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TAE40116CERTIFICATE IV IN TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

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TAE40110 TO TAE40116UPGRADE KIT

VERSION 1-0 26/09/17___________________________________________________________________

FREECALL 1800 2 TRAIN (1800 2 87246)PO Box 325, Caboolture QLD 4510

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MRWED TAE40110 to TAE40116 Upgrade Kit (Version 1.0)

This Upgrade kit is specifically designed to only help people previously issued with some or all of

TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessmentand wish to upgrade to

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

If you have NOT previously obtained some or all of TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

then you should not use this Upgrade Kit.

If you have previously obtained TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace

Training, but you have not obtained some or all of TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

then you should NOT use this Upgrade kit.

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Contents

CONTENTS............................................................................................................3

WELCOME MESSAGE.......................................................................................4

MAPPING - QUALIFICATIONS..........................................................................5

MAPPING – UNITS OF COMPETENCY...............................................................6

DO I NEED TO UPGRADE?................................................................................7

WHAT ARE THE UPGRADE REQUIREMENTS?...................................................8

WHAT IS THE PRICING?.................................................................................10

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...................................................................11

STEP 1: CURRENCY EVIDENCE........................................................................13

OPTIONAL THIRD PARTY REPORT FORM (STEP 1 ITEM G)..............................14

STEP 2: TAELLN411 DELIVERY MODE CHOICE.................................................15

STEP 3: TAEASS502 DELIVERY MODE CHOICE.................................................16

STEP 4: ASSESSMENT PLANNING ACTIVITY....................................................17

STEP 5: ASSESSMENT VALIDATION ACTIVITY.................................................50

STEP 6: AUTHENTICITY STATEMENT..............................................................64

PRE-SUBMISSION REVIEW.............................................................................65

Step 7: Enrolment Form.....................................................................................66

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Welcome MessageThis TAE40110 to TAE40116 Upgrade Kit provides an easier pathway for candidates who want to upgrade from TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

TAE40110 has been superseded by TAE40116. However, this may not mean you need to upgrade now. Please read the information on page 7 to help you decide whether you should upgrade at this time.

This Upgrade Kit is only helpful to people who have previously obtained some or all of the required TAE40110 Units of Competency. If you did not obtain units from TAE40110, please contact MRWED on 1800 287 246 or visit www.mrwed.edu.au to view your options.

A comparison of the two qualifications reveals that:

Both qualifications require a minimum of 10 Units of Competency. TAE40110 required the completion of 7 Core Units and at least 3 Elective

Units TAE40116 requires the completion of 9 Core Units and at least 1 Elective

Unit The 2 new Core Units are:

o TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment toolso TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

The Unit TAEASS401B titled Plan assessment activities and processes has been superseded by TAEASS401 and the two Units are NOT equivalent due to increased assessment requirements of the new Unit.

The Unit TAEASS403B titled Participate in assessment validation has been superseded by TAEASS403 and the two Units are NOT equivalent due to increased assessment requirements of the new Unit.

Although assessment requirements may have changed, the other specified Units for the TAE40110 qualification have been identified as being equivalent to the Units that have superseded them.

Recognising the key points above, MRWED has created this Upgrade Kit to provide customised guidance for people who want to upgrade from TAE40110 to TAE40116.

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Due to the inclusion of two new Core Units, TAELLN411 and TAEASS502, you will be required to provide:

a statement of attainment demonstrating that you have previously completed these units or

a statement of attainment demonstrating you have completed equivalent units.

If neither of these options applies to you, then you are required to complete a training and/or assessment pathway. Therefore, additional study or evidence may be required to complete the upgrade to TAE40116.

Also, because of the significant changes to TAEASS401 and TAEASS403 upgrading to these Units requires completion of additional assessment tasks, which are included in this Upgrade Kit. Alternatively, upgrade candidates have the option of providing RPL evidence instead of completing these projects.

Mapping - Qualifications

A comparison of the two qualifications reveals the following.

TAE40110 TAE40116Entry Requirements

None Must have vocational background ina proposed area of teaching

Course Outline 10 Units (7 Core, 3 Electives)

10 Units (9 Core, 1 Elective)

TAELLN411 Elective CoreTAEASS502 Elective Core

Note that nothing you submit can be returned to you,so do not submit any originals.

We also suggest that you take a copy of everythingbefore making your submission.

Due to their length, MRWED cannot receive upgrade submissions by fax.

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Mapping – Units of Competency

TAE40110 units TAE40116 units EquivalenceTAEASS301A TAEASS301 Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards

for Training Packages.BSBCMM401A BSBCMM401 Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards

for Training Packages.TAEASS401B TAEASS401 Not equivalent - there is an increase in

the amount of evidence that candidates need to provide for this unit. Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

TAEASS402B TAEASS402 Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

TAEASS403B TAEASS403 Not equivalent – there is an increase in the amount of evidence that candidates need to provide for this unit. Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

TAEASS502B TAEASS502 Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

TAEDEL301A TAEDEL301 Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.




TAEDES401A TAEDES401 Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

TAEDES402A TAEDES402 Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

TAELLN401A TAELLN411 Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Greater clarity provided in TAELLN411 on the nature of VET practitioner knowledge required.

TAETAS401A TAETAS401 Equivalent - Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

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Do I need to upgrade?

The Hon. Karen Andrews MP, Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, released an amendment to the training and assessment credential requirements in the Standards for RTOs 2015, in July 2017. These have been updated to align with the Training and Education (TAE) Training Package. The TAE Training Package was updated in April 2016, with the core units TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools and TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills being added to the new TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. The core units of the Assessor Skill Set were also updated to include the unit Design and develop assessment tools.

To ensure the VET workforce has appropriate skills in designing and developing assessment tools and identifying and evaluating LLN requirements, Skills Ministers have agreed to update the Standards to align with the changes to the TAE Training Package. Skills Ministers also agreed that trainers and assessors who do not hold the relevant units, will have until 1 April 2019 to meet the new credential requirements.

This means your TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is still sufficient until then. However, trainers and assessors will need to obtain the two additional core units, if they want to use the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to deliver and/or assess nationally recognised training.

It should be noted that the Standards for RTOs continue to allow trainers and assessors who hold diploma or higher-level qualifications in adult education, to use those to meet their trainer/assessor credential requirements.

This being said, individuals who already possess the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment might want to upgrade now because they either:

Need to upgrade, due to the specific, internal policies and guidelines of an RTO that they work for or might potentially want to work for in the future OR

Want to benefit from the personal marketing advantages of holding the latest version of the qualification OR

See this as a useful professional development process to keep themselves current OR

Conclude that it might be a good time to upgrade now, in preference to potentially having to do this at a later time, when the upgrade process might be more difficult and/or expensive.

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What are the Upgrade Requirements?

This TAE40110 to TAE40116 Upgrade Kit guides you through a 7 steps process enabling you to upgrade your TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This Upgrade Kit includes all the information you should need to complete your upgrade.

To obtain your upgrade complete these 7 steps:

Step 1 Currency Evidence

Collect currency evidence to support your overall claim for upgrading to the TAE40116 Units of Competency (Pages 13-14).

Step 2 TAELLN411 Delivery Mode Choice

Identify your delivery mode choice for how you will complete the new Core Unit, TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills.

If you have previously completed TAELLN411 or TAELLN401A you will not need to undertake any formal assessment for this Unit. Otherwise, you are asked to select your delivery mode for the new core unit (Page 15).

Step 3 TAEASS502 Delivery Mode Choice

Identify your delivery mode choice for how you will complete the new Core Unit, TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools.

If you have previously completed TAEASS502 or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B you will not need to undertake any formal assessment for this Unit. Otherwise, you are asked to select your delivery mode for the new core unit (Page 16).

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Step 4 Assessment Planning Activity (Required if you are upgrading to TAEASS401)

Complete the provided Assessment Planning Activity (or supply RPL evidence) to demonstrate that you possess the required additional evidence for TAEASS401 (Pages 17-49).

Step 5 Assessment Validation Activity (Required if you are upgrading to TAEASS403)

Complete the provided Assessment Validation Activity (or supply RPL evidence) to demonstrate that you possess the required additional evidence for TAEASS403 (Pages 50-63).

Step 6 Authenticity Statement

Sign your authenticity statement (page 64)

Step 7 Enrolment Form

Complete your Enrolment Form and submit this with all of your evidence for Steps 1-6 (Pages 65-74).

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What is the Pricing?

The total price for participating in the TAE40110 to TAE40116 Upgrade, including all training and assessment fees will be the total of the following items:

Assessment of the following including issuance: = $450 Upgrade currency evidence $ assessment planning activity assessment validation activity

TAELLN411 options (Step 2) Credit Transfer $0 $ Face-to-Face (1-day workshop) $350 Online OR Correspondence $350

TAEASS502 options (Step 3) Credit Transfer $0 $ Face-to-Face (2-day workshop) $650 Online OR Correspondence $450

Total cost = $

In addition to any Units you are entitled to receive through the upgrade process, MRWED’s standard pricing will apply to any additional Units you choose to obtain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

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After receiving your application MRWED will immediately process your payment or issue an invoice (if requested). After your payment has been processed your completed Upgrade Kit and evidence portfolio will be passed onto a member of the MRWED Learner Success Team to review your submission. Then within 5-10 business days of processing your payment, the MRWED Learner Success Team member who reviewed your submission will contact you with the result.

Can I be certain that I will obtain the upgrade if I submit evidence for all 6 steps?

MRWED has developed this Upgrade Kit to make applying for the upgraded qualification as easy as possible. Your participation in the evidence check lists and projects that have been created as part of this kit will not guarantee your eligibility. Ultimately, your MRWED assessor is responsible for ensuring that the quality and diversity of the submitted evidence satisfies all the evidence requirements and meets each of the Rules of Evidence. Additional evidence may be requested by a MRWED Learning Leader to support your claim of current competency.

What happens if my application is unsuccessful?

If there is insufficient evidence to complete your upgrade you will be contacted by the MRWED Learner Success Team member who reviewed your submission advising of the specific gaps in your application. If you are unable to provide the necessary evidence, the MRWED Learning Leader will discuss alternative training options with you.

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What do I need to do to apply?

Review all of this Upgrade Kit and complete all the required information within all six steps of your submission. Then, provide your completed Upgrade Kit (including your Enrolment Form) and accompanying evidence at the same time to MRWED Training and Assessment.

Do I need to supply original documents?

No! Do not send any original documents to MRWED as they cannot be returned to you. Provide copies not originals. The MRWED Learner Success Team member who reviews your submission may contact you for further information or assistance in the verification of your documents.

Where do I make my submission?

You have a choice of either:

Email: [email protected] Post:: PO Box 325 Caboolture QLD 4510 Or contact our Learner Success Team on 1800 287 246 for electronic

upload options

Normally all of the following 7 steps need to be completed in order to obtain the upgrade to the full qualification of TAE40116.

If you cannot submit all the required items contact MRWED on FREECALL 1800 2 TRAIN (1800 287 246) and ask for guidance.

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Step 1: Currency Evidence

Tick the boxes to highlight your evidence and then forward the evidence for your ticked items to MRWED as part of your upgrade submission.

TAE40110 Issuance

PROVIDE BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING:

a. Copy of your TAE40110 Certificate (if you achieved the full qualification) AND

b. TAE40110 Transcript showing completed units

OR

c. I completed my TAE40110 training with MRWED.

Professional Development in Training and Assessment

The evidence you provide to support your application must show you have made an effort to maintain your currency as a VET practitioner.

PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

a. Attendance of a course for improving Training and Assessment skills

b. A Training and Assessment Conference (e.g. National VET Conference)

c. A Training and Assessment Workshop/Seminar/Webinar

d. Membership of a Professional Association (e.g. AITD)

e. A training community of practice (e.g. VETIG, LinkedIn Group)

f. Subscriptions to at least TWO VET industry newsletters (e.g. MRWED Yours in Training, AITD, Velg Training eNews)

g. Third Party Report Form completed by someone who has observed your training and assessment skills and is appropriately skilled in providing you with useful feedback to improve your Training and Assessment practice (Please see the next page for an optional template)

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Optional Third-Party Report Form (Step 1 Item g)

Presenter’s Name: Topic: Date:Location:Observer’s Name:

Ratings scale

1 2 3 N/AArea of strength

Well doneAdequate

Meets expectationsArea of weakness Below

expectationsNot relevant or applicable in

the observed session

Trainer’s Communication Skills Rating 1 2 3 N/A

Presentation skills are engaging and relevant

Voice, oral communication and language are appropriate

Body language is appropriate and not distracting

Not static with appropriate movements and use of room

Interpersonal skills maintain appropriate relationships

Observation skills monitor individual progress

Learner/s were motivated by the trainer

Duration of training session: ______ minutes (MUST be at least 15 minutes)

Please make some specific comments about the strengths and any areas for improvements. These comments should be shared with the presenter.

I confirm that I conducted an observation of the presenter named in this report and that the presenter demonstrated presentation skills summarised above. I confirm that I hold the qualification identified below and I have provided a copy of my qualification to the RPL candidate. I agree that a MRWED assessor may contact me for additional feedback using the following contact details.

Observer’s qualification: TAE40110 TAE50111 TAE50211

TAE40116 TAE50116 TAE50216

Relationship of observer to the presenter:

Phone number of the observer:

Email of the observer:

Signature of third party observer:

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Step 2: TAELLN411 Delivery Mode Choice

Which option is appropriate for you?

You have already been issued with TAELLN411

Include a copy of your TAELLN411 transcript with your evidence and you will receive a Credit Transfer for this Unit at no additional cost.

You have already been issued with TAELLN401A

Include a copy of your TAELLN401A transcript with your evidence and you will receive a Credit Transfer to TAELLN411 at no additional cost.

You choose to study TAELLN411 through a face-to-face class

The cost for this option is $350.00

You choose to study TAELLN411 through online studies

The cost for this option is $350.00.

You choose to obtain TAELLN411 through an RPL application

Include your RPL evidence with your Upgrade submission. If you achieve RPL your cost for this option is $180.00

You don’t intend to obtain TAELLN411

You are welcome to do this but you won’t be eligible for issuance of the TAE40116 qualification, as TAELLN411 is a new Core Unit.

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Step 3: TAEASS502 Delivery Mode Choice

Which option is appropriate for you?

You have already been issued with TAEASS502

Include a copy of your TAEASS502 transcript with your evidence and you will receive a Credit Transfer for this Unit at no additional cost.

You have already been issued with TAEASS502A

Include a copy of your TAEASS502A transcript with your evidence and you will receive a Credit Transfer to TAEASS502 at no additional cost.

You have already been issued with TAEASS502B

Include a copy of your TAEASS502B transcript with your evidence and you will receive a Credit Transfer to TAEASS502 at no additional cost.

You choose to study TAEASS502 through a face-to-face class


You choose to study TAEASS502 through online studies


You choose to obtain TAEASS502 through an RPL application

Include your RPL evidence with your Upgrade submission. If you achieve RPL your cost for this option is $180.00

You don’t intend to obtain TAEASS502

You are welcome to do this but you won’t be eligible for issuance of the TAE40116 qualification, as TAEASS502 is a new Core Unit.

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Step 4: Assessment Planning Activity

There are two options for how you complete your Assessment Planning Activity.

Option 1: RPL Option

If you have designed at least 3 assessment plans (including the design of assessment instruments for each plan), including specific consideration of RPL, for entire Units of Competency or Clusters of Units within the past 12 months you can supply evidence of this to MRWED. Before doing this, you should double-check that:

You need to submit at least 3 Assessment Plans

Each Assessment Plan must be accompanied by Assessment Instruments that you designed pursuant to the Assessment Plans

Each Assessment Plan must be for one or more Units of Competency, not just one assessment instrument or part of a Unit.

The Assessment Plans were developed during the past 12 months.

You are clearly identified as the author or a major contributor to the Assessment Plans and Assessment Instruments.

The quality and quantity of evidence you are presenting is similar to or exceeds the requirements of the Assessment Planning Project detailed on the following pages.

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If you elect to pursue this RPL option for your upgrade submission include copies of:

At least 3 Assessment Plans (with 1 that focuses on RPL assessment)

Assessment Instruments for each of your submitted Assessment Plans

A letter from your manager confirming your role in designing your submitted Assessment Plans and Assessment Instruments.

Option 2: Project Option

If you are unable to supply all the RPL evidence listed above undertake the Assessment Planning Activity commencing on this page.

Assessment Planning Activity

Create three (3) Assessment Plans by reading the following instructions and then completing the templates on pages 19-49

Each Assessment Plan must cover a different endorsed or accredited unit of competency (or clusters of units of competency). For each of the three (3) occasions, you could choose units that you use in your workplace or select one by visiting www.training.gov.au (TGA). You are not required to provide copies of the unit of competency used in this assessment unless requested by a MRWED assessor.

For each of your assessment plans, identify at least 3 different assessment methods and develop the supporting instruments for each identified method

Review each plan and the developed instruments to identify any contextualisation requirements.

Complete all these required tasks by completing Pages

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FIRST ASSESSMENT PLAN

Select a Unit of Competency (or a cluster of Units of Competency) that you use in your workplace or select one by visiting www.training.gov.au (TGA). Select any context of your choice to develop an Assessment Plan, a minimum of 3 Assessment Instruments and other supporting information using the following templates.

Unit of Competency Code:

Unit of Competency Title:

Purpose of assessment:

Target group to be assessed:

Assessor/s:

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Assessment Methods and Instruments: Select at least 3 of the following Assessment Methods. Beside your selected methods write the name of the corresponding instrument. e.g. Questioning – Multiple Choice Test Direct Observation Instrument Name: ______________________

Portfolio Instrument Name: ______________________

Product based methods Instrument Name: ______________________

Questioning Instrument Name: ______________________

Third-party evidence Instrument Name: ______________________

ASSESSMENT MATRIX Note that the selection of columns below should match the selection of instruments you made in the previous section

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Place or Context for assessment to occur:

Workplace Standards to be incorporated:

Materials/resources/any documents needed for assessment:

Special arrangements for assessment:

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Timeline for assessment, how long and how often?

Legal, organisational or ethical requirements:

Reporting arrangements after assessment:

Assessment Plan to be approved by:

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Assessment Method Direct Observation

Instrument Name

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Unit of Competency (code and title)Date of Assessment

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Candidate’s Name

Version Control NumberTask description and Instructions

Did the candidate address the following checklist items? Y/N Comments

Result: (Circle one) Satisfactory /Not Yet satisfactoryFeedback to candidate:

Candidate Feedback:

Candidate signature: Assessors Name:

Date: Assessor Signature:

Assessment Method Questioning

Instrument Name

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Organisation name


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Task Description and Instructions

Questions to be Answered by candidate Y/N

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Date: Assessor Signature:Assessment Method Product based methods

Instrument Name

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Unit of Competency (code and title)

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Date of Assessment

Location

Candidate’s Name


Did the candidate’s item/s meet the following checklist items? Y/N Comments


Candidate Feedback:

I affirm, all work submitted is my true and original work unless otherwise credited.Candidate signature: Assessors Name:


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Assessment method Portfolio

Instrument Name

Organisation name


Location

Candidate’s Name


Portfolio Instructions

Candidate must supply the following as requested Submitted: Y/N

Candidate may also provide evidence from the supplementary list below to enhance proof of competence.

Submitted: Y/N

Overall results: Y/N

Sufficient evidence has been collected

All evidence has conformed to verification requirements

Overall result: Satisfactory/Not Yet Satisfactory

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Assessment method Third Party Evidence

Instrument Name

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Third Party Name

Third Party Position

Third party contact details

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Version control number

Date:

Additional Third Party details:

Skills to be demonstrated by candidate Yes No Comments

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Third party signature

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SECOND ASSESSMENT PLAN

Select a different Unit of Competency (or a different cluster of Units of Competency) that you use in your workplace or select one by visiting www.training.gov.au (TGA). Select any context of your choice to develop a second Assessment Plan, a minimum of 3 different Assessment Instruments and other supporting information using the following templates.

IMPORTANT: You MUST use a different Unit/s of Competency to your First Assessment Plan.





Assessor/s:

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Assessment Methods and Instruments: Select at least 3 of the following Assessment Methods. Beside your selected methods write the name of the corresponding instrument. e.g. Questioning – Multiple Choice Test

Direct Observation Instrument Name: ______________________

Portfolio Instrument Name: ______________________

Product based methods Instrument Name: ______________________

Questioning Instrument Name: ______________________




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THIRD ASSESSMENT PLAN (FOR RPL)

Select a different Unit of Competency (or a different cluster of Units of Competency) that you use in your workplace or select one by visiting www.training.gov.au (TGA). Select any context of your choice to develop a third Assessment Plan, a minimum of 3 different Assessment Instruments and other supporting information using the following templates.

This assessment plan must specificallydemonstrate your ability to plan for RPL.

IMPORTANT: You MUST use a different Unit/s of Competency to your first and second Assessment Plan.

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THIRD ASSESSMENT PLAN TEMPLATE (FOR RPL)

This assessment plan must specificallydemonstrate your ability to plan for RPL.





Assessor/s:

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Assessment Methods and Instruments: Select at least 3 of the following Assessment Methods. Beside your selected methods write the name of the corresponding instrument. e.g. Practical Activity – Challenge Test Checklist Competency Conversation Instrument Name: ______________________

Practical Activity Instrument Name: ______________________

Documents Instrument Name: ______________________


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Step 5: Assessment Validation Activity

There are two options for how you complete your Assessment Validation Activity.

Option 1: RPL Option

If you have completed an assessment validation of an entire assessment tool for one or more Units of Competency within the past 12 months you can supply evidence of this to MRWED. Before doing this you should double-check that:

The assessment validation was for an ENTIRE assessment tool (not just an individual assessment instrument or a moderation of assessment results).

The assessment validation was for one or more Units of Competency, not just one assessment instrument or part of a Unit.

The assessment validation was undertaken sometime during the past 12 months.

You are clearly identified as the author or a major contributor to the assessment validation outcomes and conclusions.

The quality and quantity of evidence you are presenting is similar to or exceeds the requirements of the Assessment Validation Project detailed on the following pages.

If you elect to pursue this RPL option for your upgrade submission include copies of:

The assessment tools you validated

The assessment validation reports

A letter from your manager confirming your role in these validations

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Option 2: Project Option

If you are unable to supply all the RPL evidence listed above, undertake the Assessment Validation Activity commencing on the next page.

Assessment Validation Activity

Demonstrate your current skills and knowledge in assessment validation by undertaking the following tasks:

IT PROS is a new RTO that has just developed a new Assessment Tool for ICTICT102 Operate word-processing applications. Review the assessment tool extracts on pages 52-61

Document your assessment validation of IT PROS Assessment Tool for ICTICT102 Operate word-processing applications by completing the IT PROS Validation Instrument to on pages 61-63.

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ASSESSMENT PLAN


ICTICT102Unit of Competency Title:

Operate word-processing applications


The purpose of assessment is to confirm if candidates can operate word- processing applications and perform basic operations, including creating and formatting documents, creating tables and printing labels.


ITO Pros is a new RTO that specialises in providing small group classes to trainees and inexperienced staff requiring exposure to information technology software applications. Students participating in this unit will be seeking to obtain the basic skills and knowledge required to operate word- processing applications.

It is expected that the assessment candidates will either be individuals looking to develop skills so that they can obtain employment or they will be individuals in the workplace acquiring fundamental knowledge of word-processing under direct supervision or with limited responsibility.

Assessor/s:

Chris Edwards, Morgan Lawlor

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Assessment Methods and Instruments: Select at least 3 of the following Assessment Methods. Beside your selected methods write the name of the corresponding instrument. e.g. Questioning – Multiple Choice Test

Direct Observation Instrument Name: ______________________

Portfolio Instrument Name: Word Processing Portfolio

Product based methods Instrument Name: Podcast Transcript Exercise

Questioning Instrument Name: Written Test




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2. Create documents X X

3. Customise basic settings to meet page layout conventions

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4. Format documents X X

5. Create tables X X

6. Add images X X

7. Print documents X X

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Key personnel:

Administration Officer

IT Manager

Responsibility:

Allocate rooms for training sessions

Ensure that all computers have the required operating system and word processing software


The Written Test and Podcast Transcript Exercise will be conducted during class time when the student and trainer agree that they are ready to undertake these assessments. However, these assessments should not typically be undertaken on the same day. The Word Processing Portfolio will be completed in an identified workplace approved by the trainer.


All submissions should adopt and reference the IT PRO Formatting Policies, which will help equip candidates for real-world industry formatting guidelines.


IT Pro computers will need to be setup for the Podcast Transcript Exercise as this assessment will be conducted during class time.


Assistance from the Student Support Officer will be requested for all candidates who do not have an available workplace where they can undertake their tasks for the Word Processing Portfolio.

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The Podcasting Transcript Exercise is a timed assessment of 45 minutes duration, except where reasonable adjustments are viewed as appropriate based upon a candidate’s individual special circumstances.

Each candidate is entitled to repeat any assessments where competency is not achieved upon payment of the current Resit Fee.


Because IT PROS sometimes assesses minors all assessors must maintain a current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or the equivalent standard in their state of residence.

All IT PROS assessors must maintain currency of all the insurances listed in their employment contracts.


Assessors record their results of the IT PROS Student Management System, save the completed assessment to the student files on the IT PROS Cloud Server and forward any explanatory information and other documents to the Senior Administration Manager.


Head of Learning, Lead Assessor

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Instrument Name Instrument 1: Word Processing Portfolio

Organisation name RTO PROS


ICTICT102 Operate word-processing applications

Date of Assessment

Location RTO PROS Campsie Campus, NSW

Candidate’s Name

Version Control Number V 1-0

Portfolio Instructions The candidate has a maximum of 4 weeks to prepare the documents listed below and submit them to their assessor’s email address. Each portfolio item must be at least 200 words.


An email including a signature with hyperlinked email

A report outlining 3 key auto-numbered recommendations

A text advertisement including bold, underline, italics and 2 colours of text





Feedback to Candidate:

Candidate Feedback:

I affirm, all work submitted is my true and original work unless otherwise credited.Candidate Signature: Assessors Name:


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Assessment Method Product based methods

Instrument Name Instrument 2: Podcast Transcript Exercise

Organisation Name RTO PROS



Date of Assessment


Candidate’s Name


V 1-0

Task description and Instructions

The candidate has a maximum of 45 minutes to transcribe the podcast using word processing software, including formatting, so that it is ready to be copied into a website podcast show notes page.


Podcast episode number is included

Podcast episode title is included and formatted to show that it is a title

The podcast content has been divided into at least 8 paragraphs

A bulleted list has been used for the list of techniques

The entire podcast has been transcribed within the provided time limit

Less than 10 punctuation or grammatical errors

Less than 10 spelling (or wrong word) errors


Candidate Feedback:


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Instrument Name Assessment Instrument 3: Written Test

Organisation name RTO PROS



Date of Assessment


Candidate’s Name

Version Control Number V 1-0


The candidate has an untimed opportunity to answer all of the below questions whilst under the supervision of the assessor.


Q. Which ergonomic work practices and strategies have you employed while you are using word processor software?

A.Q. How have you organised your work area to ensure an ergonomic work environment while you are using word processor software?

A.Q. How do you open and view different toolbars in your favourite word-processor?

A.Q. Using your favourite word-processor, what is the quickest way to create a table with shaded row and column headings?

A.Q. Describe how you insert and re-size a photo into a word-processing document?

A.Q. List all the steps to print a document.


Candidate Feedback:


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Instructions for Assessment Instrument 1: Word Processing Portfolio

Instructions For Assessors including reasonable adjustments

For any assessment in this Unit where a candidate does not achieve competency they are entitled to re-attempt the assessment again at least 14 days after their previous attempt.

Candidates have a maximum of four (4) weeks to prepare their assessment portfolio.

Before submitting the assessment the candidate needs to sign the assessment cover sheet to confirm they understand the IT PROS Grievance and Appeals Procedure and their authenticity obligations.

After the submission of the portfolio the assessor must complete the marking and submit the result and their feedback comments to the IT PROS Student Administration System within the next 10 days.

Instructions For Candidates

For any assessment in this Unit where you do not achieve competency you are entitled to re-attempt that assessment again at least 14 days after their previous attempt.

You have a maximum of four (4) weeks to prepare your assessment portfolio.

Before submitting the assessment you need to sign the assessment cover sheet to confirm you understand the IT PROS Grievance and Appeals Procedure and the authenticity obligations.

After the submission of the portfolio the assessor must complete the marking and submit the result and their feedback comments to the IT PROS Student Administration System within the next 10 days.

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Instructions for Assessment Instrument 2: Podcast Transcript Exercise


The Podcasting Transcript Exercise is a timed assessment of 45 minutes duration, except where reasonable adjustments are viewed as appropriate based upon a candidate’s individual special circumstances.

Before commencing the assessment the candidate needs to sign the assessment cover sheet to confirm they understand the IT PROS Grievance and Appeals Procedure and their authenticity obligations.

The assessor MUST remain in the same room as the candidate at all times during this assessment. Upon request from the candidate the assessor has discretion to permit the candidate to take a toilet break during which the timer is paused and the audio equipment MUST remain in the room while the candidate is away.

At the conclusion of the assessment the assessor shall not immediately grade the exercise or indicate to the student any expectation of their result. The assessor must complete the marking and submit the result and their feedback comments to the IT PROS Student Administration System within the next seven (7) days.


The Podcasting Transcript Exercise is a timed assessment of 45 minutes duration.

Before commencing the assessment you need to sign the assessment cover sheet to confirm you understand the IT PROS Grievance and Appeals Procedure and their authenticity obligations.

The assessor will remain in the same room as you at all times during this assessment. If you encounter any technical problems or require assistance of any type during the assessment ask your assessor.

You will be notified of your assessment result and receive your feedback comments through the IT PROS Student Administration System within the next ten (10) days.

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Instructions for Assessment Instrument 3: Written Test


The Written Test is an untimed assessment. It is expected that most candidates will complete the test within less than 30 minutes. Before commencing the assessment the candidate needs to sign the assessment cover sheet to confirm they understand the IT PROS Grievance and Appeals Procedure and their authenticity obligations.

The assessor MUST remain in the same room as the candidate at all times during this assessment. Upon request from the candidate, the assessor should typically not permit the candidate to take a toilet break. At the conclusion of the assessment the assessor shall not immediately grade the exercise or indicate to the student any expectation of their result. The assessor must complete the marking and submit the result and feedback to the IT PROS Student Administration System within the next 7 days.

Where a candidate’s individual special circumstances suggest that it would be helpful, it is expected to be viewed as a reasonable adjustment for the assessor to privately conduct an oral assessment with the candidate instead of the written test. In an oral test the same questions MUST be used and the assessor must para-phrase the candidate’s answers onto the written test.


The Written Test is an untimed assessment. It is expected that most candidates will complete the test within less than 30 minutes. Before commencing the assessment you need to sign the assessment cover sheet to confirm you understand the IT PROS Grievance and Appeals Procedure and their authenticity obligations.

The assessor will remain in the same room as you at all times during this assessment. If you require assistance of any type ask your assessor. You will be notified of your assessment result and receive your feedback comments through the IT PROS Student Administration System within 10 days.

If you have individual special circumstances that make completing a written test challenging for you then you are welcome to ask your assessor about the options for an alternative type of assessment prior to the date of your test.

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IT PROS ASSESSMENT VALIDATION INSTRUMENT

Review Date: _________________

Unit/s of Competency:

Purpose of Validation:

Names of Validator/s:

Questions Circle1. Is there a logical sequence of assessment

questions/activities?Y / N

2. Is the candidate provided with clear instructions? Y / N

3. Is the timeframe provided adequate to complete the assessment?

Y / N

4. Are all elements, performance criteria, knowledge evidence, performance evidence and assessment conditions assessed?

Y / N

5. Are there any errors or misleading information in the assessment instrument or other materials?

Y / N

6. Is feedback to students provided and documented? Y / N

7. Are all documents version controlled? Y / N

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Technical Principles of Assessment:

Does the assessment process meet each technical principle of assessment?

Principles If yes, reason why/If no, recommendation for improvement

Valid assessment

Yes No

Reliable assessment

Yes No

Flexible assessment

Yes No

Fair assessment

Yes No

What are two (2) ways you could improve this assessment tool?

1.

2.

After completing this activity please proceed to Step 6 and add your signature to the Authenticity Statement.

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Step 6: Authenticity Statement

I declare that all evidence submitted in support of this Upgrade application from TAE40110 to TAE40116 is authentic and honest.

Except where acknowledged, I am solely responsive for the content, organization, and construction of this portfolio of evidence. I further certify that the documents referenced in and submitted as evidence are authentic.

Signature of the RPL Applicant:_____________

(You can type your name as an electronic signature as an alternative to

scanning)

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Pre-Submission Review

All of your Upgrade evidence (including the Enrolment Form) should be provided to MRWED at the same time. Before submitting your application please confirm that you are ready to submit each of the following:

Step 1 Currency Evidence

Check that you have completed Page 13-14 and provide copies of your TAE40110 qualification, transcript of results and professional development evidence to MRWED.

Step 2 TAELLN411 Delivery Mode Choice

Check that you have completed Page 15.


Check that you have completed Page 16.

Step 4 Assessment Planning Activity (Required if you are upgrading to TAEASS401)

Check that you have completed Pages 17-49 or alternatively include your RPL evidence in your submission.


Check that you have completed Pages 50-63 or alternatively include your RPL evidence in your submission.

Step 6 Authenticity Statement

Check that you have signed the Authenticity Statement on Page 64.

Step 7 Enrolment Form

Check that you have completed all required sections of the Enrolment Form on Pages 66-74.

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Step 7: Enrolment Form

ENROLMENT FORMTAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Please note: All sections with an asterisk (*) must be completedSection 1: Payment Details

*Who is responsible for paying the account for this training?

Employer/Organisation-You must complete sections 4 and 9 (even if credit card details are provided). If you are enrolling more than one student please submit a separate enrolment form for each student.

Student (Please ensure all sections are completed prior to submitting your enrolment)

Section 2a: Student’s Details *Student name and DOB on enrolment must match the Unique Student Identifier*

*Student’s Last Name: *Student’s First Name:

Student’s Middle Name:

*Student’s Gender:

Female Male

*Student’s DOB ______/______/______

*Student Email Address:

Unique Student IdentifierIf you have an existing USI please enter below. If not, you will receive further instructions upon receipt of enrolment or visit www.usi.gov.au

USI:

*Student Contact Phone:

Home:

Mobile:

Work:

*Student’s Residential address Unit/Flat #_________Street/Lot #_________

Street Name_________________________

Suburb_____________________________

Post Code___________State____________

Country_____________________________

Student’s Postal Address(If different from residential) Unit/Flat #_________Street/Lot #____________

Street Name / PO Box# ___________________

Suburb____________________________

Post Code___________State_______________

Country________________________________

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Section 2b - Employment

*Of the following categories, which BEST describes your current employment status?

Full time employee Part – time employee Self-employed not employing others Employer Employed – unpaid worker in a family business Unemployed – seeking full time work Unemployed seeking part-time work Not employed – not seeking employment

Section 2c - Language and cultural diversity

*What is your country of birth? *What is your main language?

English Other - Please specify:_________________*What is your town of birth?

*What is your Citizenship Status?

Australian Citizen New Zealand Citizen Permanent humanitarian Visa Holder None of the above

*How well do you speak English

Very Well Well Not well Poorly

*What is your nationality *Do you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?

No Yes, Aboriginal Yes, Torres Strait Islander

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*Are you still attending school?

No Yes

*If no, what year did you complete school

E.g. 1980 ___________________________________

*What was the highest COMPLETED level of schooling?

Year 12 or equivalent Year 11 or equivalent Year 10 or equivalent Year 9 or equivalent Year 8 or below Did not attend school

Section 2e - Disability

*Do you consider yourself to have a disability, impairment or a long-term health condition?

No – Go to section 2f Yes – Complete section 2e in full

*Will you require extra assistance to undertake your course with MRWED?

No Yes – A MRWED team member will be in contact

with you to discuss any additional requirements.

If yes, please indicate the areas of disability, impairment or long-term health conditions:

Hearing/Deaf Mental illness Physical Acquired brain impairment Intellectual Vision Learning Medical condition Other – Specify:__________________________

__________________________________________

Section 2f - Previous qualifications achieved*Have you successfully completed any of the following qualifications?

No – Go to section 2g Yes – Complete below

AQ = Australian Qualification AE = Australian Equivalent I = International

Select qualification and which standard it applies to

Bachelor degree or higher Advanced Diploma or associate degree Diploma or associate diploma Cert IV or advanced certificate/technician Cert III or trade certificate Cert II Cert I Certificate other than above

AQ

AE

I

Section 2g - Study reason

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*Of the following categories, which BEST describes your main reason for undertaking this course?

To get a job It was a requirement of my job To develop my existing business I wanted extra skills for my job To start my own business To get into another course of study To try for a different career For personal interest or self-development To get a better job or promotion Other reasons – Please explain:

Section 3 - Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)

MRWED Training and Assessment is committed to supporting all of its students in successfully completing their selected course of study. National research consistently indicates that many students will require some level of LLN support. As such, we recognise that we have a responsibility to understand each student’s unique LLN needs.

Our desire is to identify any LLN need that you may have as a student and to assist you in reducing the impact this may have on your studies with MRWED. Therefore, we ask for you to either opt in or opt out of an LLN assessment, which will help us to determining how best to assist you.

Please select one of the following options:

*

- I appreciate that MRWED is interested in my LLN capabilities, however I affirm that I do not require any assistance with LLN for the course I am choosing to undertake. Please finalise my enrolment.

*If you have selected this option your enrolment will be processed on receipt of your completed enrolment form.

- I am unsure if my LLN capabilities are sufficient for the level of study I am undertaking, therefore I elect to submit the completed LLN assessment to MRWED for assessment.

*If you have selected this option, your enrolment will not be processed until a formal LLN assessment has been completed. A MRWED Learning Leader will be in contact with you to arrange this assessment.

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All candidates looking to complete the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment must be aware that this qualification has an entry requirement. The requirement states:

Those entering this program must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in their proposed teaching and assessing area. Vocational competency is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.

Based on this entry requirement, we require that you provide information on the following:

A: Briefly describe your vocational experience, which relates to the area that you wish to train and assess. (e.g. I am a chef by trade and wish to train and assess hospitality and commercial cooking)

B: Please list any unit/s of competency or qualifications/s that you currently hold, that you intend to train and/or assess. (e.g. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery)

I confirm that for my response for question A and B above will be the area/s I intend to use my Certificate IV in Training and Assessment when successfully completed.

YES

NO

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Section 5: Employer/Organisation Invoice Details

Complete this section if the invoice is to be addressed to an employer/organisation responsible for paying this account.

*Accounts Department Contact’s Surname: *Employer/Company Legal Name:

*Accounts Department Contact’s First Name: *Employer/Company Trading Name:

*Accounts Department Post Address (Line 1): *Accounts Department Phone:

Accounts Department Post Address (Line 2): *Accounts Department Email:

Suburb: State: Purchase Order Number:

Postcode: Country:

Section 6: Referral Details

How did you first hear about MRWED?

BRW or other magazine Conference or eventBing or Yahoo Google Other Internet SearchEmployer or manager Friend or family Other referralFacebook Twitter LinkedIn or social mediaTV, radio or other media Unsure (cannot remember)

If you were referred to MRWED by a manager, other person or company who was it?

Referring Contact’s Surname: Referring Contact’s Phone:

Referring Contact’s First Name(s): Referring Contact’s Email:

Referring Contact’s Employer/Company: Referring Contact’s Position Title:

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Section 7: Course Date Selections

If the student is completing the course using only Online or RPL then DO NOT complete this section.

If the student intends to complete some or all of the course through face-to-face training then please indicate the course locations and date preferences below.

TAELLN411 CT Online Correspondence Face to face $0 $350 $350 $350

TAEASS502 CT Online Correspondence Face to face $0 $450 $450 $650

Unit How are you going to complete these units?

If you have chosen Face to Face as your preferred option, please select a date and location. Available dates can be viewed here www.mrwed/timetable

TAELLN411 ___/___/___

TAEASS502 ___/___/___

Unit Start Date Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Custom

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Section 8: Terms and ConditionsMRWED pricing is reviewed on an occasional basis and subject to change at any time prior to MRWED receiving an enrolment. Before submitting an enrolment to MRWED all students are required to confirm that they have read and accept the relevant policies associated with their course selection as found in the MRWED Participant Handbook - http://www.mrwed.edu.au/forms

Do you, as the student or on behalf of the student, confirm that you have read and agree to the relevant policies associated to the course selection?

I agree Signature - _______ DATE: / /

Parent/Guardian Signature _______ DATE: / / (For students under the age of 18)

If you are submitting this form electronically you can type your name as an electronic signature.

You can submit this form to Free fax 1800 333 082 or email to [email protected] or Post to MRWED, P.O. Box 325, Caboolture, QLD 4510.

Section 9: Employer/ Organisation AuthorityOnly applicable when the Employer or Organisation are responsible for paying this account.

I (Name) _______________________ (Job Title) _____________________ as an

Authorised Representative of (Organisation) ___________________ hereby confirm

that payment will be made in accordance with MRWED Training and Assessment's

Terms and Conditions unless a Corporate Credit Account agreement is in place,

which may vary these terms.

Signature - _______ DATE: / /

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Section 10: Payment Details

BPAY

EFT (Ring FREECALL 1800 2 TRAIN for bank details)

Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard and American Express only)

Cheque or Money Order - Made payable to ‘MRWED Training and Assessment’ - To be sent to PO Box 325, Caboolture, QLD 4510

*Please note that if a company credit card is supplied Section 4 MUST be completed

Credit Card DetailsCard Holder’s Name: Card Number: - - - Expiry Date: / CCV_____ Authorised Amount: $ Card Holder’s Signature: __________________

You can submit this form by:

Free fax 1800 333 082 or

Email to [email protected] or

Post to MRWED, P.O. Box 325, Caboolture, QLD 4510.

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