Program Deliverer Details
5. School Physical Resource Requirements
6. Third Party Marketing Requirements
The Binnacle Training ‘Third-Party Agreement’ which outlines the full responsibilities of both Binnacle Training (as the lead RTO) and the School (as the Third Party) will be available prior to Term 1.
School (Third Party)*
Your School's Full Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Post Code
Principal Name*

First NameLast Name
Principal Email*
example@example.com
VET Manager Name*

First NameLast Name
VET Manager Email*
example@example.com
School Contact for Binnacle Training*

First NameLast Name
School Contact Email Address*
example@example.com

TAE Requirements

All Binnacle program deliverers must meet one of the following trainer and assessor requirements prior to the commencement of delivery.

1. Secondary Teacher who holds a TAE Skill Set

Holds a teaching qualification
- (which enables registration as a secondary school teacher)

PLUS

Holds one of the following TAE Skills Sets:
- TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set, or
- TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor, or
- TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor

2. Holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Holds a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment:
- TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor,
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment,
- TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

3. Holds a diploma (or higher qualification) in ‘adult’ education

Holds a level 5 or higher qualification which has a focus on training and assessing adults and relevance to delivery and assessment of VET and competency-based training and assessment.

4. Working Under Direction Agreement:

A person who is actively working toward a training and assessment credential or A person who holds a secondary teaching qualification may deliver training and contribute to assessment (including conducting assessment and collecting assessment evidence), provided they work under the direction of a qualified trainer or assessor. They are not permitted to make assessment judgements.

For Secondary Teachers:

Holds a teaching qualification (which enables registration as a secondary school teacher)

AND

Must have an approved Working Under Direction Agreement with Binnacle Training.

For Non Secondary Teachers:

To be actively working towards a Full TAE Credential. Be enrolled in and have commenced training in one of the following training and assessment credentials:
- TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor, or
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or its successor, and
Be making satisfactory progress to enable the credential to be completed within two years of commencement.

AND

Must have an approved Working Under Direction Agreement with Binnacle Training.
*There are also a number of Skill Sets that are approved for Working Under Direction for non secondary teachers. Contact Binnacle Training if required.

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 a CPR Certificate (within 12 months).

***Binnacle are curently updating our Indusrty Qualification Requirements from 2025 to meet the new requirements for 2026 courses. These will become available in Support Centre soon***

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.

***Binnacle are curently updating our Vocational Competence Requirements from 2025 to meet the new requirements for 2026 courses. These will become available in Support Centre soon***

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.

Please list all expected deliverers and their qualifications (evidence will be required).
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Which of the following best describes how the deliverer meets the trainer and assessor requirements for Binnacle program delivery?*

Secondary Teacher PLUS holds a TAE Skill Set (TAESS00011, TAESS00019, TAEESS00024).Holds a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110, TAE40116, TAE40122).Holds a diploma (or higher qualification) in ‘adult’ education.A Working Under Direction agreement may be required (actively working towards a Cert IV TAE or holds a Secondary Teacher qualification).The deliverer is not a secondary teacher and does not currently meet any of these requirements. Please provide options for how the deliverer can fulfil this requirement.
Provide details on the industry qualification(s) the Program Deliverer currently holds (include qualification code and title).*
Evidence of these qualifications will need to be uploaded to the Teacher's Binnacle Profile (Part 2) once it is created.

Only required if your school has multiple deliverers (teachers).
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Which of the following best describes how the deliverer meets the trainer and assessor requirements for Binnacle program delivery?

Secondary Teacher PLUS holds a TAE Skill Set (TAESS00011, TAESS00019, TAEESS00024).Holds a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110, TAE40116, TAE40122).Holds a diploma (or higher qualification) in ‘adult’ education.Working towards achieving a TAE credential, a Working Under Direction agreement may be required.The deliverer does not currently meet any of these requirements. Please provide options for how the deliverer can fulfil this requirement.
Provide details on the industry qualification(s) the Program Deliverer currently holds (include qualification code and title).
Evidence of these qualifications will need to be uploaded to the Teacher's Binnacle Profile (Part 2) once it is created.

Only required if your school has multiple deliverers (teachers).
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Which of the following best describes how the deliverer meets the trainer and assessor requirements for Binnacle program delivery?

Secondary Teacher PLUS holds a TAE Skill Set (TAESS00011, TAESS00019, TAEESS00024).Holds a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110, TAE40116, TAE40122).Holds a diploma (or higher qualification) in ‘adult’ education.Working towards achieving a TAE credential, a Working Under Direction agreement may be required.The deliverer does not currently meet any of these requirements. Please provide options for how the deliverer can fulfil this requirement.
Provide details on the industry qualification(s) the Program Deliverer currently holds (include qualification code and title).
Evidence of these qualifications will need to be uploaded to the Teacher's Binnacle Profile (Part 2) once it is created.

Only required if your school has multiple deliverers (teachers).
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Which of the following best describes how the deliverer meets the trainer and assessor requirements for Binnacle program delivery?

Secondary Teacher PLUS holds a TAE Skill Set (TAESS00011, TAESS00019, TAEESS00024).Holds a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110, TAE40116, TAE40122).Holds a diploma (or higher qualification) in ‘adult’ education.Working towards achieving a TAE credential, a Working Under Direction agreement may be required.The deliverer does not currently meet any of these requirements. Please provide options for how the deliverer can fulfil this requirement.
Provide details on the industry qualification(s) the Program Deliverer currently holds (include qualification code and title).
Evidence of these qualifications will need to be uploaded to the Teacher's Binnacle Profile (Part 2) once it is created.

Only required if your school has multiple deliverers (teachers).
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Which of the following best describes how the deliverer meets the trainer and assessor requirements for Binnacle program delivery?

Secondary Teacher PLUS holds a TAE Skill Set (TAESS00011, TAESS00019, TAEESS00024).Holds a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110, TAE40116, TAE40122).Holds a diploma (or higher qualification) in ‘adult’ education.Working towards achieving a TAE credential, a Working Under Direction agreement may be required.The deliverer does not currently meet any of these requirements. Please provide options for how the deliverer can fulfil this requirement.
Provide details on the industry qualification(s) the Program Deliverer currently holds (include qualification code and title).
Evidence of these qualifications will need to be uploaded to the Teacher's Binnacle Profile (Part 2) once it is created.

Your school (as a third party) must meet the physical resource requirements, including access to real clients/participants, as listed on the Resource Checklists. Students are required to access all course resources online on Binnacle’s custom-built Learning Management System, the Binnacle Lounge.

To access the current resource requirements list for all Binnacle Courses visit our SUPPORT CENTRE and click on Resource Requirements.

NOTE: Photo or video evidence will be requested as proof that the school has these resources in order to deliver the Training Program.

***Binnacle are curently updating our Physical Resource Requirements Documents from 2025 to meet the new requirements for 2026 courses. These will become available in Support Centre soon. Use the images below as a guide only ***
Indicate if your school currently meets these physical resource requirements. If not, please describe actions to be taken to ensure these key physical resource requirements are met prior to delivery.*

Upon this Statement of Engagement being completed and signed by both School (Third Party) and Binnacle Training (RTO 31319), Binnacle Training gives you consent to use the subject selection materials provided (for marketing Binnacle’s programs) in line with Binnacle’s Marketing Requirements policies. These documents can be downloaded from our SUPPORT CENTRE (Quicklink: Subject Selection Information → All courses):
- Marketing Requirements for School Subject Selection Material; and
- Marketing Requirements for School Website.
Your School (Third Party) is required to submit your subject selection material (for each Binnacle Program you are set to offer), for Binnacle pre-approval. This is to be submitted in Term 1. This includes subject information as positioned in your school handbook and/or school website. In the event you (the school) make edits to Binnacle supplied marketing materials that impact or change the integrity of the document this must be submitted to Binnacle for pre-approval. This pre-approval process will ensure that your (current and future) subject guide marketing of Binnacle programs meets strict compliance requirements set by ASQA as the regulator.

***Binnacle are curently updating our Marketing Requirements Documents from 2025 to meet the new requirements for 2026. These will become available in Support Centre soon ***
Acknowledge*

I acknowledge I will be required to provide a copy of our school’s subject selection material that is going to be placed in the school subject selection book and/or school website (for each certificate program our school is set to offer); plus, any applicable school website marketing pertaining to VET course offerings (where relevant).
VET Manager Name*

First NameLast Name
Declaration*

I, the undersigned, agree to the provisions outlined in this Statement of Engagement and support the implementation of this program/s at my school.I understand a separate Third-Party Agreement will be issued from Term 1 and must be in place prior to commencement of delivery.
Signature*

Clear
Date*

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