Skills Development Programme

Facilitator

Credits: 36

Duration: 5 days

NQF Level: 5

SAQA ID: 10231 12544 10289

Mode of Delivery: Hybrid – online or in-person

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Regular Price: R7505

Early Bird Price: R2500

In the modern South African training landscape, the role of a facilitator is more than just delivering content—it is about managing the journey of learning. This course equips you with a versatile “toolkit” of teaching methods and techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles. You will gain the skills to plan impactful learning events, prepare candidates for successful assessments, and facilitate structured programmes that lead to real-world competence. Whether you are helping a student prepare their first Portfolio of Evidence or managing complex group dynamics, this programme ensures you do so with confidence, sensitivity, and professional excellence.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is ideal for anyone looking to formalize or elevate their role in Education, Training, and Development (ETD), including:

Aspiring Facilitators who want to master the art of adult learning.
Workplace Trainers responsible for upskilling staff within an organization.
Evidence Facilitators who assist candidates in preparing for assessments or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Subject Matter Experts who need to translate their technical knowledge into engaging learning experiences.

What You Will Learn (Learning Outcomes)

Our curriculum is mapped to national standards to ensure you gain recognized, practical skills:

Event Planning: Learn to produce logical, time-efficient learning plans that include opportunities for practical application.
Resource Management: Master the selection of appropriate materials and the organization of venues that promote active participation.
Assessment Preparation: Provide expert advice and support to candidates, helping them organize and present valid evidence for assessment.
OBE Implementation: Apply the core principles of Outcomes-Based Education, focusing on learner-centeredness and performance.
Dynamic Facilitation: Use a range of techniques to maintain learner interest, manage conflict, and build participant confidence.
Programme Evaluation: Critically analyze the success of your training events to improve future delivery.

Entry Requirements

To get the most out of this programme, it is assumed that learners have:

A foundational understanding of the basic principles of an outcomes-based system.
Competence in their specific area of expertise.
Previous achievement of Level 4 facilitation and evaluation units, or an FETC (Further Education and Training Certificate) equivalent.

Assessment & Certification

Quality is guaranteed through a rigorous, ETQA-aligned assessment process:

Practical Evidence: You will be assessed on your ability to plan, prepare, and conduct evidence gathering.
Inclusive Practice: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work with learners in a culturally sensitive manner.
National Recognition: Successful learners will be assessed by registered assessors and moderated according to official ETQA action plans.

Career Opportunities

Qualifying as a professional facilitator is a powerful career milestone, opening doors to roles such as:

Corporate Trainer: Delivering specialized internal training programmes for business growth.
Independent ETD Practitioner: Offering freelance facilitation services to accredited training providers.
RPL Advisor: Guiding experienced workers through the Recognition of Prior Learning process to gain formal qualifications.
Learning Event Manager: Overseeing the planning and logistical execution of large-scale educational events.

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