Design Training Materials

Unit Standards

123394: Develop outcomes-based learning programs

Program Description

This unit standard is for those who develop learning programs to meet defined learning needs according to a given design specification. The course teaches the basics of ensuring that all specific outcomes, assessment criteria and range statements are met. The supporting tools required such as Facilitator, Assessment and Moderation Guides as well as matrices which map the criteria covered are also addressed.

Outcomes
  • Plan and prepare for development
  • Develop learning materials
  • Develop learning facilitation guidelines
  • Pilot and evaluate the development of these learning materials
Total duration of course

3 days (2 days of theory, 1 day of practical )

Number of credits

10 credits

NQF Level

5

Benefits of Attending the Design Training Materials Tools Course

  • Khanyisela College customises the course materials to include the clients’ work processes and business templates in order for the learning to be meaningful.
  • Facilitation is interactive and practical, ensuring that the learning is engaging and interesting.
  • There is a break of three weeks between the days of face-to-face activity and the portfolio-building workshop, to ensure that learners collect adequate evidence to complete their portfolio of evidence.
  • Learning is followed by learner support sessions before a portfolio of evidence is submitted, to greatly increase learners’ chances of being declared competent.

Target Audience

People attending this course would ordinarily be involved with the development of learning programs within any field of learning in line with their subject matter expertise. Where developers are not themselves experts in the field of learning, then they would typically work in close consultation with subject experts.

Competencies required

  • Have a working knowledge of outcome-based education and training
  • Are able to communicate in writing at NQF level 4 (Grade 12)

Facilitation Methodology

  • All Facilitators are subject matter experts as well as registered Assessors against the relevant qualifications.
  • Facilitators engage in train-the-trainer methodology to ensure that they are competent in outcomes-based training and activities in the classroom, and are subject to regular continuous improvement to ensure that they remain relevant.
  • Methodology is engaging and interactive, catering for all types of learning styles ensuring that the learners remain interested for as much of the course as possible.
  • Learning activities consist of formative activities which take place during the training and include group work, simulations, case studies as well as self-directed activities, and summative assignments which are completed at the workplace to demonstrate reflexive competence.
  • Support is provided during the training by the Facilitator as well as the Quality Officer on the last day of training on how to complete the quality assurance aspects of the portfolio successfully.