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Course Title: Facilitation Skills Programme


Course Code: FSP

 

Unit Standard ID: 117871
Unit Standard Title: Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 10
Duration: 2 Days


About the Programme

This  unit standard will provide recognition for those who facilitate or intend to facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies. Formal recognition will enhance their employability and also provide a means to identify competent learning facilitators.
 
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
 
1. Plan and prepare for facilitation;
2. Facilitate learning; and
3. Evaluate learning and facilitation
 
Content
 
Module 1:  Understanding the National Qualifications Framework
  1. The history of the NQF
  2. What is the NQF?
  3. The NQF structure and how it works
  4. The principles underlying the NQF
  5. Functioning of the NQF
  6. Critical cross field outcomes
  7. The effect on training and development in your organisation
Module 2:  Understanding Facilitation
  1. Introduction
  2. What is facilitation
  3. Why develop individuals
  4. Tangible benefits of facilitation and development
  5. Learning – a life-long process
  6. What should development achieve?
  7. Barriers to effective facilitation
Module 3:  Applying Facilitation Principles and Techniques
  1. Principles of effective learning
  2. Determining learning needs
  3. Diagnosing performance improvement requirements
  4. Giving feedback
Module 4:  Applying Facilitation Skills
  1. Getting rid of fears
  2. How to get learners on your side
  3. Conduct of the facilitator
  4. Controlling the learners
  5. Handling learners effectively
  6. Questioning Techniques
  7. Communication and the facilitator
  8. A guide on how to encourage group discussion
Module 5:  Creating a Learning Culture
  1. Creating a learning culture
  2. Reviewing the facilitation system
  3. Develop self responsibility
  4. Guide learners through problem solving
Module 6:  Facilitation Methodologies and Aids
  1. Facilitation Methodologies
  2. Facilitation Aids
Module 7:  Facilitate on the job learning
  1. On-the-job facilitation
  2. On-the-job facilitation process
  3. Practical application