Facilitation Course

Learn to facilitate meaningful, engaging, and learner-focused training sessions using a variety of instructional methods. This course helps you become a confident and competent learning facilitator in South Africa’s outcomes-based education system.
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Course Overview

This accredited Facilitation Course (SAQA US 117871) equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to facilitate learning using a variety of proven methodologies. Targeted at aspiring or current learning facilitators, the course enables participants to plan, conduct, and evaluate learning interventions aligned with South Africa’s outcomes-based education system. The course is accredited with the ETDP SETA and carries 10 credits at NQF Level 5.

Learners will gain formal recognition for their ability to deliver impactful, learner-centred training sessions across various industries and settings, increasing both their employability and career progression opportunities.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, learners must:

  • Be competent in the subject matter they wish to facilitate.

  • Be proficient in communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.

  • Have a general understanding of outcomes-based education and workplace skills development.

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Skills you'll gain

  • Plan and Prepare for Facilitation:

    • Conduct learner needs analysis.

    • Prepare learning materials and environments.

    • Select and justify appropriate facilitation methodologies.

  • Facilitate Learning Sessions:

    • Use various facilitation techniques to promote active learner participation.

    • Manage group dynamics effectively.

    • Create an inclusive and interactive learning environment.

    • Apply questioning and feedback strategies that support learning outcomes.

  • Evaluate Learning and Facilitation:

    • Gather and analyse feedback from learners and stakeholders.

    • Reflect critically on facilitation effectiveness.

    • Recommend improvements for future learning interventions.

  • Demonstrate Understanding of Learning Methodologies:

    • Compare and apply at least three facilitation methodologies.

    • Adapt facilitation to meet different learning styles and contexts.

    • Integrate principles from the NQF and the Bill of Rights into facilitation practices.

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Outcome

You will earn a QCTO-accredited Occupational Certificate

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