IVEQA Award in Vocational Skills (Tertiary & Adult Education) provides a globally transportable and relevant certification for trainers, assessors and moderators.

IPSQA focuses on assessment rather than training, which is why we do not offer role-specific instructor certifications. This approach helps maintain the integrity and impartiality of our assessment practices. However, we recognize the critical importance of having credible and experienced trainers, assessors, assessment designers and moderators regardless whether they are in the public safety sector or not. 

The Award in Vocational Skills (Tertiary & Adult Education) (ATAE®) certification is a comprehensive, ISO17024:2012 compliant quality-assured program designed to ensure adult educators have the necessary skills and knowledge needed to become effective educators to deliver skills based training, undertake personnel competency assessment, design assessment tools and perform pre- and post-assessment moderation.

The Award is jointly issued by the International Vocational and Educational Qualifications Authority (IVEQA) and the International Public Safety Qualifications Authority.

Pre-requisites:

Candidate must hold prior to commencing assessment for the ATAE®:

  • IPSQA Assessor Course
  • IPSQA Administrator Course
  • CorePass® Workplace Trainer (or RPL of equivalent*)
  • CorePass® Integrated Assessment Design and Moderation Course (or RPL of equivalent*)

The Award in Tertiary & Adult Education [ATAE®] requires the successful completion of three parts:

  • Part A: Supervised multi-choice examination
  • Part B: Practical skills assessment – observation of instructional ability
  • Part C: Completion of portfolio of evidence including supervisor attestation and verified experience (delivery, assessemnt design and pre/post assessment moderation)

Part A and B tests candidates against a range of knowledge and skill requirements including:

  • Adult learning theory and concepts
  • Instructional design models
  • Lesson plan development
  • Managing group dynamics
  • Skills lesson delivery to adult learning groups
  • Preparing candidates for assessment
  • Competency assessment
  • Candidate feedback
  • Evaluation of training sessions
  • Assessmememt design
  • Pre- and post-assessment moderation of assessment tools

Assessment Overview:

Part A: A standardized online exam is used as part of the assessment (Part A) and available in over 50 languages and tested under the supervision of a proctor. Accredited Testing Centres (ATCs) may also develop their own examination and subject it for moderation and approval by IPSQA (a fee applies).

Part B: As an ISO17024:2023 compliant certification product, the skill assessment is undertaken by an independent assessor (by subject matter experts holding a diploma or higher in adult education).

Part C: The candidate must also submit a portfolio of evidence to validate their competency in training, assessing, assessment design and moderation, within 6 months. This portfolio is reviewed by a different assessor (assigned by IPSQA), not domiciled in the same country as the candidate as part of our Foreign Interference Protection (FIP) protocol which is unique to IPSQA.

Though we require our assessors to maintain currency, the ATAE® does not expire and is valid regardless of subsequent versions being issued. Candidate for this award must complete the IPSQA Assessor course, but are under no obligation or guarantee of being designated a registered IPSQA assessor or have assessor scope approved.

Audience

The IPSQA/IVEQA Award in Vocational Skills (Tertiary & Adult Education) (ATAE®) is designed to appeal to a diverse group of professionals from various industries from public safety, construction, energy, mining and other trades. This certification is particularly relevant for:

  • Assessors: Professionals who evaluate the competence and skills of others in their field.
  • Trainers and Instructors: Those responsible for delivering educational content and developing skills in others.
  • Team Leaders: Individuals who guide and mentor teams within their organizations.
  • Training Officers: Specialists dedicated to organizing and overseeing training programs.
  • Learning & Development Officers: Professionals focused on enhancing the knowledge and capabilities of their workforce.

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Next Steps

Successful candidates working within the public safety sector may wish to consider seeking higher level certification offered by IPSQA such as our ProQual NFPA 1041 (Fire & Emergency Services) Instructor Level I-III.

Candidates must demonstrate skills consistently with approved references such as the text Fire and Emergency Services Instructor (IFSTA).

For candidates seeking certification for related competencies, IPSQA offers a range of other certification products including:

Real-time QR code certificate verification on all IPSQA products

*Recognition of Prior Learning

Accredited Testing Centres can provide Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for CorePass® Workplace Trainer for those holding one of the following:

  • National Certificate in Adult Education & Training or higher
  • New Zealand Certificate in Adult & Tertiary Teaching or higher
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (any version) or higher
  • Instructor Certification from a recognised global training agency or state government department.

IPSQA can provide Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for the IPSQA Integrated Assessment Design and Moderation Course for those holding one of the following groups:

  • Unit Standard 11551 Moderate Assessment/Quality Assure Assessment AND Unit Standard 11552 Design Assessment.
  • TAEASS503 Lead assessment validation processes AND TAEASS512 Design and develop assessment tools.

A fee may apply for the above. RPL is not available for the IPSQA Assessor or Administrator courses.

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