Skills Development Programme

Skills Development Facilitator

Credits: 30

Duration: 5 days

NQF Level: 5

SAQA ID: 15217 15218 15227 15228 15232

Mode of Delivery: Hybrid – online or in-person

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Regular Price: R7505

Early Bird Price: R3750

In the South African landscape, a skilled workforce is an organization’s greatest asset. This program provides the full suite of competencies required to lead skills development at an organizational or departmental level.

You will evolve from an administrator to a strategic partner, learning to identify critical skills gaps, develop integrated training plans, and implement quality management systems that meet rigorous national standards. By mastering the art of data collation, provider coordination, and stakeholder engagement, you will ensure that your organization’s investment in people yields measurable results.

Who Should Attend?

This program is specifically designed for professionals committed to advancing Education, Training, and Development (ETD), including:

Aspiring and current Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs).
Training and HR Managers looking to formalize their development strategies.
HR Development Practitioners seeking to align training with legislative requirements.
Transformation and Equity Officers focused on workplace skills planning.

What You Will Learn (Learning Outcomes)

Our curriculum covers the essential pillars of the SDF role:

Strategic Planning: Analyze organizational requirements to develop comprehensive training and development plans.
Skills Analysis: Conduct in-depth audits to determine learning outcomes and identify assessment standards.
Quality Management: Advise on and implement Quality Management Systems (QMS) that comply with SETA and national requirements.
Effective Administration: Collate, store, and provide critical skills development data while maintaining total confidentiality.
Intervention Coordination: Plan, organize, and review learning interventions to ensure they meet learner and organizational needs.

Entry Requirements

To thrive in this multifaceted program, learners should possess:

Competence in Communication at NQF Level 4.
Competence in Mathematical Literacy and Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4.
Familiarity with supervising project teams and monitoring financial aspects of business is recommended.

Assessment & Certification

Your journey to becoming a certified SDF involves rigorous practical application:

Real-World Application: You will produce training plans for small to medium organizations or departments.
Proven Competence: Assessments focus on your ability to facilitate group processes, analyze data, and solve complex organizational problems.
Accredited Excellence: You will be assessed by ETQA-registered assessors, ensuring your certification is nationally recognized and respected.

Career Opportunities

Qualifying as an SDF positions you as a critical link between the private sector and South Africa’s national development goals:

SDF Consultant: Advising multiple organizations on workplace skills plans and annual training reports.
L&D Strategy Manager: Leading high-level human resource development initiatives.
Skills Development Administrator: Managing the data and compliance requirements for large-scale corporate academies.

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