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Training and development practitioner – NQF Level 5
QCTO Learnership
Course overview
The Occupational Certificate: Training and Development Practitioner is designed to prepare learners to function effectively as Learning and Development (L&D) Practitioners in diverse occupational contexts. This programme equips learners with the competencies to plan, design, facilitate, assess, and evaluate occupationally directed learning and development interventions.
The qualification responds to national priorities by strengthening the skills base in South Africa, enhancing employability, and supporting the development of an inclusive economy. L&D Practitioners play a critical role in building a capable workforce by aligning training initiatives with organisational and national skills development strategies.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this qualification, learners will be able to:
A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To:
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of NQF Level 4 with Communication (or equivalent).
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be applied for learners with relevant workplace experience.
International Comparability
This qualification compares favourably with international programmes such as:
- United Kingdom: AIM Awards Diploma in Education and Training (Level 5) and City & Guilds Certificate in Education and Training (Level 4).
- Australia: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (AQF).
- Singapore: Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA).
International benchmarking highlights strong alignment in areas such as needs analysis, facilitation, assessment, workplace learning, and evaluation. Differences mainly lie in qualification levels and the inclusion of specialised modules such as curriculum design or e-learning systems.
Occupational Trainer – NQF Level 5 Certification
This programme is registered as an Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 5 on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework (OQSF).
It builds on foundational competencies at NQF Level 4 and provides a pathway for further studies such as:
- Advanced Certificate in Education (NQF Level 6).
- National First Degree in Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (NQF Level 6).
Potential Career Opportunities
Graduates of this qualification can pursue roles such as:
- Training and Development Practitioner
- Learning and Development Specialist
- Skills Development Facilitator (SDF)
- Workplace Learning Coordinator
- Training Facilitator or Assessor
- Human Resource Development (HRD) Practitioner
This qualification enhances employability across industries where workplace learning, skills development, and continuous professional development are critical.
Learning Options
The programme is available through:
- Accredited Training Providers offering classroom-based or blended learning.
- Workplace-based Learning through approved employer partnerships.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for experienced practitioners seeking formal recognition of their skills.
Learners will undergo formative assessments throughout the programme and complete an external integrated summative assessment through the QCTO’s Assessment Quality Partner to achieve the qualification.
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