Moderator Training, Level 6, 10 credits

SAQA Registration nr. 115759
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How you will learn:

This programme is designed for individuals responsible for quality assurance in assessment, including aspiring or current moderators. It combines expert-led guidance with flexible, blended learning to help you develop and apply moderation skills quickly, confidently, and in alignment with national standards.


💡 Learning Approach:

Blended learning with focused online sessions and guided preparation for assessment


📚 Notional Hours:

100 notional hours including training, practice, and portfolio development


🕒 Contact Time:

4 hours of online contact sessions spread over 3 days, plus 27 days of assessment preparation


📝 Assessment Duration:

Final assessment portfolio submitted within 3 weeks; includes a 2-hour integrated summative component


📄 Certification Outcome:

Receive a Statement of Results issued by the ETD Quality Assurance Partner (QAP)

What this course will enable you to do - Your learning Outcomes

This programme equips learners with the skills, knowledge, and professional judgment required to conduct fair, valid, and reliable moderation of assessments in an outcomes-based education and training system.

Upon completion, you will be able to plan and conduct moderation activities, provide feedback and support to assessors, and evaluate the quality and consistency of assessment processes and results. You’ll understand the legislative and quality assurance context of moderation and be able to compile, report on, and review moderation findings effectively.

Whether you're moderating internal assessments or supporting quality assurance in an organisation, you’ll be prepared to uphold national standards and contribute meaningfully to the integrity of education and skills development practices.

Modules - What you will learn

Throughout this programme, you will complete the following modules designed to build both theoretical understanding and practical application of moderation in an outcomes-based assessment system:

🧭 Module 1: Introduction to Moderation
Understand the role of moderation in ensuring fair, valid, reliable, and consistent assessments aligned with national standards.

📝 Module 2: Plan and Prepare for Moderation
Learn how to gather appropriate evidence, prepare documentation, and plan moderation activities to ensure a structured and credible process.

🔍 Module 3: Conduct Moderation
Execute moderation activities effectively by reviewing assessment decisions, verifying results, and ensuring adherence to quality criteria.

💬 Module 4: Advise and Support Assessors
Provide constructive feedback and guidance to assessors to promote quality, consistency, and improvement in assessment practices.

📑 Module 5: Report, Record, and Administer Moderation
Document moderation activities accurately and maintain records in compliance with quality assurance standards and provider requirements.

🔄 Module 6: Review Moderation Systems and Processes
Evaluate and improve moderation strategies and systems to enhance reliability, transparency, and stakeholder trust.


Who Should Apply?

Is This Skills Programme for You?

✔️ You’ve already completed Assessor and Assessment Design training
✔️ You’re responsible for quality assurance in assessment or training environments
✔️ You want to become a registered moderator with an accredited certification
✔️ You’re an HR manager, trainer, facilitator, SDF, or learning programme designer seeking to expand your skills
✔️ You’re passionate about maintaining standards and improving learning outcomes through credible assessment practices

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this qualification, you should:

✔️ You have successfully completed Assessor Training
✔️ You have completed the Assessment Design component of your qualification
✔️ You are involved in education, training, or workplace assessment
✔️ You have a basic understanding of outcomes-based education and quality assurance
✔️ You have the literacy, communication, and administrative skills required to complete moderation tasks

What to Expect from the Assessment Process:

Your journey to certification includes the following assessment steps:

✔️ Formative Assessments:
You’ll complete assessment activities throughout the programme, including written tasks, document reviews, and knowledge checks to ensure practical understanding.

✔️ Portfolio of Evidence (PoE):
After training, you’ll compile a Portfolio of Evidence within three weeks, demonstrating your ability to conduct moderation in line with national standards.

✔️ Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA):
Your PoE will form the basis of the FISA, evaluating your competence in planning, conducting, and reviewing moderation activities.

✔️ Moderation Documentation:
You’ll be assessed on the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of the moderation records you compile during the process.

✔️ Certification:
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Results issued by the ETD Quality Assurance Partner (QAP), confirming your status as a trained moderator.

Learning Support
How You’ll Stay Connected and Supported:

✔ Join Online Contact Sessions (Blended Learning only)
If you’re enrolled in our Blended Learning programme, you’ll attend regular online sessions with a facilitator. These sessions offer interactive training, assessment guidance, and real-world application discussions to deepen your learning.

✔ Access Your Self-Study Resources (Self-Study learners)
Self-study learners can progress at their own pace with access to structured course materials, guided activities, and assessment preparation tools—all available on your learning platform.

✔ Engage with Your Online Community (Available to all learners)
All learners can connect through discussion forums, peer sharing, and collaborative spaces. Whether you’re studying independently or in a group, your questions and insights help shape a richer learning experience.


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Choose Your Learning Plan

Flexible options to fit your goals, lifestyle, and budget

Self-Study Plan -
Monthly Plan

This option currently not available for this course
Flexible, independent learning with structure and support check-ins.


✔ No live training sessions
✔ Includes structured block program
✔ Access to live assessment prep (where no recordings exist)
✔ Feedback from assessors after each submission
✔ Grouped by start date to ensure pacing and support

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included
✔ Includes access to EISA final exam

Blended Learning – Full Payment

R4400/once off
Structured learning with live support and real-time interaction.


✔ Includes live facilitator-led sessions
✔ Peer collaboration and personalised feedback
✔ Full access to resources and learning blocks
✔ Enrol now to join the next available start date

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included
✔ Includes access to EISA final exam

Blended Learning – Monthly Plan

This option currently not available for this course
Same full support, spread across manageable payments.


✔ Everything in the Full Payment plan
✔ Monthly, interest-free payments
✔ Enroll now to reserve your place in the upcoming intake

✔ No registration fees
✔ Study material included
✔ Includes access to EISA final exam

Please note VAT is not included in the prices listed above.
Our subject matter expertise

Meet our SMEs

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. ​
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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​
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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.​

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. ​

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