TAESS00019

Home
Courses
Assessor Skill Set

The fee you pay at TasTAFE will depend on the course you choose and may vary depending on the level of government subsidy available, the cost of delivery, any previous study you have undertaken and/or your personal circumstances.

Our fee estimator will give you an indication of the type of fee you might expect to pay, but is intended as a guide only and doesn’t include other costs associated with your course. Please contact us on 1300 655 307 to confirm your fee.

Are you an Australian citizen, a Permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen?

Back to Training & Assessment

Course overview

Back to Training & Assessment

Locations

Online
Online

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

Online

Tuition Fees

Commercial $ 1,200.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

Submit an enquiry

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Develop the skills to assess and validate with confidence

The Assessor Skill Set is designed for individuals who want to become qualified assessors in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Whether you're assessing in the workplace or within a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), this nationally recognised skill set provides the practical skills and knowledge required to conduct assessments independently.

You'll learn how to plan, prepare and conduct competency-based assessments using nationally recognised training products and assessment tools. The program also covers assessment validation processes and how to interpret and apply training package requirements to support quality assessment outcomes.

Ideal for workplace assessors, trainers, industry experts and VET professionals, this skill set provides a strong foundation for ensuring assessments are fair, valid and reliable, while supporting learner and industry needs.

The skill set covered in this course is derived from units of competency within the broader TAE40122 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification and provides an insight into the full qualification. Successful completion of these units can be used towards the full qualification.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
Online
Online	20 Oct 2026 - 19 Mar 2027	Short course This course is run online with webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:30pm for 7 weeks.	Online	Apply now

Entry

Prior to enrolling in this training program, you must must be able to demonstrate an adequate level of language, literacy and numeracy skill, and vocational competency in your proposed teaching and assessing area. Vocational competence is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.

As part of your application, you will need to provide:

Evidence of achieving an ACSF Level 3 through the TasTAFE LLN Assessment.

Evidence of vocational competency in the area in which you intend to teach i.e. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery; Certificate IV in Engineering.

A current CV outlining your experience using this qualification.

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you for a career conversation to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

Fees, payments and other costs

As the Training and Assessment qualifications and skill sets are commercial courses, a refund will only apply if you formally withdraw 72 hours prior to the commencement of the course. There is no refund once a course has commenced.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

Digital literacy skills, including word processing tasks such as saving, filing and retrieving documents, and completing templates.
Ability to use presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint.
Ability to use TasTAFE's Learning Management System (Canvas).
Ability to use communication tools such as email, Zoom and Skype.
Language, literacy and numeracy skills to research, read and interpret information.
Ability to deliver one-on-one and group-based training.
Ability to write a range of workplace and training-related documents.

What you will need Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a TAESS00019 - Assessor Skill Set.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
TAEASS412	Assess competence
TAEASS413	Participate in assessment validation
TAEDES411	Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs

Career opportunities

Assessor

Save course

Share course

Career opportunities

Assessor

Save course

Share course

We’re here to help…

At TasTAFE, we understand that everyone's journey is different and sometimes you might need some extra support to achieve your study or career goals.

Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

Our student support services are available for all students, and aim to provide the support you need to make your learning experience just that little bit easier.

Find out more about what support is available

Two women standing indoors, smiling and holding binders or folders filled with documents. Both are wearing matching black TasTAFE unifroms.

Reg. 60142. CRICOS 03041M.

TAESS00019
Assessor Skill Set

Estimate my tuition fees

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

Tuition Fees

Information Session

Locations, dates & times

Career opportunities

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…