TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set
Take the lead in training and assessment!
Gain the skills and knowledge to conduct assessments with confidence in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. The TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set will empower you to assess competency-based training, ensure industry standards are met and operate in a VET environment without supervision.
This skill set is also a great opportunity for participants with a secondary education degree to advance their careers!

This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. *Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Broome
When Semester 2, 2025
Study Mode On Campus
The TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set provides students with the skills to assess and improve vocational educational training.
This course teaches participants how to assess competency, improve training, and work independently in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Including:
- Plan, prepare, and conduct assessments using nationally recognised training products
- Conducting competency-based assessment
- Managing robust validations of training products.
For participants with a secondary education degree, your existing qualifications and experience can help you become a trainer and assessor in the VET sector. Take the next step today!
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You can demonstrate vocational competence in your intended training and assessing area, meaning you bring industry experience relevant to the course units. For guidance on this requirement, reach out to your lecturer on campus.
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You are comfortable with computer and digital literacy tasks, such as using Microsoft Office to create documents and conducting internet research.
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You have strong communication, interpersonal, and research skills that support effective engagement in training.
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You have a stable internet connection, along with access to a computer, printer, and scanner.
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You have access to a real workplace where you can facilitate learning as part of your assessments.
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You have at least six people (friends, family, or colleagues) who can participate as learners in your training and assessments.
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You’re prepared to commit approximately 200-300 hours to structured, out-of-class activities and assessments.
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Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $47.35 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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TAEASS412 Assess competence | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14.15 |
TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation | $0.00 | $0.00 | $16.60 |
TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs | $0.00 | $0.00 | $16.60 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2025.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.