Learning Material Developer Training,
Level 5,6 & 40 credits

SAQA Registration nrs. 123401, 123394, 115755, 115790
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methodology

  • Approach:  Blended Learning 
  •  Duration: 3 months
  •   Contact sessions: 10 hours
  • Notional hours: 400 
  •  Assessment duration: 80 hours
  • Statement of Results: Issued by ETD QAP 

overview

Learning Material Developer Training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to design, develop, and produce effective educational resources and training materials for various learning environments.

This training is essential for creating engaging and relevant content tailored to the needs of learners, while meeting the standards and requirements of educational institutions, training bodies, or workplace settings.

the purpose of the qualifications

The purpose of this programme is to equip learning material developers and designers with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to design and develop outcomes-based learning material.

target group

HR Managers, Training Managers, Supervisors, Line Managers, Trainers/Facilitators/Coaches, Skills Development Facilitators, Learning Material Designers, Moderators

entry requirements

Delegates wishing to enroll on this programme should be competent in general analysis and design techniques and have a working knowledge of outcome-based education and training. They should be able to develop learning materials based on a given design and be able to Communicate in writing at NQF level 4. They should further be able to use basic data gathering methods.

What's included

 Programme outcomes

On completion of this programme, you will be able to:

  1. Prepare for information gathering.
  2. Gather information on learners.
  3. Carry out a basic skills audit.
  4. Compile a report on the target audience and skills gaps.
  5. Draft learning outcomes for the programme.
  6. Conduct analysis for learning design.
  7. Design the learning programme.
  8. Draft a brief for the development of the learning programme.
  9. Evaluate learning design.
  10. Plan and prepare for development.
  11. Develop learning materials.
  12. Develop learning facilitation guidelines.
  13. Pilot and evaluate the development.

 Programme outline

  1. Learning design in South Africa
  2. Fundamental skills for learning design
  3. The designing process of outcomes-based learning
  4. Development of learning programmes
  5. Design outcomes-based assessments
  6. Training programme evaluation

 Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

RPL against these unit standards are allowed in the case where such applicant can proof that training was conducted on the design and development process of outcomes-based learning material.

 Assessment

Formative assessment: Assessment activities are completed throughout the programme. Assessment activities include evaluating all documentation produced during the process and questioning to test knowledge and ability to apply.  This assessment leads to the Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA). 
Final integrated summative assessment: Learners submit a Portfolio of Evidence within three months after completion of the training. Assignments are in line with the results of a fully developed programme of their choice.

 Online contact sessions

You will attend online sessions with a facilitator for the training and assessment preparation.  10 hours contact time spread over 5 days and 85 days of preparation for assessment.

 Join your online community

Participate in your online discussions with your co-learners and share your input on the topic.
Our subject matter expertise

Meet our SMEs

Janelle Gravett

Education, training & development practitioner
Janelle has been involved in the skills development area in industry sectors such as hospitality, travel, mining, manufacturing, business process outsourcing and services (BPS & O) and education and skills development. She has a wealth of experience in learning and development methodologies and is an expert in the skills development legislation. ​ She is an Assessor, Moderator and Skills development Facilitator and works with a number of different SETAs.​  She has been part of the QCTO occupational qualification development team for SDF Administrator and Practitioner and part of the development team for the Contact Centre manager Occupational qualification. Currently Janelle is part of the CEP team for the development of the Occ Qualification for Sales and Marketing. ​

Evelyn Salisbury-Stegmann

Education, training & development practitioner
As a seasoned education, training and development practitioner, Evelyn has over 30 years of experience in the field. After matriculating, Evelyn’s zest for live and passion for adventure led her to join the South African Navy. Her military background provides her with a strong foundation in leadership, teamwork, self-discipline and structure that continues to be a strong contributor to her many successes. ​One of Evelyn’s highlights is her contribution to the chapter titled “Design, develop and evaluate outcomes-based learning programmes” in the book A Basic Guide to Human Resources Management” published by Fleet Street publishers​.  As a highlight motivated, creative and passionate induvial, with a strong character and a “work hard, play hard” attitude. Evelyn is innovative and constantly elances value with quality delivery.​

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Closing date: 14 February 2025
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