Facilitation Skills

3 Day Accredited Qualification

Unit Standard 117871, NQF Level 5 with 10 credits

This Qualification can be customized to fit your requirements/schedule
Platform: Face to face and Online
Our Location: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton

Price: Available on Request

Course Introduction

Training Facilitators / Trainers are mainly used in adult education and use their expertise in a subject to share knowledge and to guide a person to a higher level of competence. A Facilitator makes the process of learning easier by using outcomes-based training, which includes both theoretical and practical knowledge. Prospen Africa will provide you with all of that.

This Facilitation Skills course aims to provide recognition for those participants who facilitate or intend to facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies.

This Facilitation Skills course aims to provide recognition for those participants who facilitate or intend to facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies, the purpose of this Facilitation Skills course is for participants to be able to:

Plan and prepare for facilitation.
Facilitate learning; and
Evaluate learning and facilitation.

This is one (1) of the ﬁve (5) ETD roles / courses that together provides participants with the general Education, Training and Development skills required at an NQF level 5 thus providing an opportunity for participants to specialise further in one of the following four roles:

Design and develop learning interventions.
Facilitate learning.
Design and conduct assessments.
Facilitate skills development.

Who should attend?

This Facilitation Skills course will be useful for:

Learning facilitators.
Assessors
Learner and learning supporters.
Skills Development Facilitators.

Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Module 1: Plan and prepare for facilitation

Analysis of learer and learning needs
Plans cater for needs of learners and stakeholders
Resources, locations, and personnel are arranged to suit intended delivery
Learning material preparation
Learning material content
Facilitation methods
Facilitation process
Learning environment
Review criteria

Module 2: Facilitate Learning

Learning facilitated in a coherent manner
Learning environment and facilitation approach promotes open interaction
Development of concepts through participation
Groups managed in line with facilitation principles
Questioning techniques consistency
Monitoring learner progress

Module 3: Evaluate learning and facilitation.

Learner and stakeholder feedback on facilitated learning
Strength and weaknesses of the planning, preparation and facilitating of learning
Review and recommendation