QCTO Learning and Development Practitioner (NQF 5)

SAQA QUAL ID: 101321 (Credits 190 NQF LVL 5)

This qualification is made up of the 3 compulsory modules. The course duration is 12 months and focuses on 3 areas, Knowledge module (theory based), Practical skill modules and Workplace based modules. The qualification is an alternative to ETDP’s qualification. The duration of this qualification is 12 months, consisting of quarterly written assessments and a final exam at year end.

Course Overview

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Learning and Development Practitioner. A Learning 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:

• Co-ordinate 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.

The main benefits of this qualification for the learner are that the learner:

• 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.

Entry requirements:

• NQF level 4 with Communication

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge/Theory and Practical Skill Modules:

UNIT 1: KNOWLEDGE BASED MODULE

1.1 The Statutory Learning and Development Environment

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The module will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

• 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%)

1.2 Learning and Development Management Functions

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of concepts required to manage learning and development.

The module will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

• 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%)

1.3 Organisational Learning and Development Needs Analysis

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The module will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

• Research principles and applications (25%)
• Organisational learning and development needs analysis concepts (75%)

1.4 Facilitation of Learning in an Occupational Contexts

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The module will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

• Principles and models for facilitation planning and preparation (30%)
• Facilitation principles, techniques and tools (50%)
• Evaluating, reviewing and reporting on facilitation (20%)

1.5 Assessment Principles and Practices

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of assessment of learner competencies in an occupational context.

The module will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

• 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%)

1.6 Workplace Learning and Development Planning, Evaluation and Reporting

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The module will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

• Workplace learning and development planning (35%)
• Learning program sourcing, evaluation and selection (20%)
• Workplace learning and development reporting (45%)

1.7 Work Based Learning

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of work-based learning and learner support practices.

The module will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

• 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

2.1 Manage and Coordinate Logistics, Facilities and Financial Resources

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner 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

2.2 Plan, Conduct and Report on a Learning and Development Needs Analysis

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner 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

2.3 Plan the Delivery of an Occupational Learning Intervention

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner will be required to:

• Plan the delivery of a learning intervention
• Evaluate and adapt the learning resources for the delivery of the learning intervention

2.4 Facilitate Different Methodologies, Training Styles and Techniques within an Occupational Learning Context

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner will be required to:

• Plan and prepare to facilitate a learning intervention
• Facilitate the learning intervention
• Reflect on the effectiveness of own facilitator role

2.5 Facilitate Experiential Work Based Learning

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner will be required to:

• Develop an experiential work-based learning plan and implementation schedule
• Conduct a task focused learning session
• Establish a mentorship relationship

2.6 Plan and Conduct the Assessment of Learner Competencies

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner will be required to:

• Prepare for assessment
• Conduct the assessment
• Report and record assessments
• Review assessments

2.7 Evaluate the Impact of Learning within an Occupational Context

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner 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

3.1 Conduct Learning and Development Management Practices

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner 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

3.2 Conduct Skills Development Facilitation (SDF) Processes as Required for Mandatory Grant Payments

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner 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

3.3 Conduct Learning and Development Planning and Implementation Processes

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner 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

3.4 Facilitate an Occupational Learning Session

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner will be required to:

• Facilitate a contextualised learning and development session under the guidance of a subject matter expert

3.5 Facilitate a Work-based Learning and Development Process

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner will be required to:

• Facilitate the implementation of a work-based learning and development intervention under the guidance of a subject matter expert

3.6 Conduct Assessments of Learner Competence

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner will be required to:

• Plan for and conduct an assessment of three candidates under the guidance of a subject matter expert

3.7 Conduct an Evaluation of the Impact of Learning within an Occupational Context

PURPOSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE MODULES

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.

The learner will be required to:

• Plan for and conduct an impact evaluation under the guidance of a subject matter expert

This qualification articulates horizontally with the "National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices NQF Level 5"

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