Have you done your Cert IV in TAE?

Whenever I ask this question, the conversation goes something like this:

ME:  Do you have your Cert IV? 

THEM:  (eyes rolling) Yes.

ME:  What was your experience? 

THEM:  (groaning) Terrible!

ME:  What was the cost? 

THEM:  Hundreds of dollars….hours and hours of time.

ME:  What did you learn? 

THEM: Nothing.  Well, not quite nothing.  I learned how to photocopy and hole punch piles of paper into a folder of evidence.

ME:  What did you learn about being a great trainer?

THEM:  Nothing

Whilst some people have a good experience of their Cert IV, I believe the TAE is a bit like learning to drive.  If the driving instructor is poor, then they will create poor drivers.

The reason that I believe this qualification is failing our workplace trainers is that the focus is on compliance rather than creating engaging learning experiences.

Don’t get me wrong.  I’m all for ensuring that our trainers meet the requirements of the qualification.

My concern is that there is not sufficient emphasis on the delivery of sessions, and teaching participant engagement strategies.  Despite the curriculum espousing a balanced approach, and the best intentions of the providers, the reality of the delivery of the program rarely matches what is espoused.

The above is an extract from my white paper on this topic.  Click here to download the full paper.  AND if you are interested in really becoming that great trainer who engages participants and gets fantastic results, check out my Beyond Cert IV program.