TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

About this Qualification

Strong training organisations rely on experienced trainers who can guide others, lead quality and keep practice current.

TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, with the VET leadership specialisation, is for experienced VET teachers, trainers and assessors ready to take the next step. You’ll learn to design training and assessment strategies, evaluate training, and maintain and enhance your professional practice.

The VET leadership specialisation builds the skills to lead and mentor other trainers and assessors, undertake training needs analysis, design assessment tools and lead moderation and validation, interpret compliance requirements, and drive innovation and continuous improvement.

AFSI is an ADF veteran-owned registered training organisation that has delivered nationally recognised training in Canberra since 1994.

Who this course suits

This course suits experienced trainers and assessors who are, or want to be, in roles such as:

• senior or lead VET teacher, trainer and assessor
• training manager or program director
• capability, quality or compliance consultant, or RTO manager

How your course runs

Stage 1: Face-to-face classes (5 days)
Five days of practical classes with your trainer. Choose a virtual classroom through Microsoft Teams, or an in-person classroom at our Fyshwick training facility.

Stage 2: Finish online (your pace)
Complete your self-paced online learning and assessments in the learning portal (aXcelerate). You have up to 12 months from enrolment to complete everything.

Your face-to-face classes are where you work through real leadership and quality scenarios with your trainer and other experienced practitioners.

Units of Competency

To complete the qualification, you’ll complete the 12 units below.

Core Units (3)

• TAEDES511 Design and develop strategies for training and assessment
• TAEDES515 Evaluate training
• TAEPDD511 Maintain and enhance professional practice

Elective Units: VET leadership specialisation (8)

• TAETAS511 Undertake organisational training needs analysis
• TAEPDD502 Lead and mentor VET teachers, trainers and assessors
• BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
• BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
• BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
• BSBAUD514 Interpret compliance requirements
• TAEASS513 Lead assessment moderation and validation processes
• TAERES511 Apply research to training and assessment practice

Elective Units: general (1)

• TAEASS512 Design and develop assessment tools

Already experienced?

If you already have the skills this course covers, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL). Partial RPL recognises skills you already hold, based on evidence you provide during your course. For full RPL, email your duty statement, current CV and any relevant qualifications (with transcripts) to reception@afsi.com.au, and we’ll contact you to talk through your options.

Full RPL candidates receive 50% off the course fee.

If you’ve completed any of these units before, in another qualification, you may be eligible for credit transfer. Send your transcript to reception@afsi.com.au.

Serving or served in the ADF or AFP?

AFSI is ADF veteran-owned, and we know how much your service experience is worth. Current and former ADF and AFP members receive a $500 discount. Send your Service Record to reception after you apply, and ask us about RPL.

Who can apply

Entry requirements: You’ll need to demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the VET leadership specialisation. Not sure if you meet this? Talk to us before you apply.

Open to Australian citizens and permanent residents living in Australia. Please send proof of citizenship or residency when you apply. AFSI is not a CRICOS provider, so we can’t enrol international students.

What you will achieve

When you successfully complete all 12 units, you’ll receive the nationally recognised TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training. If you only complete some units, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you complete.

New to training and assessment? Start with TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

How to apply

• Apply online. Choose a course date below and select ‘Enrol Myself’ to submit your enrolment application.
• Complete a short language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) quiz. It helps us plan any support you need.
• Receive your acceptance and invoice. We confirm your place and send details of your training, fees and obligations.
• Pay your invoice in full. Your enrolment is then confirmed, and you’ll receive access to the learning portal (aXcelerate).

2027 course dates

Each course starts with 5 days of face-to-face classes, followed by self-paced online learning. Choose a date that suits you and select ‘Enrol Myself’ to apply.

The end date shown for each course is the last date to complete your qualification. Can’t see a date that suits you? Call 02 6106 9332.