SAQA ID 101321, NQF Level 5, 190 CREDITS
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:
Co-ordinate learning within an occupational context.
Establish and refine learning and development needs within occupational contexts.
Conceptualise, plan and implement occupationally relevant learning and development interventions.
Facilitate learning in a variety of occupational contexts.
Evaluate the impact of learning and development interventions within an occupational context.
Level 4 with Communication.
Full Time – One and a Half Years including Work Experience
Part Time–Three Years Including Work Experience
This Occupational Certificate has three compulsory modules which are Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules.
Knowledge Modules 50 Credits | Practical Skill Modules 76 Credits | Work Experience Modules 64 Credits |
· The statutory learning and development environment, 8 Credits. · Learning and development management functions, 8 Credits. · Organisational learning and development needs analysis, 8 Credits. · Facilitation of learning in an occupational context, 8 Credits. · Assessment principles and practices, 4 Credits. · Workplace learning and development planning, evaluation and reporting, 8 Credits. · Work based learning, 6 Credits. | · Manage and coordinate logistics, facilities and financial resources, 8 Credits. · Plan, conduct and report on a learning and development needs analysis, 16 Credits. · Plan the delivery of an occupational learning intervention, 16 Credits. · Facilitate different methodologies, training styles and techniques within an occupational learning context, 12 Credits. · Facilitate experiential work-based learning, 8 Credits. · Plan and conduct the assessment of learner competencies, 8 Credits. · Evaluate the impact of learning within an occupational context, 8 Credits. | · Conduct learning and development management practices, 12 Credits. · Conduct skills development facilitation (SDF) processes as required for mandatory grant payments, 8 Credits. · Conduct learning and development planning and implementation processes, 12 Credits. · Facilitate an occupational learning session, 8 Credits. · Facilitate a work-based learning and development process, 8 Credits. · Conduct assessments of learner competence, 8 Credits. · Conduct an evaluation of the impact of learning within an occupational context, 8 Credits. |
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Petra Institute of Development and approved workplaces may assist learners who have previous experience to be assessed against the different assessment criteria for the qualification as specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Petra Institute of Development and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.
This qualification requires Integrated Assessment as follows:
Petra Institute of Development will use the curriculum as provided by QCTO to guide learners on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. Petra Institute of Development 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.
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant 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.
