Learning and Development Facilitator

SP-220319 | NQF Level 5 | Credits 36

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Platform:

In-class

Revised and Updated:
21 September 2026

Date	Venue	Duration
Available on Request	Sandton, Gauteng	46 Days

Course Introduction

The Learning and Development Facilitator Skills Programme equips individuals with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to facilitate learning effectively in workplace and occupational contexts. The role of a facilitator is to guide, support and manage learning in a way that ensures learners gain the competencies they need in their specific occupations or trades.

This programme focuses on understanding the learning and development environment, using effective facilitation techniques, and delivering learning interventions that meet both organisational and learner needs.

Course Duration

Classroom / contact time: 5 days
Official total programme duration: 46 days
Workplace Experience component: approximately 12 weeks, confirmed independently, during which learners gain supervised exposure to facilitating a learning and development session in an authentic work environment, ahead of Portfolio of Evidence submission.

Entry Requirements

An NQF Level 4 qualification, including Communication.

Course Objectives

On completion of this Learning and Development Facilitator programme, learners will be able to:

Understand the statutory and workplace learning environment in South Africa
Plan and facilitate effective learning sessions in occupational contexts
Apply different facilitation methodologies and techniques suited to adult learners
Deliver and reflect on learning sessions based on workplace needs and learner progress

Who should attend?

This Learning and Development Facilitator programme is intended for individuals who:

Are new or aspiring facilitators in the workplace or training organisations
Currently work in training, HR, or skills development environments
Need formal training in facilitation aligned with South Africa’s occupational qualifications framework
Require practical skills and workplace experience to conduct learning sessions in an occupational setting

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

1. Understanding the Learning and Development Environment

The programme is structured around three key components:

Learners are introduced to the legal and policy framework that guides occupational learning in South Africa, including the Skills Development Act, SETA structures and quality assurance bodies.

Key focus areas:

Legislative and regulatory frameworks for learning and development
Understanding the roles of various stakeholders (SETA, QCTO, employers, providers)
The relationship between occupational qualifications and skills programmes
Module: KM-01 — The Statutory Learning and Development Environment (Credits: 8)

2. Facilitating Learning in Occupational Contexts

This section prepares learners to facilitate learning using appropriate methods and tools, with an understanding of how to manage the learning process for adult learners in workplace contexts.

Key focus areas:

Adult learning principles and outcomes-based education
Structuring and delivering learning sessions
Managing group dynamics and learner engagement
Using learning resources effectively
Module: KM-04 — Facilitation of Learning in Occupational Contexts (Credits: 8)

3. Applying Facilitation Techniques and Delivering Sessions

This component focuses on practical facilitation using different styles, approaches and tools — planning, delivering and reflecting on a learning session in a real or simulated occupational setting.

Key focus areas:

Selecting and using facilitation styles based on learner needs
Adapting methods for different learning outcomes and environments
Hands-on delivery of sessions with feedback and reflection
Adjusting facilitation in response to learner progress and challenges
Modules: PM-04 — Facilitate Different Methodologies, Styles, and Techniques (Credits: 12); WM-04 — Facilitate an Occupational Learning Session (Credits: 8)

Certification

Learners who successfully complete the programme will be eligible to write the FISA examination. Upon passing, they will be awarded a Certificate of Competence along with a Statement of Results, both aligned with QCTO standards.

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FAQs – Learning and Development Facilitator

Develop learning and development facilitator skills covering learner support, training delivery, assessment, communication, learning strategies, and workplace development.

What is the Learning and Development Facilitator Skills Programme?

The SP-220319 Learning and Development Facilitator Skills Programme is an NQF Level 5 programme with 36 credits that develops the knowledge and practical skills required to facilitate learning in workplace and occupational contexts.

Who should enrol for the Learning and Development Facilitator programme?

The programme is suitable for new or aspiring facilitators, workplace trainers, HR and skills development professionals, and individuals who require formal facilitation skills for occupational learning environments.

What topics are covered in the Learning and Development Facilitator programme?

Topics include the statutory learning and development environment, adult learning principles, occupational learning, facilitation methodologies, group dynamics, learner engagement, learning resources and delivering occupational learning sessions.

What are the entry requirements for the Learning and Development Facilitator programme?

Learners should have an NQF Level 4 qualification, including Communication, to enrol for the Learning and Development Facilitator Skills Programme.

Does the Learning and Development Facilitator programme include practical training?

Yes. Learners participate in workshops, role-play and practical application activities, including planning, delivering and reflecting on occupational learning sessions in real or simulated workplace environments.

How is the Learning and Development Facilitator programme assessed and certified?

Learners who successfully complete the required learning and workplace components become eligible to write the Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA). Successful candidates receive a Certificate of Competence and Statement of Results aligned with QCTO standards.

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