C IV in TAA Review

I have provided a link to a review of the C IV in TAA program. Interesting read particularly the conclusion. A quote from the conclusion:

What remains at issue, however, is how well the certificate IV provides novice teachers and trainers with the knowledge bases and a sense of self-efficacy and preparedness as they enter the field. The Practitioner experiences and expectations with the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104)project is designed to explore individual practitioner experiences and expectations: upon completion of the qualification after approximately a six-month period of application in the field upon a final reflection of the usefulness and impact of their training in the certificate C IV approximately 12 months after completion”

This is a critical study as I have for a long time held that we could do a better job of preparing new trainers for the world of training. Some solutions to this are professional development programs (short), blogs, online networks and a professional body who manges real ongoing trainer development. The core, the foundation of the trainer sector, is not better curriculum, better buildings, better infrastructure it is effective, capable and passionate trainers.

The link: http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2183.html