Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner

The programme

Programme overview

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.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

This SP-220321: 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)

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

By the end of this SP-220321: Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner course, 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

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

1. Understanding the Learning and Development Environment

Learn about the legislation and structures that guide skills development in South Africa. Understand 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

2. Workplace Skills Planning and Reporting

Understand how to gather information, plan training activities, and submit required reports such as the WSP and ATR. Learn how to evaluate training efforts and support organisational development.

• 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
• KM-06: Workplace Learning and Development Planning, Evaluation and Reporting

3. Conducting Learning Needs Analysis

Gain practical skills in identifying training gaps and opportunities within an organisation. Learn how to collect and analyse data to inform the development of learning programmes.

• Collecting data on current skills and gaps
• Interviewing and surveying staff and managers
• Analysing and interpreting skills data
• Preparing a learning needs report
• PM-02: Plan, Conduct and Report on a Learning and Development Needs Analysis

4. Applying Skills Development Facilitation in the Workplace

You will learn how to perform SDF duties in real-life or simulated settings. This includes preparing documents for SETA submissions and supporting the organisation in meeting compliance requirements.

• 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
• WM-02: Conduct Skills Development Facilitation Processes (8 Credits)

Learning approach

How you will learn

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.

Discuss your requirements

Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.