Work Based Learning and Development Practitioner – NQF Level 5
QCTO Learnership
Course Overview
The Work Based Learning and Development Practitioner skills programme is designed to develop the knowledge, practical competence and workplace experience required to plan, conduct and administer work- based learning interventions.
The programme prepares learners to facilitate learning and development within occupational environments, support learners through coaching and mentoring, plan workplace learning opportunities, facilitate task- focused learning, and evaluate learner progression.
The curriculum is associated with the occupation Training and Development Professional (242401) andaddresses the specialisation Training and Development Practitioner (242401-001)
The programme combines
- Facilitation of learning in occupational contexts
- Work-based learning principles and practices
- Experiential workplace learning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Workplace learning planning and scheduling
- Learner progression and evaluation
- Practical facilitation experience in an authentic workplace
The stated occupational purpose is to enable a Work Based Learning and Development Practitioner to plan
for, conduct and administer work-based learning interventions.
Learning Outcomes
A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To:
Entry Requirements
The curriculum specifies the entry requirement as:
NQF Level 4, with Communication.
Learners should therefore have the communication competence required to engage with learning material,
workplace stakeholders, learners, mentors and assessment activities at the appropriate level.
International Comparability
The supplied curriculum document does not specify an International Comparability section or identify international qualifications against which this skills programme has been formally compared.
The programme is, however, structured around broadly applicable workplace learning and development
practices, including
Potential Career Opportunities
The curriculum formally associates the programme with the following occupational areas:
The competencies developed through the programme are also directly relevant to workplace
responsibilities involving:
Learning Options
The programme integrates knowledge learning, practical skills development and workplace experience.
The curriculum recognises the use of different learning environments and approaches, including blended learning and other appropriate delivery methods.
Course Details:
