Introducing the Annual Currency Evaluation (ACE) – the ultimate certification for Trainers and Assessors who are serious about staying sharp, staying current, and standing out.

Designed with RTOs and Trainers in mind, ACE is more than a certification—it’s a powerful quality assurance tool. It helps Registered Training Organisations uphold excellence, demonstrate compliance, and build trust with clients and learners alike.

With ACE, you’re not only showcasing your own professional commitment but raising the bar for the entire VET sector. It’s your mark of credibility, your edge in a competitive market, and your contribution to a stronger, more respected training industry.

Be recognised. Be current. Be ACE.

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Overview

As the Vocational Education and Training Sector enters a new era with the release of the Standards for RTOs 2025, it has never been more important to strive for quality.

The Annual Currency Evaluation (ACE) is your benchmark of excellence, designed to ensure the integrity, trust, and currency of Australia’s training and assessing professionals remains strong. This is essential as we step into a new landscape marked by relaxed trainer entry requirements.

This is not just another assessment or professional development opportunity. ACE is a bold step forward for the sector – and it’s one that should be undertaken every year by all trainers and assessors.

 

Certification Highlights

What you will gain from the Annual Currency Evaluation (ACE):

Nationally respected verification
During your four hour evaluation you will demonstrate that your skills, knowledge, and training practices are up-to-date and aligned with current standards – without needing to update your qualification.

Annual certification
Receive a professional ACE certificate, valid for 12-months. It’s your yearly badge of credibility and commitment to excellence.

Tailored for VET professionals
Built specifically for Australian Trainers and Assessors, ACE reflects the real-world demands and expectations of the sector.

Supports compliance and audit readiness
A valuable asset for your professional portfolio and a smart addition to your RTOs quality assurance framework.

Flexible and accessible
Choose from self-paced or scheduled virtual assessments (for groups of eight or more) – completed online from wherever you are.

Sector-wide quality uplift
By completing ACE annually, you are contributing to a stronger, more consistent standard across the industry.

 

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For Trainers and Assessors

Stay current. Stay confident. Every year.

You have worked hard to build you reputation and ACE helps you to protect it, year after year.

Whether you are actively training or returning to the profession you love, ACE verifies that your skills and knowledge are up-to-date, relevant and aligned with current best practice for that year.

All trainers and assessors should undertake ACE annually to maintain their professional edge and ensure ongoing compliance.

With ACE you will:

• Demonstrate your commitment to ongoing professional development
• Boost your employability and recognition across the sector
• Stand out in job applications and contract tenders
• Avoid the cost and time of a full qualification update when it’s not required
• Your learners deserve the best and so do you.

 

Why ACE Matters

 

The VET sector plays a critical role in building Australia’s workforce. With recent regulatory changes lowering the entry barrier for trainers to be deemed qualified, there is a growing risk of qualified not always meaning current.

ACE is the annual check-in our industry needs. It provides:

• A credible benchmark
• A trusted yearly verification of professional currency
• A valuable alternative to qualification
• A proactive approach to maintaining trust and excellence

ACE gives you more than a certificate. It gives you confidence and helps keep the sector strong.

Price & Delivery

Recorded webinars, self-paced learning and interactive online assessments

Stay ahead in your career with the Annual Currency Evaluation (ACE). Designed for trainers who want to maintain their professional edge, the ACE is a quick and cost-effective way to validate your skills and meet industry standards.

Here’s what makes ACE stand out:

• Recorded lessons available 24/7: Learn at your own pace with engaging recorded lessons covering all required content, accessible anytime, anywhere.
• Convenient online assessment: Complete the evaluation entirely online, allowing you to demonstrate your currency without disrupting your busy schedule.
• Expand your skills: Access to resources and tips designed to expand your skills and encourage reflection.
• Exclusive renewal pricing: Renew your ACE certification at a 20% discount when you complete your evaluation before your current certification expires.
• Focus purely on showcasing your skills: No vocational placement or additional workshops required. Kickstart or refresh your journey as a confident, compliant, and competitive trainer with ACE. Validate your expertise and secure your place in the VET sector today!

Assessment

Learn about the assessment tasks included in the ACE and how these will demonstrate the currency of your skills as a trainer and assessor. The resources that we provide are designed to streamline the process, helping you showcase your expertise with ease.

VET sector essentials
As part of this assessment, you’ll demonstrate your understanding of the VET sector and key compliance requirements through knowledge-based tasks. You’ll start by outlining the purpose of the VET sector and identifying its key stakeholders. You’ll then use Training.gov.au (TGA) to locate and interpret training product information, such as units of competency, packaging rules, and assessment conditions.

Next, you’ll highlight key compliance requirements from the Standards for RTOs (2025), with a focus on assessment practices and trainer obligations. Finally, you’ll apply your knowledge to real-world compliance scenarios, identifying risks and outlining strategies to meet national standards. This assessment ensures you can both understand and apply core compliance concepts in an RTO setting.

Reflect & refine your training practice
In this assessment, you’ll reflect on and refine your training practice through a series of applied tasks. You’ll begin by planning engaging and effective training sessions, demonstrating your ability to structure content and activities that support student learning and participation.

You’ll then explore current digital tools and delivery trends, evaluating how technology can enhance training outcomes in different contexts. Finally, you’ll show how you can adapt your delivery to meet the needs of diverse learners, including strategies for supporting different learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and levels of ability. This assessment ensures you’re equipped to deliver inclusive, engaging, and up-to-date training in a range of environments.

Showcase your training practice
In this assessment, you’ll demonstrate your ability to prepare and deliver an engaging training introduction. You’ll begin by designing a training resource to support the introduction of a chosen unit or topic—this may include a visual aid, activity, or support material that enhances learner understanding.

You’ll then deliver your training introduction, showcasing your ability to create a positive learning environment, clearly communicate key points, and engage your audience. To complete the task, you’ll provide effective learner feedback, demonstrating how you support student progress through constructive, respectful, and actionable responses. This assessment focuses on your ability to plan, present, and respond as a confident and capable trainer.

 

Prequisites for ACE enrolments

Enrolment into this evaluation is as per the terms and conditions as listed in our Student Guide. Please ensure you review and agree to these terms and conditions prior to enrolment.

• Hold the TAE40110 / TAE40116 / TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (Plenty students will receive a one year ACE certificate upon completion of the TAE40122).
• You must have:
  
  • An appropriate level of English language skill which is important to the likelihood of participant success
  • Access to a computer (with Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word and a web browser installed)
  • Access to the internet
  • Access to a video and audio recording device such as a smart phone or web cam
  • An understanding of how to use Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader, be able to download, scan and upload documents, and know how to access online materials.
• To successfully complete this course you must be able to independently complete the following:
  
  • Able to use Word, open PDF’s, save, rename and move files around, download and upload files in online systems and be comfortable to learn new programs and technology
  • Search and read a range of information from the internet using sites such as training.gov.au
  • Have access to a computer or laptop (a phone or tablet is not sufficient) and are comfortable to use this without guidance
  • Write a range of different documents including learning programs, session plans, describing contents and ideas, outlining reasons and opinions and developing resources such as powerpoints, handouts, quizzes and observation checklists
  • Be creative and have problem solving abilities so you can adapt and find solutions