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Trainer Skills Matrix – AQTF
Element 1.4
One of the main areas found in RTO non compliance's is
trainer/assessor competencies. In some instances I have noted that
training/assessing staff did not have the correct Certificate IV in
Training and Assessment and yet they had been signed off by their
respective manager as competent to train/assess.
In other cases, the staff member had
the required training and assessment and vocational competencies
but did not know how to, or in fact was not provided guidance on
how to evidence the fact adequately.
The Trainer Skills Matrix (TSM)
Okay, let's look at how to ensure and achieve compliance:
And so to evidence that your trainer/assessors have met Element
1.4, it is recommended to develop a TSM. A TSM is a word or excel
document which details your trainer/assessors ability and
qualifications to train/assess in a particular course.
Note: If the trainer/assessor cannot complete this process
then they should not be training/assessing.
Creating a TSM format is easy (here is one format I have used in
many RTOs)
Start by inserting the Title and Code of Qualification and also the
respective Unit. Then create a table with 3 columns detailing:
1. The Element
2. Trainer/Assessor Qualifications (e.g. TAA,TAE ) and Vocational
Qualifications which are the same or equivalent to unit
competency.
Note: If the unit is not current or does not match fully
then further evidence is required in next column
3. Trainers Industry Skills/Experience directly related to
unit/element and currency.
Note: In the case that the trainer has completed the
exact qualification they will be training/assessing, then they may
only need to map to unit level.
Tip: In one instance I saw an auditor drill down to performance
criteria level - this certainly was not necessary.
In my training/assessing days I had developed my own matrix down to
element level – this format never failed an audit. You should also
ensure and detail how currency is being maintained and
upgraded.
Finally
The trainer’s skills matrix is then signed by trainer/assessor as
being true and correct. The Training Manager (or authorised
manager) should check and approve all trainer skill matrices and
look at each one from the perspective of “if this person was
applying to me for RPL, would this matrix cover what is
required.” If not, then more detail is required.
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