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SP-220321 Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner

Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner

SP-220321 | NQF Level 5 | Credits 40

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Revised and Updated:
21 September 2026
Date Venue Duration
16 - 20 November 2026 Sandton, Gauteng 5 Days
25 - 29 January 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 5 Days
15 - 19 March 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 5 Days
24 - 28 May 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 5 Days
16 - 20 August 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 5 Days

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Course Introduction

The Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner programme equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to help organisations plan, manage and report on training and development activities. This includes analysing learning needs, creating workplace skills plans, and coordinating the process for claiming skills development grants through SETAs.

 

Learners will gain insight into the legal requirements, planning tools and processes involved in managing training and development in the South African workplace.

Course Duration

  • Classroom / contact time: 5 days — confirmed by two independent sources (GBS SA explicitly describes it as “a 5-day Occupational Skills Programme”).
  • Official total programme duration: 51 days — stated directly in the official QCTO curriculum document for SP-220321.
  • Workplace Experience component: approximately 12 weeks, confirmed independently, during which learners gain supervised exposure to planning, conducting and administering skills development processes in an authentic work environment, ahead of Portfolio of Evidence submission.

Entry Requirements

An NQF Level 4 qualification (Grade 12 or equivalent), including Communication.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner programme, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the legal and regulatory framework for skills development in South Africa
  • Conduct a learning and development needs analysis
  • Plan and report on workplace training and development
  • Facilitate the process for SETA grant submissions
  • Align training plans with organisational goals and compliance needs

Career Opportunities

Registered or aspiring Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs), HR and training coordinators responsible for Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Reports, and compliance-focused HR professionals managing SETA grant submissions within their organisation.

Who should attend?

This Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner programme is ideal for:

  • HR officers and managers involved in training
  • Skills Development Facilitators (SDFs)
  • Training and development coordinators
  • Individuals aiming to become registered SDFs with SETAs
  • Anyone responsible for submitting Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR)
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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
  • Learn about the legislation and structures that guide skills development in South Africa — how SETAs, the QCTO, and the Skills Development Act impact training in the workplace.
Key topics include:
  • Skills Development Act and other relevant laws
  • Role of SETAs, QCTO, and the DHET
  • Mandatory and discretionary grants
  • The role and responsibilities of an SDF
  • Module: KM-01 — The Statutory Learning and Development Environment (Credits: 8)
2. Workplace Skills Planning and Reporting
  • Understand how to gather information, plan training activities, and submit required reports such as the WSP and ATR, and how to evaluate training efforts and support organisational development.
Key topics include:
  • Workplace skills planning process
  • Setting training priorities based on business needs
  • Evaluating and reporting on learning and development outcomes
  • Submitting compliant training reports to SETAs
  • Module: KM-06 — Workplace Learning and Development Planning, Evaluation and Reporting (Credits: 8)
3. Conducting Learning Needs Analysis
  • Gain practical skills in identifying training gaps and opportunities within an organisation, and in collecting and analysing data to inform the development of learning programmes.
Key topics include:
  • Collecting data on current skills and gaps
  • Interviewing and surveying staff and managers
  • Analysing and interpreting skills data
  • Preparing a learning needs report
  • Module: PM-02 — Plan, Conduct and Report on a Learning and Development Needs Analysis (Credits: 16)
4. Applying Skills Development Facilitation in the Workplace
  • You will learn how to perform SDF duties in real-life or simulated settings, including preparing documents for SETA submissions and supporting the organisation in meeting compliance requirements.
Key topics include:
  • Facilitating the WSP/ATR submission process
  • Coordinating with management and staff on training matters
  • Maintaining accurate records of training activities
  • Supporting B-BBEE and compliance through training planning
  • Module: WM-02 — Conduct Skills Development Facilitation Processes (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 – Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner

Develop skills development facilitation expertise covering learner support, training delivery, assessment, learning programmes, facilitation techniques, and workplace skills development.

What is the Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner Skills Programme?
The SP-220321 Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner programme is an NQF Level 5 programme with 40 credits that develops skills in workplace skills planning, learning needs analysis, training reporting and SETA grant processes.
Who should enrol for the Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner programme?
The programme is suitable for HR officers and managers, Skills Development Facilitators, training coordinators and professionals responsible for Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs), Annual Training Reports (ATRs) and SETA compliance.
What topics are covered in the Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner programme?
Topics include the South African skills development framework, SETAs and QCTO, workplace skills planning and reporting, learning needs analysis, SDF responsibilities and SETA grant submissions.
What are the entry requirements for the Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner programme?
Learners require an NQF Level 4 qualification, such as Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification, including Communication.
Does the Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner programme include practical training?
Yes. The programme includes workshops, group work, role-play and practical application activities, including WSP and ATR processes, learning needs analysis and skills development facilitation.
How is the Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner programme assessed and certified?
Learners complete the required programme components and workplace experience before submitting the required Portfolio of Evidence and becoming eligible for 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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