You have built a career on the tools. You know your trade inside-out. You have mentored apprentices, explained jobs to new team members, and maybe even run toolbox talks.
But what if you could take those years of hard-earned skills and turn them into a new career, one that lets you pass on your knowledge, stay in your industry, and maybe even give your back and knees a well-earned break?
That’s exactly what becoming a qualified trainer and assessor can do for you. And the first step? Completing the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment the industry-required qualification that allows you to deliver and assess nationally recognised training.
Why So Many Tradies Are Making the Move
Here’s what’s driving the shift from the worksite to the training room:
• Flexibility – choose casual, part-time, or full-time training roles.
• Stay connected to your trade while reducing physical strain.
• Higher earning potential with the right qualifications.
• Personal satisfaction from shaping the next generation of skilled workers.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to teach what I know” – you’re not alone.
Do You Need the TAE40122?
Short answer: yes.
This qualification isn’t about teaching you your trade, you’ve already mastered that. Instead, it gives you the skills to:
• Train adults effectively.
• Create useful training resources.
• Assess competency fairly and according to national standards.
• Meet compliance requirements for registered training organisations (RTOs).
What you will learn
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 12
6 core units plus 6 elective units
- TAEPDD401 Work effectively in the VET sector
- BSBAUD412 Work within compliance frameworks
- TAEDES412 Design and develop plans for vocational training
- TAEDES411 Use nationally recognised training products to meet vocational training needs
- TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction
- TAEDEL411 Facilitate vocational training
- TAEDEL412 Facilitate workplace-based learning
- TAEDEL414 Mentor in the workplace
- TAEASS412 Assess competence
- TAEASS413 Participate in assessment validation
- TAELLN421 Integrate core skills support into training and assessment
- TAELLN423 Integrate employability skills support into training and assessment
Without it, you can’t deliver or assess nationally recognised training in Australia.
A Tradie-Friendly Way to Get Qualified
We know classroom study doesn’t always work for busy trades people. That’s why at Healthy Business Training Academy (RTO 30831), we’ve created a flexible, fully supported pathway that lets you:
• Study online in your own time.
• Work one-on-one with a mentor who understands your industry.
• Learn through real-world examples drawn from your trade.
• Get ongoing support so you never feel stuck.
Your Free Starter Pack
We’ve put together a Free Starter Pack that shows you:
• The exact steps to go from the tools to the training room.
• Funding and payment options.
• A quick self-checklist to see if you’re ready.
It’s free to download, just enter your name and email below, and you’ll get instant access.
Ready to Start Your Next Chapter?
Becoming a trainer isn’t about leaving your trade behind. It’s about keeping your trade alive by passing it on.
Grab your free Starter Pack, and start exploring how you can turn your skills into a career that works for your lifestyle.
Fees
$3,350 Distance with full one on one mentoring and support
$350 per unit for single units of competency resulting in a SoA. All units can be completed individually.
Payment Plan – Individually Funded Students can apply for a payment plan for fees over $1500.
*South Australia Government Funding Available $1200 Co-Contribution Fee payable – conditions apply.
