Training and Development Practitioner
SAQA Qualification ID 101321 NQF Level 5 190 Credits
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Training and Development Practitioner. A Training and Development Practitioner plans, writes learning objectives, selects and adapts learning resources required for the delivery of learning interventions, and facilitates learning in an occupational context.
Course Overview
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Training and Development Practitioner. A Training and Development Practitioner plans, writes learning objectives, selects and adapts learning resources required for the delivery of learning interventions, and facilitates learning in an occupational context.
A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To
- Coordinate learning within an occupational context.
- Establish and refine learning and development needs within occupational contexts.
- Conceptualise, plan and implement occupationally relevant learning and development interventions.
- Facilitate learning in a variety of occupational contexts.
- Evaluate the impact of learning and development interventions within an occupational context.
Learner Benefits
- Has the potential to be acknowledged as a highly skilled teaching and development practitioner with up-to-date, relevant qualifications and competencies.
- Is equipped to deliver exceptional learning experiences and support student development with enhanced pedagogical strategies.
- Gains access to diverse career advancement opportunities within the education sector, including roles in curriculum design and educational leadership.
Qualification Structure
The source qualification is structured across three compulsory components: knowledge/theory, practical skills and workplace experience.
Entry Requirements
- NQF Level 4 with Communication
Qualification Components
Knowledge / Theory
Builds the theoretical understanding required for the occupational role.
Practical Skills
Provides practical application of the skills described in the qualification.
Workplace Experience
Provides workplace exposure and application in an authentic work environment.
Qualification Modules
Unit 1: Knowledge-Based Module
Knowledge / Theory
| ID | Module Title | NQF Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242401001 | The Statutory Learning and Development Environment | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Learning and Development Management Functions | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Organisational Learning and Development Needs Analysis | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Facilitation of Learning in an Occupational Contexts | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Assessment Principles and Practices | Level 5 | 4 |
| 242401001 | Workplace Learning and Development Planning, Evaluation and Reporting | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Work Based Learning | Level 5 | 6 |
1.1The Statutory Learning and Development Environment
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the statutory environment that regulates the South African training and development environment.
Learning focus:
- The statutory framework that governs the South African Qualification Authority (20%)
- The statutory and regulatory framework that governs the occupational skills development environment (30%)
- The statutory and regulatory framework that governs skills development funding (25%)
- National occupational skills development structures, policies and priorities (25%)
1.2Learning and Development Management Functions
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of concepts required to manage learning and development.
Learning focus:
- Learning and development management concepts (15%)
- Learning and development intervention planning and co-ordination (20%)
- Learning and development quality management concepts (30%)
- Learning and development procurement concepts and practices (10%)
- Communication and reporting within Learning and Development Management (15%)
- Learning and development ethics (10%)
1.3Organisational Learning and Development Needs Analysis
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of concepts related to establishing learning and development needs as related to organisational success and operational needs.
Learning focus:
- Research principles and applications (25%)
- Organisational learning and development needs analysis concepts (75%)
1.4Facilitation of Learning in an Occupational Contexts
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the knowledge required to facilitate learning and development in a variety of occupational contexts to learners with different needs.
Learning focus:
- Principles and models for facilitation planning and preparation (30%)
- Facilitation principles, techniques and tools (50%)
- Evaluating, reviewing and reporting on facilitation (20%)
1.5Assessment Principles and Practices
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of assessment of learner competencies in an occupational context.
Learning focus:
- Assessment practices, methods and concepts (25%)
- Evidence collection and recording concepts and principles (25%)
- Evidence evaluation concepts and principles (25%)
- Assessment administration and regulatory practices (25%)
1.6Workplace Learning and Development Planning, Evaluation and Reporting
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of workplace learning and development planning and reporting in terms of organisational requirements and regulatory provisions.
Learning focus:
- Workplace learning and development planning (35%)
- Learning program sourcing, evaluation and selection (20%)
- Workplace learning and development reporting (45%)
1.7Work Based Learning
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of work-based learning and learner support practices.
Learning focus:
- Delivery models (learnerships, internships, experiential learning, apprenticeships) (30%)
- Planning and scheduling work-based learning (20%)
- Facilitation of work-based learning (30%)
- Evaluation of learner progression (20%)
Unit 2: Practical Skill Module
Practical Skills
| ID | Module Title | NQF Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242401001 | Manage and Coordinate Logistics, Facilities and Financial Resources | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Plan, Conduct and Report on a Learning and Development Needs Analysis | Level 5 | 16 |
| 242401001 | Plan the Delivery of an Occupational Learning Intervention | Level 5 | 16 |
| 242401001 | Facilitate Different Methodologies, Training Styles and Techniques within an Occupational Learning Context | Level 5 | 12 |
| 242401001 | Facilitate Experiential Work Based Learning | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Plan and Conduct the Assessment of Learner Competencies | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Evaluate the Impact of Learning within an Occupational Context | Level 5 | 8 |
2.1Manage and Coordinate Logistics, Facilities and Financial Resources
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to develop competencies related to the management and coordination of logistics, facilities and financial sustainability.
Learners will be required to:
- Develop a management plan for a learning intervention
- Comply with established quality assurance requirements
- Establish contractual relationships with stakeholders
- Compile communication for information sharing
2.2Plan, Conduct and Report on a Learning and Development Needs Analysis
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to develop the competencies related to skills development planning and reporting practices that meets specific individual, operational and regulatory requirements.
Learners will be required to:
- Provide information and advice concerning occupational learning
- Collect, analyse data and report on workplace learning and development needs
- Develop a workplace learning and development plan
- Monitor the implementation of a workplace learning and development plan
- Conduct learning and development administration and reporting
2.3Plan the Delivery of an Occupational Learning Intervention
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner 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 the learning resources for the delivery of the learning intervention
2.4Facilitate Different Methodologies, Training Styles and Techniques within an Occupational Learning Context
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner 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 the learning intervention
- Reflect on the effectiveness of own facilitator role
2.5Facilitate Experiential Work Based Learning
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain competencies related to the facilitation of experiential work-based learning interventions though job instruction, coaching and mentoring related practices.
Learners will be required to:
- Develop an experiential work-based learning plan and implementation schedule
- Conduct a task focused learning session
- Establish a mentorship relationship
2.6Plan and Conduct the Assessment of Learner Competencies
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain competencies related to the use of assessment documents to plan and conduct assessment of candidates against specific occupational competencies for national certification requirements.
Learners will be required to:
- Prepare for assessment
- Conduct the assessment
- Report and record assessments
- Review assessments
2.7Evaluate the Impact of Learning within an Occupational Context
The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain competencies related to learning and development impact assessments.
Learners will be required to:
- Measure and evaluate the impact of learning and development on work processes
- Report on the results achieved
Unit 3: Work Experience Module
Workplace Experience
| ID | Module Title | NQF Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242401001 | Conduct Learning and Development Management Practices | Level 5 | 12 |
| 242401001 | Conduct Skills Development Facilitation (SDF) Processes as Required for Mandatory Grant Payments | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Conduct Learning and Development Planning and Implementation Processes | Level 5 | 12 |
| 242401001 | Facilitate an Occupational Learning Session | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Facilitate a Work-based Learning and Development Process | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Conduct Assessments of Learner Competence | Level 5 | 8 |
| 242401001 | Conduct an Evaluation of the Impact of Learning within an Occupational Context | Level 5 | 8 |
3.1Conduct Learning and Development Management Practices
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure and experience in management practices required for the 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 skills development facilitation processes under the guidance of a subject matter expert
3.2Conduct Skills Development Facilitation (SDF) Processes as Required for Mandatory Grant Payments
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure and experience in skills development facilitation (SDF) processes required for the successful submission of mandatory grant applications.
Learners will be required to:
- Complete an assignment in an authentic work environment on skills development facilitation processes under the guidance of a subject matter expert
3.3Conduct Learning and Development Planning and Implementation Processes
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure and experience in processes required for the 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
3.4Facilitate an Occupational Learning Session
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure and experience in 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
3.5Facilitate a Work-based Learning and Development Process
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure and experience in facilitation of a work-based learning and development intervention in an authentic work environment.
Learners will be required to:
- Facilitate the implementation of a work-based learning and development intervention under the guidance of a subject matter expert
3.6Conduct Assessments of Learner Competence
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure and experience in the assessment of a candidate in an authentic assessment environment.
Learners will be required to:
- Plan for and conduct an assessment of three candidates under the guidance of a subject matter expert
3.7Conduct an Evaluation of the Impact of Learning within an Occupational Context
The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure and experience in the evaluation of the impact of a learning intervention within an authentic work environment.
Learners will be required to:
- Plan for and conduct an impact evaluation under the guidance of a subject matter expert
Assessment
Quarterly Written Assessments
The supplied source states that the qualification includes quarterly written assessments.
Final Examination
Final examination at year end.
Articulation
This qualification articulates horizontally with the "National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices NQF Level 5".
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