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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Promote a learning culture in an organisation 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
252041  Promote a learning culture in an organisation 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 unit standard replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
15222  Promote a learning culture in an organisation  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  3   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard will be useful to people who are involved in planning, managing and/or implementing training and development within organisations. The Unit Standard will be especially useful to skills development facilitators, training managers and human resource development practitioners.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Investigate and analyse the status of the learning culture within the organisation.
  • Develop strategies for the promotion of a learning culture within the organisation.
  • Implement strategies to promote a learning culture. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this Unit Standard are competent in Communication at NQF Level 4. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    A "learning culture" refers to an environment and attitude in which learning and assessment is encouraged and rewarded, learning and assessment opportunities are provided and supported across the organisation, participation is voluntary and at high levels, learning is clearly linked to organisational goals and individual aspirations and learning and assessment is supported by quality policies and procedures.

    For the purposes of assessment against this Unit Standard, candidates may demonstrate the ability to apply the Specific Outcomes for a small to medium organisation, or a department within a large organisation. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Investigate and analyse the status of the learning culture within the organisation. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The analysis to be based on information derived from training and development plans, reports, interviews and observation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Information is gathered from relevant and representative sources. The range of sources utilised is sufficient to confirm the accuracy and validity of the information across the full spectrum of the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The analysis defines the extent to which learning is needed within the organisation across levels of work and/or functional work areas. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The analysis identifies the status of learning and the learning culture in terms of quantitative and qualitative indicators. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
  • Quantitative indicators include proportion of active learners to the total personnel, proportion of active learning in relation to identified needs, proportions of active learners across levels of work and/or functional areas.
  • Qualitative indicators include perceptions of different categories of personnel in terms of the value, relevance and effectiveness of learning in general and the learning opportunities provided.
     
    		•

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The analysis identifies possible explanations for the current status of the learning culture, whether positive or negative, in terms of historical trends, current influences and future prospects. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The analysis identifies the potential contribution of learning and development to the attainment of organisational and individual goals. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Develop strategies for the promotion of a learning culture within the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Objectives of the promotion strategies are defined in measurable and time bound terms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The strategies are sustainable and are defined in terms of key actions, methods, required resources, target audience, timing of actions and potential constraints. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Strategies are relevant to the needs of the organisation and individuals, and address issues identified in the analysis. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Strategies cater for various categories of people and learning needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Details are provided of the costs associated with promotion activities. The costs are justified by the identified benefits. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The strategies are put to stakeholders with supporting arguments for their adoption. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implement strategies to promote a learning culture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Learning and development opportunities are promoted throughout the organisation according to the planned strategies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Promotion activities emphasise the benefits of learning and development to individuals and the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The promotion facilitates clear understanding of the learning and development needs of the organisation and individuals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Promotion of learning is aligned with current skills profiles of individuals, organisation and transformation needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Promotion activities are sustained according to the planned strategies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The impact of promotional strategies is evaluated against pre-determined objectives and appropriate changes are implemented as needed. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA), or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or will assess this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed relevant ETQA procedures.
  • Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the Specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria.
  • Methods of gathering, analysing and recording data.
  • Promotional mechanisms. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems:
  • This outcome will be demonstrated during the planning stage as well as when conducting the analysis. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others and in teams:
  • This outcome will be demonstrated when conducting the analysis using group processes. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively:
  • This unit standard requires high levels of self-management and organisation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information:
  • This outcome will be addressed in analysis phase. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills:
  • Communication will be demonstrated mainly during the promotion phase. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of inter-related parts of a system:
  • The inter-relatedness of a learning culture and the development of the organisation is central to this Unit Standard. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 15222, "Promote a learning culture in an organisation", Level 5, 3 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  59201   National Certificate: Generic Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  50334   National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  61592   National Diploma: Human Resources Management and Practices  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  50333   National Diploma: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    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.
     
    1. A5 Competence Evolution 
    2. ABASUNGULI TRAINING SPESIALISTS (PTY) LTD 
    3. Abinet Training and Development 
    4. ACADEMY OF PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    5. Academy Training Group 
    6. Accreditation & Training Services 
    7. Acorser Corporate & Business Consulting t/a Acorser Academy 
    8. Advantage Training Services cc 
    9. Affari Consultants cc 
    10. AFRICA COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
    11. Afrika Tikkun NCC 
    12. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality (Pty) Ltd 
    13. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
    14. Amyoli Consulting 
    15. AQUARIUS SKILLS SOLUTION 
    16. ASORIP NPC 
    17. ASSESSMENT COLLEGE OF SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD 
    18. ATE Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    19. ATTE - The Training Edge 
    20. ATTI (Advanced Technonogy Training Institute) 
    21. Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc 
    22. Audit Campus 
    23. Ayoba Training Institute (Pty)Ltd 
    24. Azanian Community Development Pty Ltd 
    25. Basadi Africa Management 
    26. Bohlali Provider Support 
    27. BORDERGATE EVENTS MANAGEMENT AND PROJECTS 
    28. Brain Boosters Business Education (PTY) LTD 
    29. Brainwave Projects 1997 CC 
    30. Breakeven 59(PTY) Ltd 
    31. Bull's Business and Skills Training Institute 
    32. Business Development Unit (PTY)Ltd 
    33. Business Intelligence Trading 48 (PTY) LTD 
    34. Cale Developments 
    35. Chartall Business College 
    36. Colleen Osorio Skills Development Consultancy cc 
    37. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
    38. Commerce and Computer College 
    39. Compass Academy of Learning 
    40. Competitive Edge Training & Consulting 
    41. Corporate Safety Training Academy PTY Ltd 
    42. CTU Training Solutions 
    43. D M Management and Consulting 
    44. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
    45. Designa Qualifications Pty Ltd 
    46. Diligence Defined Projects PTY Ltd t/a Deligence Defined 
    47. Dotcentre Business Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    48. Driving Instincts cc 
    49. DRM Skills Academy 
    50. Dru A Professional Further Education and Training College DAPFETC PT 
    51. Education and Training Unit 
    52. EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    53. Emergence Learning Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    54. Empirical Training Agency (PTY) Ltd 
    55. Enjo Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    56. Enskills Training and Consulting 
    57. Environment and Language Education Trust 
    58. Faranang Business and Training Solutions PTY(LTD) 
    59. Fourways Private College 
    60. Future Discovery Training Academy CC 
    61. Future Performance Training and Development 
    62. Gateway City College 
    63. Genius Business College (Pty) Ltd 
    64. Giver of Givers Foundation Organisation 
    65. Gotsec Skills Training 
    66. HEART Solutions 
    67. HLOSI SECURITY SOLUTIONS 
    68. HRD Performance Consultants 
    69. HRD Training & Consulting 
    70. ICM t/a Institute for Career Management 
    71. Igugu Training and Investments 
    72. Ikamva Projects Pty Ltd 
    73. Infomage Pty Ltd 
    74. Inkululo African Solutions 
    75. Inkwazi Learning Network 
    76. INKWENKWEZI PRIVATE COLLEGE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT cc 
    77. Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd 
    78. Isibani Skills Academy 
    79. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
    80. IYAM Investments (Pty) Ltd 
    81. JP Executive Communications 
    82. Karabo Info Centre and Trading 
    83. Katiso-kuno Consulting 
    84. Katlego Compliance Training 
    85. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
    86. Kgaka Kgolo Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    87. Kgang-Kgolo Consulting 
    88. Khaas Training Academy 
    89. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    90. Learnership Support Systems (Pty) Ltd 
    91. Learning Performance Link 
    92. Lebzatainment Foundation NPC 
    93. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    94. LICENCE WISE TRAINING SPECIALISTS 
    95. Loago Business Consulting 
    96. M3i Skills Development 
    97. Mabidi Funzani Trading And Projects Pty Ltd 
    98. MACCAUVLEI LEARNING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
    99. MASHUSHE ETDP TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    100. Mawethu Training 
    101. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
    102. Meyiswa Training Academy 
    103. MI Learning & Development Consultancy 
    104. MIET Africa 
    105. Milzet Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    106. Mind Capital Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    107. Mlamuli M Connect (Pty) Ltd 
    108. Mnambithi FET College - Central Office 
    109. Mtk Corporation Solutions 
    110. MWG Logistical Services 
    111. Ndwamato Training Solutions PTY LTD 
    112. Ndzalama Training 
    113. Nelson Mandela University 
    114. Neolebongi Trading Enterprise 
    115. Nero Training Consultants cc 
    116. Netgrow Training Solutions 
    117. Networx for Career Development 
    118. Next Step Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    119. Nomagwanishe Investments cc 
    120. Nsovo Learning Academy 
    121. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
    122. OMNI HR CONSULTING PTY LTD 
    123. Opehst Trading 
    124. Pachi Global Foundation 
    125. Paradise Skills Development 
    126. PC Educational Holdings Pty Ltd 
    127. Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd 
    128. PHALANE SAFETY CONSULTANT AND TRAINING PROVIDERS PTY LTD 
    129. Pitt Institute T/A Imithombo Institute 
    130. Platinum Peak Consulting 
    131. PND Academy of Learning cc 
    132. Polly Maths Sci (Pty) Ltd 
    133. PRO-ACTIVE PUBLIC SERVICES COLLEGE/PTY/LTD 
    134. Prodigy Business Services (Pty) Ltd 
    135. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    136. Reflections Development Institute 
    137. Regeneration Maqor Group 
    138. Regenesys Management (Pty) Ltd 
    139. Resonance Institute of Learning 
    140. Retshetse Training Project 
    141. S A Skills Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    142. Saint Colonel Graduate Institute (PTY) Ltd 
    143. SANDA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 
    144. SANDF COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 
    145. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    146. SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC 
    147. SHANWES TRAILER MANUFACTURING AND BUILDERS T/A SHANWES LEARNING AND DE 
    148. Sigodi Development Services and Associates (SDS) cc 
    149. Sisazi Consulting 
    150. Skill Tech Solutions Pty Ltd 
    151. SKILLS DYNAMICS AFRICA PTY LTD 
    152. Social Transformation and Justice NPC 
    153. South West Gauteng Tvet College 
    154. Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    155. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    156. TEAM CONSULTANTS CC 
    157. Tembe Service Providers 
    158. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    159. The East London Institute for Leadership Advancement & Development 
    160. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    161. The Institute of People Development 
    162. The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd 
    163. THE SKILLS COLLEGE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING(PTY) LTD 
    164. The Skills Launchpad 
    165. Thobologo Training and Education Group (Pty) Ltd 
    166. TMG Quality Services 
    167. Train 2 Teach (PTY) Ltd 
    168. Trainers Without Borders 
    169. Training Answers 
    170. Training Consultant and SD College 
    171. Trainyoucan (Pty) Ltd 
    172. Tshepo Hope Consulting 
    173. Tshireletso Multi-skills and Training 
    174. Ulwazi Training & Development 
    175. University of Johannesburg 
    176. Vaiti Staffing and Training Solutions cc 
    177. VERYCOOLIDEAS 
    178. Vicresco (Pty) Ltd 
    179. Vutivi Training and Skills Development 
    180. VUWA PROJECTS 
    181. Zisukumele Training Academy (Pty) Ltd 


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