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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
101321 | Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner - ETDP SETA | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
- | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Occupational Certificate | Field 05 - Education, Training and Development | Adult Learning | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 190 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Reregistered | EXCO 0425/24 | 2018-07-01 | 2025-12-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-12-30 | 2029-12-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Learning and Development Practitioner. A Learning and Development Practitioner plans, writes learning objectives, selects and adapts learning resources required for the delivery of learning interventions, and facilitates learning in an occupational context. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: 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. This qualification 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. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 50. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 76. This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 64. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. 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.
2. Schedule, coordinate implements and evaluate an occupationally relevant learning and development intervention. 3. Coordinate and manage learning and development within an occupational context. 4. Facilitate learning in an occupational context utilising adult learning principles and techniques. 5. Plan, implement and evaluate work based learning interventions in an occupational context. 6. Plan and conduct assessments in a variety of occupational contexts. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6: Integrated Assessment: Integrated formative assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated summative assessment: An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations) 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. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
Qualifications and/or programmes from the United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore were selected for comparison. Selected areas of learning included in the qualifications that are comparable to this qualification were extracted and included. The findings are as follows:
United Kingdom: Two qualifications registered with the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation were selected for comparison. AIM Awards, Diploma in Education and Training (QCF), Level 5, ID 601/0462/4. AIM Awards is a National Awarding Organisation, offering a large number of regulated qualifications at different levels and in a wide range of subject areas. The Diploma in Education and Training offered by AIM includes learning in the following comparable areas: City and Guilds, Certificate in Education and Training (QCF), Level 4, ID 601/0253/6. The Certificate includes learning in the following comparable areas: Australia: TAE40110, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, registered by the Australian Qualifications Framework, was selected for comparison to this qualification. The Australian qualification includes the following comparable areas of learning: Singapore: Singapore's vocational and technical education has gained much international recognition for its effective training and whole person development. The Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) was established in September 2003 to lead, drive and champion workforce development, enhancing the employability and competitiveness of the workforce of Singapore. The Singapore Workforce Development Agency recognises a 3.5 month Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA). ACTA requires learners to complete six modules as follows: Conclusion: The selected countries listed above, as well as a vast number of studies on vocational training and development educator standards, all have a common focus related to the content and scope of qualifications. Key areas of learning identified, to ensure the delivery of quality vocational training programs, are very similar to those included in this qualification. The difference mainly relates to levels of learner achievement, as reflected by Diplomas, Degrees and Postgraduate studies. These include areas of learning such as the design of learning resources, including e-learning systems, the design of curricula and research. This qualification is comparable with international trends in the training of learning and development practitioners. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Systemic Articulation:
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
N/A |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
NONE |
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