Training and Development Practitioner, Level 5, SAQA ID: 101321, 190 Credits Learnership Number: 32 Q 320041211905

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME

The development of the national skills base within South Africa, as supported by legislation, national policies and strategies is an undisputed priority. Equitable human development that supports an inclusive economic growth path, addresses recognised skills shortages and a reduction in high levels of unemployment, will only be achieved through an educated, skilled and capable South African workforce.

This qualification is an essential building block in realising these national priorities. Many of the skills development priorities, nationally and within companies and organisations, are met through the efforts of learning and development practitioners, and this qualification addresses the key competencies of such practitioners. The qualification will increase the employment prospects of Occupational Learning practitioners, while helping to ensure quality and competence within the Occupational Learning field.

The qualification further supports the continued development of key established employment opportunities associated with occupationally directed education and training, including, skills development facilitation, assessment practitioners and Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) practitioners as part qualifications.

The qualification also places emphasis on the educational strategy that provides learners with real-life work experiences where they can apply knowledge and technical skills, and develop their employability through work based learning. It recognises the need for qualified practitioners that are competent in planning and facilitating work based learning interventions, as a part qualification. This will achieve the need for qualified persons who are able to support workplaces and learners with the implementation of work experience components of learnerships, internships and apprenticeships. The qualification is designed to meet the competency profile of persons delivering learning and development services, at the interface of the delivery of learning and development services within the occupational qualification framework. This recognises a further need for professional development at higher levels of learning and development research, planning, design and impact assessment.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On completion of the programme you will be able to: 

• Analyse learning and development needs, within an occupational context, compile learning and development plans and reports    and guide stakeholders on learning and development trends, practices and quality assurance.
• Schedule, coordinate implements and evaluate an occupationally relevant learning and development intervention.
• Coordinate and manage learning and development within an occupational context.
• Facilitate learning in an occupational context utilising adult learning principles and techniques.
• Plan, implement and evaluate work based learning interventions in an occupational context.
• Plan and conduct assessments in a variety of occupational contexts.

 PROGRAMME MODULES:

• Module 1: Analyse learning and development needs
• Module 2: Implement a learning intervention
• Module 3: Manage learning and development
• Module 4: Facilitate learning
• Module 5: Implement work based learning
• Module 6: Plan and conduct assessments

 LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE

It is assumed that learners entering this programme are competent on Level 4 with Communication

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

RPL for access to the qualification: Khulisane and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.  Application forms are available from our offices. 

RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Khulisane and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.

METHODOLOGY - SELF STUDY

Training Programme Duration: 12 months including work experience.

Credit allocation: 190 credits.

Internal assessment: Portfolio of evidence will be submitted within two months after the training of each module. Assessment activities include evaluating all documentation produced during the process and questioning to test knowledge and ability to apply.  This assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.

External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA): The External integrated summative assessment conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. The external assessment will be conducted through a theoretical assessment by an assessor registered by the AQP at approved assessment centres.

CERTIFICATION:

The QCTO will issue the certificate to successful candidates after completion of the EISA. 

TARGET GROUP

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to study towards the occupation as Training and Development Practitioner / Learning and Development Practitioner.

BENEFITS

The development of skills within and for the workplace is a priority within South Africa, as supported by legislation, national policies and strategies. Much of the needed skills development is carried out by people who have knowledge and skills within their area of expertise, but lack the required skills in relation to ETD. Many of the skills development objectives, nationally and within companies and organisations are met through the efforts of ETD practitioners operating at the level of this qualification.