Learning and Development Facilitator
SP-220319 NQF Level 5 36 Credits
The purpose of this Skills Programme is to prepare a learner to function as a Learning and Development Facilitator. The programme covers planning and adapting learning resources, preparing for facilitation, facilitating occupational learning and gaining workplace experience in learning and development interventions.
Course Overview
A Learning and Development Facilitator plans, selects and adapts learning resources required for the delivery of learning interventions in an occupational context. The programme develops the knowledge and practical competence needed to prepare for facilitation, address barriers to learning, facilitate active learning and reflect on the effectiveness of learning interventions.
A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To
- Plan resources and logistics to support efficient and effective learning.
- Prepare for facilitation in alignment with adult-learning principles and techniques.
- Identify and address barriers to learning during the learning intervention.
- Recognise past experience and prior learning in the facilitation process.
- Provide guidance and support to help learners define outcomes, clarify issues, manage expectations and explore learning opportunities.
- Adapt facilitation plans and processes to meet contextual and learner dynamics.
- Facilitate active learning using appropriate methodologies for different contexts and learning styles.
- Conduct facilitation in an organised manner while supporting physical and psycho-social learner safety.
- Assess learner progress and intervention effectiveness continuously and provide feedback.
- Manage learner group dynamics according to contextual requirements.
- Reflect on stakeholder feedback to support continuous personal and professional development.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional practice in line with organisational procedures.
Who Should Attend?
Any person who wishes to improve their facilitation skills and plan, select and adapt learning resources required for the delivery of learning interventions in an occupational context.
Entry Requirements
- NQF Level 4 with Communication.
- Completed enrolment form.
- Matric certificate.
- Certified ID copy.
- Certified highest qualification certificate.
- Copy of CV.
Course Includes
- Five days of theory and in-class assessments.
- Training schedule stated as 08:00 to 16:00, with three 15-minute breaks.
- Final examination stated to take place the following day from 09:00 to 12:00.
- Maximum class size stated as 12 to 15 learners per facilitator.
Programme Modules
Unit 1: Knowledge-Based Module
Statutory Environment and Facilitation of Learning
| ID | Module Title | NQF Level |
|---|---|---|
| 242401001 | The Statutory Learning and Development Environment | Level 5 |
| 242401001 | Facilitation of Learning in an Occupational Contexts | Level 5 |
1.1The Statutory Learning and Development Environment
The main focus is to build an understanding of the statutory environment that regulates the South African training and development environment.
Learners develop an understanding of:
- The statutory framework that governs the South African Qualifications Authority.
- The statutory and regulatory framework governing the occupational skills development environment.
- The statutory and regulatory framework governing skills development funding.
- National occupational skills development structures, policies and priorities.
1.2Facilitation of Learning in an Occupational Contexts
The main focus is to build an understanding of the knowledge required to facilitate learning and development in a variety of occupational contexts for learners with different needs.
Learners develop an understanding of:
- Principles and models for facilitation planning and preparation.
- Facilitation principles, techniques and tools.
- Evaluating, reviewing and reporting on facilitation.
Unit 2: Practical Skill Module
Plan and Facilitate Occupational Learning
| ID | Module Title | NQF Level |
|---|---|---|
| 242401001 | Plan the Delivery of an Occupational Learning Intervention | Level 5 |
| 242401001 | Facilitate Different Methodologies, Training Styles and Techniques within an Occupational Learning Context | Level 5 |
2.1Plan the Delivery of an Occupational Learning Intervention
The focus is to provide learners with an opportunity to gain competencies required to plan for the delivery of an occupational learning intervention.
Learners will be required to:
- Plan the delivery of a learning intervention.
- Evaluate and adapt learning resources for the delivery of the learning intervention.
2.2Facilitate Different Methodologies, Training Styles and Techniques within an Occupational Learning Context
The focus is to provide learners with an opportunity to gain competencies related to the facilitation of adult learning within an occupational context.
Learners will be required to:
- Plan and prepare to facilitate a learning intervention.
- Facilitate a learning intervention.
- Reflect on the effectiveness of their own facilitator role.
Unit 3: Work Experience Module
Learning and Development Workplace Experience
| ID | Module Title | NQF Level |
|---|---|---|
| 242401001 | Conduct Learning and Development Planning and Implementation Processes | Level 5 |
| 242401001 | Facilitate an Occupational Learning Session | Level 5 |
3.1Conduct Learning and Development Planning and Implementation Processes
The work experience provides exposure to processes required for successful implementation of a learning and development intervention in an authentic work environment.
Learners will be required to:
- Complete an assignment in an authentic work environment on learning and development planning and implementation processes under the guidance of a subject matter expert.
3.2Facilitate an Occupational Learning Session
The work experience provides exposure to the facilitation of a learning and development session in an authentic work environment.
Learners will be required to:
- Facilitate a contextualised learning and development session under the guidance of a subject matter expert.
Assessment
In-Class Assessments
The source describes theory and in-class assessments during the five training days.
Final Examination
The source states that the final examination is held the following day from 09:00 to 12:00.
Articulation
The source states that the Skills Programme articulates horizontally with the unit standards “Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies” 117871 and 117870, NQF Level 5, 10 credits.
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