Purpose of this Qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Learning and Development Advisor. A Learning and Development Advisor researches, plans, designs, develops, implements, monitors, evaluates, verifies and manages the quality of learning and development interventions, to ensure management and staff acquire the required competencies to meet organisational strategic objectives.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment
Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record.

RPL for Access to the Qualification
Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
National Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices, NQF Level 6

• Certificate: Occupationally-Directed Education, Training and Development Practices, NQF Level 6, or;
•  National Diploma in Human Resources Management or Human Resources Development at NQF Level 6, or;
• Occupational Certificate in related field of study at NQF Level 6 with minimum 5 years experience at an operational level in the Learning and Development field.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 

• Consult and guide management on the alignment of learning and development with national and organisational strategic objectives
• Examine and review statutory compliance, organisational policies and procedures applicable to skills development
• Evaluate and review organisational skills development practices within the organisation.
• Monitor and report learning and development quality continuously.
• Evaluate the design and development of learning materials and supplementary aids for learning and development interventions.
• Validate and report on the learning and development processes and interventions.

Who should attend the training?

A Learning and Development Advisor researches, plans, designs, develops, monitors, evaluates, validates and manages the quality of learning and development interventions, to ensure management and staff acquire the required competencies to meet organisational strategic goals and objectives.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal Articulation:
Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management, NQF Level 7.

Vertical Articulation:
Postgraduate Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training, NQF Level 8.