So, I thought - really - can it be that hard to become one? After all, we all want to see more people get into the Amateur Service
So far however I'm baffled!
A few hours of research on the WIA site and trying to find a body who can deliver the training modules I apparently need to complete in order to qualify as an assessor I have come up with the following:
- it looks to me like it might cost be around $1500 in tuition fees to do about 1/4 of a Certificate IV course in Workplace Training
- and take about 6 months of study!
- and I'm not clear on whether there is some ongoing refresher course I would need to do every 3 years in order to maintain currency
Now I completely agree there have to be standards and controls in place, but really, has it reached the point where it is just a bit too hard?
Or, am I missing something here and it isn't as hard as it appears? (Mind you if it isn't, then the WIA board should perhaps step up here and help by providing clearer information on their website).
Interested to hear if anyone else has tried to do this recently from scratch? What exactly did you have to do, how much did it cost and what is the subsequent maintenance requirements of your accreditation? Have I understood the requirements correctly or have I drastically missed something here? Surely it isn't as hard as it appears?
Regards,
Grant VK5GR