FAQs - below are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the new Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

What are the differences between the new course and the old course?

• The new course has 14 units (12 core units and two electives) as opposed to 8 units in the current (until November 05) course.
  
• The new course is currently being offered at Swinburne has three separate clusters of units.
  
• The new course runs over approximately 17 full days attendance as opposed to 10 days in the old course.
  
• Participants are expected to undertake a number of workplace projects and assessments outside of class hours.

Do I have to do all three clusters in the order they are being run?

• No you can do the clusters in any order.

• Only if you want to obtain the full Certificate. You may choose to do only one or more clusters now and complete others in the future. Also, you may not require the full qualification for your work. Therefore choose the cluster which relates to your needs. Please see scenarios for further guidance.

Why have the clusters been developed in this way?

• We have put subjects/units, which have a common theme together to make learning relevant and to allow for holistic assessment. Also, it allows for people who wish to gain expertise in a specific field to undertake just that part of the course.
  
• The ‘Learning Design cluster' was created with a specific purpose in mind. Four of these units represent the major gap between the ‘current' and ‘new' qualification.
  
• People wishing to ‘upgrade' may undertake these units and also Recognition of Current Competency (RCC).

When is the course being offered?

• It is being offered as professional development for Swinburne staff out of the Professional Development Unit. It is also offered to external clients out of the Short Courses area. See the Short Course website for dates.

Cluster 1 - VET Assessor

Cluster 2 - Facilitation

Cluster 3 - Learning Design