Education, Training and Human Development Faculty

Education, Training and Human Development Faculty

The Education, Training and Human Development Faculty develops capable practitioners who support learning, skills development and human capacity growth within organisations and communities. Our programmes focus on strengthening training delivery, assessment practice and skills development coordination to ensure effective, quality-driven learning in workplace and education environments.

Occupational Skills Programme: Assessment Practitioner

Programme Code: SP-220320
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 20

Entry Requirements (NQF):
• Communication at NQF Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
• Prior industry or training exposure recommended

Programme Overview:
This programme prepares learners to conduct fair, valid and reliable assessments in line with QCTO standards. Learners gain competence in planning assessments, conducting them effectively and providing constructive feedback. The programme is suited for individuals who want to become assessors across various occupational qualifications and skills programmes.

What learners will gain:
• Skills in planning, preparing and conducting assessments
• Understanding of assessment principles, tools and methods
• Ability to make informed assessment decisions and maintain records
• Confidence to support quality assurance within learning environments

Career opportunities:
Assessment practitioner, assessor, workplace assessor assistant, training quality officer.

Occupational Skills Programme: Skills Development Facilitation Practitioner

Programme Code: SP-220321
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 40

Entry Requirements (NQF):
• Communication at NQF Level 4
• Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
• Experience in training, HR or workplace learning is advantageous

Programme Overview:
This programme develops learners to coordinate skills development activities within organisations. It covers workplace skills planning, training coordination, stakeholder engagement and compliance with SETA and QCTO requirements. Graduates are able to support HRD functions, facilitate workplace learning and contribute to organisational development.

What learners will gain:
• Skills in developing and maintaining Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs)
• Knowledge of SETA processes, reporting and compliance
• Ability to coordinate learning interventions and workplace training
• Understanding of skills audits, training needs analysis and learner support

Career opportunities:
Skills development facilitator, training coordinator, HRD practitioner assistant, learning and development support officer.