National Diploma: Occupationally Directed …

1 National diploma : Occupationally Directed Education, Training & Development Practices NQF Level 5: 240 Credits This qualification is aimed at HR practitioners and Learning & Development practitioners across a variety of occupational and vocational learning environments. The programme is structured around six study blocks or modules to support flexibility, access and learner- Directed learning. Candidates may therefore participate in any one module and then, at a later date, enrol in any further module as and when suitable in order to complete the qualification. Two thousand four hundred notional learning hours are required to achieve this qualification. Enrolment requirements that apply to candidates who wish to complete this qualification: A minimum of two years of work experience Applicants must be employed in an environment within which the learning can be applied The programme begins with an online Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pre-assessment, enabling current competence to be taken into consideration.

2 Each study block has been designed as an action-learning programme. Work schedules are planned and implemented as learning- from-work activities and learning-through-work activities. Group learning is recommended where participants map out their own learning schedule, which may exceed one year. Each of the six modules is facilitated over a three to five day period. A one-on-one learner support workshop is scheduled six weeks after each module to assist candidates in completing the study block learning. Below is an illustration of the programme delivery framework for this qualification at NQF Level 5. National diploma : Occupationally Directed Education, Training & Development Practices (NQF 5) Programme Structure Planning Phase Delivery Phase Evaluation Phase Online, self- Three-day Three-day Three-day Five-day Three-day Three-day Integrated assessment Training Training Training Training Training Training assessment (admission Needs Learning Facilitation, Assessment, Qualifications, ETD (including screening) Analysis & Programme Coaching & Moderation Standards & Management fundamentals).

3 Skills Design & Mentoring & Evaluation Curricula & Quality Planning Materials Development Management Development Selection Enrolment Learner Learner Learner OBE Learner Learner support support facilitation support Moderation Learning support support workshop workshop workshop assessment workshop workshop Contract Learner support workshop Terms of Certification participation & Graduation agreed to Telephonic & e-mail learner guidance & support The table below outlines the unit standards and exit level outcomes into which the modules have been developed, covered during this qualification. This qualification can be done via RPL. Study Block Exit level outcomes Unit standards assessed 123396 Define target audience profiles and skills gaps 15218 Conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning for skills development Needs Analysis & Conduct skills 15217 Develop an organisational training and development plan Skills Planning development 15232 Coordinate planned skills development interventions in Three days facilitation an organisation (33 credits).

4 15222 Promote a learning culture in an organisation 15221 Provide information and advice regarding skills development & related issues 114924 Demonstrate understanding of the OBET approach Learning Programme Design within the context of a NQF. & Materials Development Design & develop learning 123401 Design outcomes-based learning programmes Three days programmes and processes 123394 Develop outcomes-based learning programmes (46 credits). 10305 Devise interventions for learners who have special needs 117871 Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies Facilitate & 10294 Identify and respond to learners with special needs and evaluate learning barriers to learning Facilitation, 117874 Guide learners about their learning, assessment and Coaching &. recognition opportunities Mentoring 117865 Assist and support learners to manage their learning Three days Provide learning experiences (41 credits) support to learners & 123398 Facilitate the transfer and application of learning in the organisations workplace 115755 Design and develop outcomes-based assessments Assessment, Moderation &.

5 115753 Conduct outcomes-based assessments Evaluation Engage in and promote 115759 Conduct moderation of outcomes-based assessments Five days assessment practices 123397 Evaluate a learning intervention using given evaluation (45 credits). instruments 117856 Define standards for assessment, education, training Qualifications, Standards & and development Curricula Development Define standards 117858 Design and develop qualifications for assessment, Three days and qualifications education, training and development (45 credits) 15218 Conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning for skills development 252037 Build teams to achieve goals and objectives 252043 Manage a diverse workforce to add value Engage in general 120388 Supervise a project team of a small project to deliver management activities project objectives L&D Management & 114226 Interpret and manage conflicts within the workplace Quality Management 15224 Empower team members through recognising strengths, Three days encouraging participation in decision making and (46 credits)

6 Delegating tasks 15228 Advise on the establishment and implementation of a Manage and administer ETD QMS for skills development practices in an organisation 114925 Manage learner information using an information management systems Note: Unit standards remain applicable for the registration period of the qualification. Contact days: 27 Qualification: 50333. Hours per day: 8 Facilitation language: English Duration: 2 years RPL possible? Yes For more information, or to find out about the IPD training schedule, please visit , call us on (011) 315 2913 or e-mail