Health Trainer Requirements

To work as a Health Teacher/Trainer, delivering one or more of Connect 'n' Grow's certificate programs to students the teacher must hold:

1. TAE40116/TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or its successor) or

2. TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment plus the following units:

   • TAELLN411 (or its successor) or TAELLN401A, and

   • TAEASS502 (or its successor) or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B or

3. A diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education or

4. A credential issued by a higher education provider (as defined by section 16-1 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003) which would enable the individual to satisfy the academic requirements for registration as a secondary school teacher in accordance with the registration requirements in at least one State or Territory, and one of the following credentials or the successor to one of the following credentials:

   • TAESS00011/TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or

   • TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set

In addition to the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent, as stated above), a Health Teacher/Trainer must also hold:

• Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered

• Current industry skills directly related to the training and assessment by:

  • Maintaining a current health registration; or

  • Complete one day of relevant industry placement

• Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

• Current certification in both First Aid and CPR (required if delivering)

• Teacher Registration or Blue Card (QLD Working with Children)

• Undertake relevant professional development

We recognise that Accredited Teachers have the skills and knowledge relevant to working with people, organising daily work activities, stress management strategies and will have been required to participate in WHS activities such as WHS induction, emergency procedures, WHS meetings and risk assessments.  Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) takes into account the existing skills and knowledge you have already demonstrated in your workplace.  Please refer to our Teacher Accelerated Program for more information.

While prior experience is not mandatory, it is beneficial to have some experience in the health and community services field. This can enhance your understanding of the role and improve your effectiveness as a Health Trainer.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the maintenance, enhancement and extension of one’s knowledge, expertise and competence. CPD may include formal and informal learning activities. All CPD is relevant to the qualifications being delivered and should be completed by the end of Term 4 each year.