SP-211007, NQF Level: 5 with Credits: 20
This Qualification can be customized to fit your requirements/schedule
| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available on Request | Sandton | 2 Weeks | |
| 28 September - 09 October 2026 | Sandton | 2 Weeks | |
| 23 November - 04 December 2026 | Sandton | 2 Weeks |
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The Learning Support Facilitator Skills Programme is designed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to support learners who are experiencing challenges that affect their ability to succeed in formal education settings. The facilitator plays a key role in identifying learning barriers, applying appropriate support strategies, and assessing learner progress to help prevent dropout and academic failure.
This programme prepares learners to work alongside teachers, lecturers, and training practitioners by providing personalised support to learners in need. The learning support facilitator works in a variety of contexts, including schools, colleges, training centres, and community-based education programmes.
By the end of this Learning Support Facilitator programme, learners will be able to:
Identify and profile learners who experience learning barriers
Apply effective learning support methods and techniques
Conduct formative assessments to identify learning gaps
Recommend and implement appropriate interventions to help learners succeed
This Learning Support Facilitator training is ideal for individuals who are currently involved or interested in educational support roles, including:
Education assistants and support staff
Skills development facilitators and assessors
Post-school education tutors or lecturers
NGO education and training staff
Community education practitioners
Anyone wanting to work in learner support environments
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.
The Learning Support Facilitator programme focuses on three main responsibilities of a learning support facilitator:
1. Identifying and Profiling Learning Barriers
Participants will learn how to observe and recognise learners who are struggling due to learning difficulties, behavioural issues, language challenges, or emotional and social problems. Learners will also be trained to gather relevant information to create learner profiles and analyse the most suitable support options. This involves understanding the causes of learning difficulties and how to document them for follow-up.
2. Applying Learning Support Methods and Techniques
Once learning barriers are identified, participants will be guided on how to choose and apply suitable support techniques. This includes planning supplementary sessions, adapting teaching methods, using remedial tools, and offering encouragement to boost learner confidence. The focus is on providing personalised learning support that matches the learner’s specific needs and promotes academic progress.
3. Conducting Formative Assessment and Supporting Remediation
Participants will be trained to use basic assessment tools and observation methods to evaluate learner progress. This section teaches how to identify knowledge gaps, interpret results, and plan appropriate follow-up support. Learners will also learn how to work collaboratively with educators and advise on strategies to improve learner outcomes.
Knowledge Modules
Barriers to Learning
Learning Support Methods and Interventions
Techniques for Language and Learning Remediation
Methods of Formative Assessment
Practical Modules
Profiling and Identifying Learning Barriers
Facilitating Learner Support
Conducting Formative Assessment
Learners who successfully complete the programme will be eligible to write the FISA examination. Upon passing the exam, they will be awarded a Certificate of Competence and a Statement of Results, both of which are aligned with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Learning Support Facilitators (NQF).
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