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Skills Development Facilitator Training,
Level 4,5,6, & 29 credits

SAQA Registration nr. 15221, 15218, 15217, 15232, 15227, 252041 
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methodology

  • Approach:  Blended Learning 
  •  Duration: 3 months
  •   Contact sessions: 10 hours
  • Notional hours: 100 
  •  Assessment duration: 40 hours
  • Statement of Results: Issued by ETD QAP 

                                        Entry requirements

                                    Delegates wishing to enroll on this programme should be competent in Communication, Mathematical Literacy and 
                                    Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4.

overview

Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) Training prepares professionals to coordinate, implement, and manage skills development initiatives within an organisation or industry. SDFs play a crucial role in driving skills development and workplace learning in line with South Africa's National Skills Development Strategy and Skills Development Act.

They ensure that training and development interventions align with organisational goals and address skills gaps, improving workforce competency and productivity.

the purpose of the qualifications

The purpose of this programme is to equip Skills Development Facilitators (SDF) with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to facilitate the skills development processes in the selected workplace(s) as prescribed legislation.

target group

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

What's included

 Programme outcomes

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

  1. Provide information and advice regarding skills development and related issues
  2. Conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning for skills development and other purposes
  3. Develop an organisational training and development plan
  4. Co-ordinate planned skills development interventions in an organisation
  5. Conduct skills development administration in an organisation
  6. Promote a learning culture in an organisation

 Programme outline

  1. The role of the SDF in the new occupational learning system
  2. Conduct an analysis
  3. Develop an organisation training and development plan
  4. Co-ordinate planned skills development interventions in an organisation
  5. Conduct skills development administration in an organisation
  6. Promote a learning culture in an organisation

 Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

RPL against these unit standards are allowed only in the case where such applicant can proof that formal training was conducted on the skills development process with an accredited provider.

 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: Assessment within 3 months of completing the training. Portfolio of Evidence will be submitted within three months of completing the training. Assessment activities include evaluating all documentation produced during the operational functioning of the SDFs’ tasks.

 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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