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

Facilitate learning in a community context 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264975  Facilitate learning in a community context 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Community Development 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 05 - Education, Training and Development Adult Learning 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
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
110055  Facilitate learning in development practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  14   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to conduct a learning experience for the community (groups and/or individuals) as a means of developing opportunities for the transfer of learning according to the identified needs and objectives of the specific community. The standard aims to develop persons capable of conducting learning experiences that will enhance the participants` physical, social, emotional and intellectual capacities in a safe environment, and will benefit the programme facilitators, participants and the community as a whole.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Describing the role of the facilitator in a specific context.
  • Promoting and encouraging a participatory learning environment.
  • Using a variety of facilitation styles and approaches.
  • Evaluating group learning processes within the organisation. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner is competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the role of the facilitator in a specific context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personal strengths required in the facilitator are identified in terms of obtaining best results for a given community. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Potential fears and vulnerabilities of a facilitator are identified in terms of their causes and ways of dealing with them. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A variety of situations in which learning can be facilitated are identified and discussed and a suitable facilitation style is selected for the context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Promote and encourage a participatory learning environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Group dynamics are identified and discussed in terms of understanding potential challenges and ways/strategies to engage with different situations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Group dynamics may include but are not limited to different interests, perspectives and relationships among group members and personality types.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Various ways that people learn are identified and an appropriate approach for each style is given. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Ground rules are agreed with all participants prior to starting a learning session. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Factors are identified that create a participatory environment for learning and personal development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Communication skills employed are appropriate to the target group and encourage each individual to participate in the learning process. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Communication skills may include but are not limited to reflection, discussing, own expertise etc.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Use a variety of facilitation styles and approaches. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A variety of facilitation styles and approaches are described in terms of how and when they should be used in order to create an environment conducive to learning and that meets the needs of participants. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Participants are actively listened to and their contributions affirmed to gain acceptance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Group participation is motivated and encouraged with the aim of gaining meaningful involvement of participants, taking into consideration group dynamics. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Questions are used to enhance and encourage involvement and understanding of participants. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Feedback is given and received during the facilitation process to enhance the learning experience. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The elements of facilitation are explained in terms of the interconnections between them. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    A formal plan for learning is developed to meet the desired outcome. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Evaluate group learning processes within the organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A variety of group learning processes are identified that are able to assist with evaluation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Own performance is evaluated to determined the strengths and weaknesses of the planning, preparation and facilitation of learning in order to inform further development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Tools and techniques to monitor and evaluate group learning processes are explained and an appropriate tool is selected for the purpose of evaluating the facilitation and learning process in terms of the outcomes achieved. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Facilitation methods and techniques.
  • Communication principles and processes.
  • Listening skills.
  • Group dynamics.
  • Learning styles. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems pertaining to the facilitation of learning. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others to ensure the best possible results are obtained from the facilitation process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities in ways which will enable, promote and enhance a participatory environment taking into consideration the context and needs of the participants in the community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information which will impact positively on the learning process and participants. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when conducting the facilitation of learning in a community context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to present the learning to the participants. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where proper and effective facilitation of learning has a positive effect on the outcome of the intervention. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts during the facilitation process. 

    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 110055, "Facilitate learning in development practice", Level 4, 14 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  67509   Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  80946   National Certificate: Community Development  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    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. A4 Consultancy CC 
    2. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    3. Basadi Africa Management 
    4. Continuing Education For Africa 
    5. Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc 
    6. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
    7. Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU) 
    8. Education and Training Unit 
    9. Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    10. Future Discovery Training Academy CC 
    11. Gender Education & Development Institute (GEDI 
    12. Goldfields TVET College 
    13. Gotsec Skills Training 
    14. HEART Solutions 
    15. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    16. Isibani Skills Academy 
    17. Itireleng Bokamoso Trading Development Services and Associates 
    18. Josmap Training Institute 
    19. KDS Centre for Skills Development and Training Pty Ltd 
    20. KHANIMAMBA TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTRE 
    21. Khululeka Community Education Centre 
    22. KWAZULU NATAL EXPERIMENTAL COLLEGE 
    23. LESEDI EDUCARE ASSOCIATION 
    24. Loago Business Consulting 
    25. Lusa Social Entrepreneurship Institute 
    26. Marematlou Training Institute 
    27. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
    28. Motheo Training Institute Trust 
    29. Ngidi Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    30. NTI College 
    31. Orbit FET College - Central Office 
    32. Paradise Skills Development 
    33. Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd 
    34. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
    35. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    36. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    37. Project Literacy 
    38. Reflections Development Institute 
    39. Resonance Institute of Learning 
    40. Retshetse Training Project 
    41. Rhodes University 
    42. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    43. SERITI INSTITUTE 
    44. South African Corporate Training Association 
    45. South West Gauteng Tvet College 
    46. Spotru Training Centre 
    47. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    48. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    49. Tembe Service Providers 
    50. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    51. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
    52. Thinking Mind Trading 
    53. Thobologo Training and Education Group (Pty) Ltd 
    54. Thuto Adult Centre 
    55. TMG Quality Services 
    56. UMO LEARNING SUPPORT SYSTEM 
    57. Unathi Training 
    58. Vhutshilo Health And Training Organisation 
    59. Vuselela TVET College 
    60. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 


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