Facilitate Learning
SAQA ID
117871
MIN CREDITS
10
EST DURATION
4 DAYS
SETA
ETDP
What is the purpose of the course?
The purpose of this short course is to provide recognition to anyone wishing to facilitate learning interventions in the workplace using different techniques and methods including outcomes-based education and adult-based education learning principles. This type of course is sometimes called a Train-the-Trainer Course.
What are the learning outcomes?
Successful achievement of the course outcomes will enable learners to:
- Plan and prepare for facilitation
- Facilitate learning
- Evaluate learning and facilitation
How is the course aligned?
This is an accredited short course aligned to Unit Standard 117871: Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies. Total credits: 10; NQF level 5. Â
Who is the target audience?
This course is suitable for anyone in a position to train others. For example, workplace facilitators or trainers, coaches, lecturers or presenters. It is assumed that learners attending this course are already competent in the learning area in which they will provide training.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be able to demonstrate competence in the learning area in which they will provide training.
How is the course structured?
The following topics are covered in the course:
- Planning for facilitation
- Facilitation methods and media
- Facilitation skills and behaviours
- Promoting learner interaction and maximizing group learning
- Evaluating learning and facilitation
During the course, learners have the opportunity to conduct a short training intervention while being observed by their facilitator. Constructive feedback is provided to ensure a valuable learning experience.
How will the course be delivered and assessed?
Facilitation strategy
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KVR Training offers our clients various facilitation methods based on specific needs. This can include in-person, on-line, virtual facilitation methods or a combination of any of these. Various learning techniques, such as simulations, roleplays and presentations are used. Facilitators give feedback on participation, strengths, and areas for improvement. Practical application is crucial, requiring learners to apply knowledge in their daily work under supervision.
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Assessment strategy
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- Formative assessment is conducted throughout the course during the facilitated sessions. Assessment activities are included in the Formative Assessment Workbook and will be checked by the Facilitator. Learners are expected to complete all the activities in their workbooks.
- Summative assessment is conducted at the end of the foundational training phase. Learners are expected to complete summative assessment activities in the Summative Assessment Workbook.
What are the workplace requirements?
Outcomes-based programmes require application of skills in the workplace. Learners must be exposed to all outcomes related to the Unit Standard; this would include all activities related to planning, preparing, conducting and evaluating facilitation.
For this course, therefore the following human and physical resources are required:
- Training venue, equipment and resources e.g. training materials, flipchart, projector, PowerPoint slides
- Learners to attend the session
What workplace activities will need to be completed?
Some of the practical workplace activities for this programme include the following:
- Planning and preparing to facilitate a learning intervention of more than 45 minutes in the workplace
- Conducting a target audience analysis
- Facilitating a group of learners
- Managing group dynamics and monitoring learner progress
- Evaluating the facilitation and learning achieved
- Compiling a facilitator post-training report
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