Description

This qualification is aimed at HR practitioners and Learning & Development practitioners across a variety of occupational and vocational learning environments. The programme is structured around modules to support flexibility, access and learner-directed learning.

Candidates may therefore participate in any one module and then, at a later date, enrol in any further module as and when suitable in order to complete the qualification.

Two thousand four hundred notional learning hours are required to achieve this qualification. Enrolment requirements applicable to candidates who wish to complete this qualification:

• A minimum of two years of work experience
• Applicants must be employed in an environment within which the learning can be applied

 

The programme begins with an online Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pre-assessment, enabling current competence to be taken into consideration. Each module has been designed as an action-learning programme.

Group learning is recommended where participants map out their own learning schedule.

 

Duration:
This course consists of self-directed online learning (video lectures followed by completion of various tasks and activities), coupled with facilitator/tutor support over Telegram group chat, Telegram individual chat and six scheduled Zoom group support sessions over a three week period. 

Level 5: 242 Credits

The table below outlines the unit standards and exit level outcomes, covered during this qualification. This qualification can be achieved through RPL.

Needs Analysis and Skills Planning (credits: 35)	Conduct skills development facilitation	123396 15218 15217 252041 15221 15227	Define target audience profiles and skills gaps Conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning for skills development Develop an organisational training and development plan 15232 Coordinate planned skills development interventions in an organisation Promote a learning culture in an organisation Provide information and advice regarding skills development and related issues Conduct skills development administration
Learning Programme Design and Materials Development (credits: 51)	Design and develop learning programmes and processes	263976 123401 123394 10305 115790	Demonstrate understanding of the OBET approach within the context of a NQF Design outcomes-based learning programmes Develop outcomes-based learning programmes Devise interventions for learners who have special needs Write and present for a wide range of purposes, audience and contexts
Facilitation, Coaching and Mentoring (credits: 41)	Facilitate and evaluate learning Provide learning support to learners and organisations	117871 10294 117874 117865 123398 115789	Demonstrate understanding of the OBET approach within the context of a NQF Design outcomes-based learning programmes Develop outcomes-based learning programmes Devise interventions for learners who have special needs Write and present for a wide range of purposes, audience and contexts Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies Identify and respond to learners with special needs and barriers to learning Guide learners about their learning, assessment and recognition opportunities Assist and support learners to manage their learning experiences Facilitate the transfer and application of learning in the workplace Sustain oral interaction access a wide range of contexts and critically evaluate spoken contexts
Assessment, Moderation and Evaluation (credits: 45)	Engage in and promote assessment practices	115755 115753 115759 123397	Design and develop outcomes-based assessments Conduct outcomes-based assessments Conduct moderation of outcomes-based assessments Evaluate a learning intervention using given evaluation instruments
Qualifications, Standards & Curricula Development (credits: 23)	Define standards and qualifications	117856 117858 15218 115792	Define standards for assessment, education, training and development Design and develop qualifications for assessment, education, training and development Conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning for skills development Access, process, adapt and data from wide range of text
L&D Management & Quality Management (credits: 51)	Engage in general management activities	15237 15233 10146 134226 35224	Build teams to achieve goals and objectives Manage a diverse workforce to add value Supervise a project team of a small project to deliver project objectives Interpret and manage conf licts within the workplace Empower team members through recognising strengths, encouraging participation in decision making and delegating tasks
	Manage and administer ETD	15228 114925 15791	Advise on the establishment and implementation of a QMS for skills development practices in an organisation Manage learner information using an information management systems Use languages and communication strategies for vocational and occupational learning