SAQA REGISTRATION
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117871 Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT
2026-06-30
EXPIRY
The certificate cannot expire
ABOUT THIS COURSE
TRAINYOUCAN (ETDP SETA) Accredited Training Network and its members is committed to follow all the ETQA requirements as stipulated by SAQA.
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:
- Plan and prepare for facilitation;
- Facilitate learning; and
- Evaluate learning and facilitation.
COURSE SUMMARY
In particular, people credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Solve problems – dealing with issues of diversity and potential conflict in learning situations, including different rates of progression for different learners and cultural and linguistic diversity; Identifying the limitations of particular methodologies or activities and developing alternative ways of dealing with these.
- Work effectively with others and in teams – this outcome will be demonstrated by:
Interacting with learners in a manner which promotes effective learning; and
Identifying team roles to plan own participation - Organise and manage oneself and one’s activities responsibly and effectively – this outcome will be demonstrated through the general and specific activities related to planning and organising the facilitation sessions.
- Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information – this outcome will be demonstrated when candidates analyse information on learner needs in order to plan appropriate facilitation sessions.
- Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills — this outcome will be demonstrated by:
Ensuring the learner clearly understands the role he/she is to play and what is expected of him/her; and
Being culturally sensitive when communicating. - Use science and technology – Understanding the education and training potential of various technologies and demonstrating their effective use in promoting learning.
Note: Any person who wants to offer their services as an accredited individual, company or a training provider can only do so with a valid SOR (Statement of Results) from the ETDP SETA. No other document/certificate can be used, even if it reflects the same unit standard.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
- The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in the learning area in which they will provide training.
Basically, you must be able to read and write in English!
BOOKINGS
CURRENTLY, WE ARE FULLY ONLY WITH ELEARNING AND ZOOM ONLY!
BOOKINGS: Book online through our booking site here.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE TRAIN THE TRAINER or FACILITATORS course.
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- Training Managers
- Become an Accredited Facilitator
- Freelance Facilitators
- People who want to work with the SETA’s
- People who want to open their own Training Companies
- People who want to train or moderate learners on unit standards.
- People who want to train or moderate learners on qualifications.
- HR Persons.
- Training Administrators.
- Training Providers or newly registered Training Providers.
- Accredited and NON-Accredited Employee/Training Providers.
- Lecturers at Technicons, Private Colleges or Universities.
- Learning material developers looking to enhance their programmes.
- Anyone else who can benefit from moderation methodologies.
- New training providers applying for accreditation.
- Employers who are running learnerships.
- Learners studying towards their ETDP Qualification.
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- People who want to work internationally, as my countries accept this certificate in Africa and internationally.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- In South Africa, becoming a qualified facilitator can open up various job opportunities across different sectors. Facilitators play a key role in education, corporate training, community development, and leadership development. Here are some of the major job opportunities for qualified facilitators in South Africa:
1. Corporate Training and Development
- Job Titles: Corporate Trainer, Learning and Development Specialist, Training Facilitator
- Roles: Facilitate workshops, seminars, and training programs for employees in areas like leadership, communication, team-building, compliance, and soft skills. Companies in sectors like finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail regularly hire facilitators to improve employee skills and performance.
2. Education and Skills Development
- Job Titles: Adult Education Facilitator, TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Facilitator, Skills Development Facilitator (SDF)
- Roles: Facilitate vocational training, adult education classes, and professional development courses. Many facilitators are employed by colleges, universities, and TVET institutions. You can also work with private training providers or offer freelance facilitation services.
- Sector Importance: South Africa has a strong focus on skills development and upskilling the workforce, especially through programs like the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS). This creates demand for qualified facilitators.
3. NGO and Community Development
- Job Titles: Community Facilitator, Social Development Facilitator, Youth Empowerment Facilitator
- Roles: Work with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to facilitate community development projects, workshops, and programs aimed at empowering disadvantaged communities. Areas of focus may include health education, youth development, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and social justice.
- Sector Importance: NGOs often rely on facilitators to run outreach programs, build capacity, and engage community members in skills-building initiatives.
4. Skills Development Facilitation in Corporates
- Job Titles: Skills Development Facilitator (SDF), Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) Facilitator
- Roles: Help organizations comply with South Africa’s skills development legislation by preparing Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR). The role involves coordinating training programs, liaising with Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), and facilitating training needs assessments.
- Sector Importance: The Skills Development Act in South Africa requires businesses to invest in training, making Skills Development Facilitators vital to ensuring compliance and obtaining grants from SETAs.
5. Project and Change Management Facilitation
- Job Titles: Change Management Facilitator, Project Facilitator, Agile Coach
- Roles: Facilitate change management processes and help teams adapt to new systems, structures, or processes. In project management, facilitators guide teams through project life cycles, ensuring collaboration, problem-solving, and goal achievement.
- Sector Importance: Many organizations undergoing digital transformation, restructuring, or other major changes hire facilitators to manage transitions smoothly.
6. Consulting and Freelance Facilitation
- Job Titles: Independent Facilitator, Training Consultant, Business Facilitator
- Roles: Many facilitators work as consultants, offering their services to businesses, government departments, and NGOs on a contract or freelance basis. You can specialize in areas such as leadership development, conflict resolution, strategic planning, or team building.
- Sector Importance: Consulting offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with various clients across different sectors.
7. Leadership and Executive Coaching
- Job Titles: Executive Coach, Leadership Development Facilitator
- Roles: Facilitate leadership development programs and provide one-on-one coaching to managers and executives. Many organizations invest in leadership training to improve performance and develop future leaders.
- Sector Importance: With the growing emphasis on leadership and innovation, especially in corporate settings, leadership facilitation is a growing field in South Africa.
8. Health and Wellness Facilitation
- Job Titles: Health Educator, Wellness Facilitator, Mental Health Workshop Facilitator
- Roles: Facilitate workshops and programs on physical, emotional, and mental health in organizations, schools, or communities. Wellness programs in corporate settings are increasingly popular in promoting employee well-being and reducing stress.
- Sector Importance: With a strong focus on employee wellness, there is increasing demand for health and wellness facilitators in workplaces and community centers.
9. Government and Public Sector
- Job Titles: Public Sector Trainer, Government Program Facilitator
- Roles: Facilitate workshops, training, and community engagement initiatives in various government departments. Programs often focus on capacity building, social services, community health, and education.
- Sector Importance: The South African government invests in training programs to improve service delivery and social development, creating opportunities for facilitators in the public sector.
10. Higher Education and Research
- Job Titles: Academic Facilitator, Research Facilitator, Workshop Facilitator
- Roles: Facilitate seminars, research workshops, and academic programs within universities and research institutions. This often involves helping students and researchers collaborate and communicate effectively on complex projects.
11. Youth Development and Education Facilitation
- Job Titles: Youth Facilitator, Career Development Facilitator, Entrepreneurial Development Facilitator
- Roles: Work in youth development programs to facilitate career guidance, entrepreneurship training, and skills-building workshops for young people.
- Sector Importance: With the focus on youth empowerment and reducing unemployment, many organizations, including government programs, hire facilitators to work with young people.
Conclusion
In South Africa, the role of a facilitator is diverse and in demand across various industries. Opportunities exist in corporate training, education, skills development, community work, health, and wellness, as well as the public and private sectors. South Africa’s focus on skills development, youth empowerment, and leadership training, combined with its growing need for organizational change and personal development, makes facilitation a valuable and versatile career path.
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SAQA REGISTRATION
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117871 Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT
2026-06-30
CERTIFICATE VALIDITY
The certificate does not expire.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
From 1 July, the new QCTO qualifications will take over. These programmes are typically
more expensive and take longer to complete, so we recommend enrolling before the final
enrolment date above if you want to complete the SAQA unit standard route.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
TRAINYOUCAN
(ETDP SETA) Accredited Training Network and its members are committed to following all ETQA requirements as stipulated by SAQA.
This unit standard provides recognition for people who facilitate (or intend to facilitate) learning using a variety of methodologies.
Achieving this unit standard improves employability, supports career growth in training and development, and helps organisations identify
competent learning facilitators.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Plan and prepare for facilitation;
- Facilitate learning; and
- Evaluate learning and facilitation.
COURSE SUMMARY
In particular, people credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Solve problems – deal with diversity and potential conflict in learning situations, including different rates of progression
for different learners and cultural and linguistic diversity; identify limitations of particular methodologies or activities and develop
alternatives where needed. - Work effectively with others and in teams – interact with learners in a manner that promotes effective learning; identify team roles
and plan own participation. - Organise and manage oneself and one’s activities responsibly and effectively – demonstrate planning and organisation skills
related to facilitation sessions. - Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information – analyse learner needs and relevant information to plan appropriate
facilitation sessions. - Communicate effectively – ensure the learner clearly understands their role and what is expected; communicate in a culturally sensitive way.
- Use science and technology – understand the education and training potential of various technologies and demonstrate effective use to promote learning.
Note: Any person who wants to offer their services as an accredited individual, company, or training provider can only do so with a valid SOR (Statement of Results) from the ETDP SETA. No other document/certificate can be used, even if it reflects the same unit standard.
ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS
- The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in the learning area in which they will provide training.
- Basic literacy is required to complete the learning and assessment activities successfully.
Basically, you must be able to read and write in English.
METHODS OF LEARNING
This course is offered through:
- eLearning (self-paced): Watch training videos, complete activities, and submit assignments online. You work at your own pace, with structured guidance and support.
- ZOOM (Blended Learning): Online sessions on specific dates with a facilitator. You will still complete assignments and evidence submission, but you also get live support, interaction, and guided class time.
- Classroom: Available in selected regions only. Face-to-face facilitation on scheduled dates, with structured assessments and portfolio support.
How eLearning works: You receive access to the learning platform where you follow the videos and resources, complete tasks, and upload your evidence/assignments for assessment.
How ZOOM blended learning works: You attend online sessions with a facilitator on set dates for guidance, discussions, and support, and you complete the required assignments and evidence submission between sessions.
BOOKINGS
CURRENTLY, WE OFFER eLEARNING AND ZOOM ONLY!
BOOKINGS: Book online through our booking site here.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE TRAIN THE TRAINER / FACILITATORS COURSE
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- Training Managers
- People who want to become an accredited Facilitator
- Freelance Facilitators
- People who want to work with SETAs
- People who want to open their own Training Companies
- People who want to train or assess learners on unit standards
- People who want to train or assess learners on qualifications
- HR Practitioners
- Training Administrators
- Training Providers or newly registered Training Providers
- Accredited and non-accredited employers/training providers
- Lecturers at Technikons, Private Colleges, or Universities
- Learning material developers looking to enhance their programmes
- New training providers applying for accreditation
- Employers who are running learnerships
- Learners studying towards ETDP-related qualifications
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- People who want to work internationally, as many countries accept this certificate in Africa and internationally.
BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE
- Boost employability: Formal recognition as a competent facilitator improves your credibility and opportunities in training roles.
- Build practical facilitation skills: Learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate learning effectively across different learner groups.
- Grow your earning potential: Many facilitators work as freelancers/consultants, enabling flexible income streams.
- Support organisational compliance: Facilitation competence is a key building block for many ETDP/skills development pathways.
- Future-proof your career: Completing the SAQA unit standard route before QCTO transitions can save time and cost.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- In South Africa, becoming a qualified facilitator can open up job opportunities across education, corporate training, skills development, community development, and leadership training.
Below are common pathways for trained facilitators:1. Corporate Training and Development
- Job Titles: Corporate Trainer, Learning and Development Specialist, Training Facilitator
- Roles: Facilitate workshops, seminars, and training programmes for employees in areas such as leadership, communication, team-building, compliance, and soft skills.
2. Education and Skills Development
- Job Titles: Adult Education Facilitator, TVET Facilitator, Training Facilitator
- Roles: Facilitate vocational training and adult education courses at colleges, private training providers, or as a freelancer.
3. NGO and Community Development
- Job Titles: Community Facilitator, Social Development Facilitator, Youth Empowerment Facilitator
- Roles: Facilitate community programmes and workshops focused on empowerment, education, entrepreneurship, and development.
4. Project and Change Management Support
- Job Titles: Project Facilitator, Change Management Facilitator, Team Coach
- Roles: Guide teams through learning, implementation and change processes, improving collaboration and performance.
5. Consulting and Freelance Facilitation
- Job Titles: Independent Facilitator, Training Consultant, Business Facilitator
- Roles: Provide facilitation and training services to multiple clients across different sectors on contract or freelance basis.
Conclusion
Qualified facilitators are in demand across many sectors. This unit standard supports a versatile career path that can lead to employment in training roles,
freelance opportunities, and growth into related ETDP fields.
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SAQA REGISTRATION
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115753 Conduct outcomes-based assessment
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT
2026-06-30
EXPIRY
The certificate cannot expire
ABOUT THIS COURSE
TRAINYOUCAN (ETDP SETA) Accredited Training Network and its members is committed to follow all the ETQA requirements as stipulated by SAQA.
This generic assessor unit standard is for those who assess people for their achievement of learning outcomes in terms of specified criteria using pre-designed assessment instruments. The outcomes and criteria may be defined in a range of documents including but not limited to unit standards, exit level outcomes, assessment standards, curriculum statements and qualifications.
Those who achieve this unit standard will be able to conduct assessments within their fields of expertise. This unit standard will contribute towards the achievement of a variety of qualifications, particularly within the fields of Education Training and Development Practices and Human Resource Development.
People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out assessments in a fair, valid, reliable and practicable manner that is free of all bias and discrimination, paying particular attention to the three groups targeted for redress: race, gender and disability.
In particular, people credited with this unit standard will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of outcomes-based assessment;
- Prepare for assessments;
- Conduct assessments;
- Provide feedback on assessments; and
- Review assessments.
COURSE SUMMARY
In particular, people credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking: planning for contingencies, candidates with special needs, problems that arise during moderation, suggesting changes to moderation following review.
- Work effectively in a team using critical and creative thinking: working with assessors and other relevant parties during moderation, as well as post-moderation.
- Organize and manage oneself and ones activities: planning, preparing, conducting and recording the moderation.
- Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information: gather, evaluate and judge evidence and the assessment process.
- Communicate effectively: communicate with assessors and other relevant parties during moderation, and provide feedback.
- Demonstrate the world as a set of related systems: understanding the impact of moderation assessment on individuals, organisations and the credibility of recognition through NQF systems.
- Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts: plan, conduct and give feedback on moderation in a culturally sensitive manner.
Note: Any person who wants to offer their services as an accredited individual, company or a training provider can only do so with a valid SOR (Statement of Results) from the ETDP SETA. No other document/certificate can be used, even if it reflects the same unit standard.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
- The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners have previous assessment experience when starting to learn towards this unit standard, and in particular, recognition for the unit standard: NLRD 115753: “Conduct outcomes-based assessments”.
Basically, you must be able to read and write in English!
BOOKINGS
CURRENTLY, WE ARE FULLY ONLY WITH ELEARNING AND ZOOM ONLY!
BOOKINGS: Book online through our booking site here.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE TRAIN THE TRAINER or FACILITATORS course.
-
-
- Training Managers
- Become an Accredited Assessors
- Freelance Assessors
- People who want to work with the SETA’s
- People who want to open their own Training Companies
- People who want to train or moderate learners on unit standards.
- People who want to train or moderate learners on qualifications.
- HR Persons.
- Training Administrators.
- Training Providers or newly registered Training Providers.
- Accredited and NON-Accredited Employee/Training Providers.
- Lecturers at Technicons, Private Colleges or Universities.
- Learning material developers looking to enhance their programmes.
- Anyone else who can benefit from moderation methodologies.
- New training providers applying for accreditation.
- Employers who are running learnerships.
- Learners studying towards their ETDP Qualification.
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-
- People who want to work internationally, as my countries accept this certificate in Africa and internationally.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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- In South Africa, becoming a qualified assessor offers various job opportunities across multiple industries, especially in education, skills development, and vocational training. Assessors play a critical role in ensuring that individuals acquire the necessary competencies and qualifications according to national standards, making them vital to the country’s skills development framework. Here are the main job opportunities for qualified assessors:
- Skills Development and Training Institutions
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- Job Titles: Assessor, Skills Development Assessor, Vocational Assessor
- Roles: Assess learners or trainees in vocational training programs to determine whether they meet the required competencies for certifications and qualifications. You’ll work with institutions accredited by Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), particularly in fields like engineering, construction, hospitality, IT, and more.
- Sector Importance: South Africa’s focus on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) has increased demand for qualified assessors to ensure learners meet industry-specific standards.
- Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)
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- Job Titles: SETA Accredited Assessor, Skills Assessor
- Roles: Conduct assessments for learners in various industries to certify competency in specific skills. SETAs are responsible for implementing South Africa’s National Skills Development Strategy, and assessors play a key role in ensuring that training meets these standards.
- Sector Importance: SETAs across different industries (e.g., Manufacturing SETA, Construction SETA, Services SETA) require assessors to ensure qualifications align with national requirements.
- Corporate Training and In-House Assessors
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- Job Titles: Corporate Assessor, Workplace Assessor, Training Assessor
- Roles: Assess employees within a company after training programs or on-the-job assessments to verify that they meet the required competencies for professional development. This is common in large organizations in industries like mining, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services.
- Sector Importance: Corporations invest in in-house training and need assessors to certify their workforce in various skills, from technical competencies to soft skills.
- TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Colleges
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- Job Titles: Assessor for TVET College, Vocational Training Assessor
- Roles: Conduct assessments for students in TVET colleges across various fields such as plumbing, welding, electrical work, carpentry, hospitality, and more. You ensure that learners meet the standards necessary to receive their qualifications.
- Sector Importance: With the government’s focus on expanding TVET education, TVET colleges are always looking for assessors to assess students in technical and vocational skills.
- Freelance and Independent Assessors
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- Job Titles: Freelance Assessor, Independent Assessor
- Roles: Many assessors choose to work as freelancers, offering their services to multiple training providers, educational institutions, and organizations. You can assess learners across various sectors and industries, offering flexibility and the opportunity to specialize in areas of your expertise.
- Sector Importance: The demand for independent assessors has grown as companies and training providers often need assessors on a contract basis to handle assessments for specific programs.
- Higher Education Institutions
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- Job Titles: Academic Assessor, University Assessor, Moderator
- Roles: Work within universities or colleges to assess academic qualifications, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education programs. Assessors in this sector help maintain academic standards by evaluating students’ work according to national or institutional criteria.
- Sector Importance: Higher education institutions often rely on assessors to ensure that their degrees, diplomas, and other qualifications meet the standards set by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- Accredited Training Providers
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- Job Titles: Accredited Assessor, Training Provider Assessor
- Roles: Work with private or public accredited training providers to assess learners’ skills and competencies in accredited courses. This could include short courses, skills programs, and learnerships.
- Sector Importance: As more private companies and training institutions provide accredited skills training, they need qualified assessors to evaluate learners and certify their qualifications.
- Quality Assurance Bodies
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- Job Titles: Quality Assessor, Quality Assurance Assessor
- Roles: Work with bodies responsible for quality assurance in education and training, such as the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), to ensure that qualifications and assessment processes meet national standards.
- Sector Importance: Quality assurance is essential for maintaining educational and training standards in South Africa, and assessors play a critical role in verifying these processes.
- Moderation Roles
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- Job Titles: Moderator, Assessment Moderator
- Roles: After gaining experience as an assessor, many professionals move into moderation, where they check and verify the work of other assessors. Moderators ensure that assessment processes are consistent, fair, and align with industry standards.
- Sector Importance: Moderators are in demand across sectors that require accredited training programs, and their role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the assessment process.
- Community and Social Development Programs
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- Job Titles: Community Skills Assessor, Social Development Assessor
- Roles: Assess individuals in community development programs, particularly in rural or underprivileged areas, where the focus is on upskilling and empowering people to improve their employability or entrepreneurship opportunities.
- Sector Importance: Many NGOs, government programs, and community-based organizations require assessors to evaluate the outcomes of their development initiatives.
- Government Programs and Agencies
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- Job Titles: Government Program Assessor, Public Sector Assessor
- Roles: Work within various government programs aimed at workforce development, education, and skills training. Assessors are needed to evaluate participants’ competencies in government-led training and skills development programs.
- Sector Importance: Government initiatives, such as Expanded Public Works Programs (EPWP) and skills development projects, require assessors to ensure program participants meet the desired skill levels.
- Health and Safety Sector
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- Job Titles: Health and Safety Assessor, Occupational Health Assessor
- Roles: Assessors in the health and safety sector evaluate whether individuals or organizations comply with health and safety regulations. This could involve assessing skills in occupational health, first aid, fire safety, or risk management.
- Sector Importance: Health and safety are critical in industries like construction, mining, and manufacturing, and assessors are essential to maintaining compliance with legal and industry standards.
Conclusion
South Africa’s focus on skills development, vocational training, and educational quality assurance creates numerous opportunities for qualified assessors. You can find opportunities in various sectors, including corporate training, TVET institutions, government programs, community development, and more. With the country’s commitment to upskilling its workforce and improving educational outcomes, assessors are in high demand, making it a rewarding and impactful career path.
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SAQA REGISTRATION
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115753 Conduct outcomes-based assessment
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT
2026-06-30
CERTIFICATE VALIDITY
The certificate does not expire.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
From 1 July, the new QCTO qualifications will take over. These programmes are typically
more expensive and take longer to complete. If you want to complete the SAQA unit standard route,
we strongly recommend enrolling before the final enrolment date above.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
TRAINYOUCAN
(ETDP SETA) Accredited Training Network and its members are committed to following all ETQA requirements as stipulated by SAQA.
This generic assessor unit standard is for people who assess others for the achievement of learning outcomes against specified criteria using
pre-designed assessment instruments. The outcomes and criteria may be defined in a range of documents including (but not limited to) unit standards,
exit level outcomes, assessment standards, curriculum statements, and qualifications.
Those who achieve this unit standard will be able to conduct assessments within their fields of expertise. This unit standard contributes towards a
variety of qualifications, particularly in the fields of Education, Training and Development Practices and Human Resource Development.
People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out assessments in a fair, valid, reliable, and practicable manner that is free of bias and
discrimination, paying particular attention to the three groups targeted for redress: race, gender, and disability.
In particular, people credited with this unit standard will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of outcomes-based assessment;
- Prepare for assessments;
- Conduct assessments;
- Provide feedback on assessments; and
- Review assessments.
COURSE SUMMARY
In particular, people credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking: plan for contingencies, support candidates with special needs,
manage problems that arise during assessment, and recommend improvements after review. - Work effectively in a team: work with facilitators, learners, moderators, and other relevant parties before, during, and after assessments.
- Organise and manage oneself: plan, prepare, conduct, and record assessments in an organised and compliant manner.
- Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information: gather and judge evidence fairly and consistently against assessment criteria.
- Communicate effectively: communicate clearly with candidates and stakeholders, and provide constructive feedback and guidance.
- Understand systems and impact: recognise how assessment affects individuals, organisations, and the credibility of recognition through NQF systems.
- Be culturally sensitive: plan, conduct, and provide feedback in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner across diverse contexts.
Note: Any person who wants to offer their services as an accredited individual, company, or training provider can only do so with a valid SOR (Statement of Results) from the ETDP SETA. No other document/certificate can be used, even if it reflects the same unit standard.
ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS
- It is recommended that learners have relevant industry knowledge and experience in the area in which they will assess.
- Learners must be able to read and write in English to complete the learning and assessment activities successfully.
Basically, you must be able to read and write in English!
METHODS OF LEARNING
This course is offered through:
- eLearning (self-paced): Watch training videos, complete activities, and submit assignment evidence online. You work at your own pace with structured guidance and support.
- ZOOM (Blended Learning): Online sessions on specific dates with a facilitator. You still complete assignments and evidence submission, but you also get live support, interaction, and guided class time.
- Classroom: Available in selected regions only. Face-to-face facilitation on scheduled dates, with structured assessments and portfolio support.
How eLearning works: You receive access to our learning platform. Work through the videos and resources, complete the required tasks,
and upload your evidence/assignments for assessment and feedback.
How ZOOM blended learning works: You attend online sessions with a facilitator on set dates for guidance, examples, Q&A, and support.
Between sessions you complete the portfolio tasks and submit your evidence online.
BOOKINGS
CURRENTLY, WE OFFER eLEARNING AND ZOOM ONLY!
BOOKINGS: Book online through our booking site here.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE ASSESSOR COURSE
-
- Training Managers
- People who want to become an accredited Assessor
- Freelance Assessors
- People who want to work with SETAs
- People who want to open their own Training Companies
- People who want to assess learners on unit standards
- People who want to assess learners on qualifications
- HR Practitioners
- Training Administrators
- Training Providers or newly registered Training Providers
- Accredited and non-accredited employers/training providers
- Lecturers at Technikons, Private Colleges or Universities
- Learning material developers looking to enhance their programmes
- New training providers applying for accreditation
- Employers who run learnerships
- Learners studying towards ETDP-related qualifications
-
- People who want to work internationally, as many countries recognise this certificate across Africa and internationally.
BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE
- Become workplace-ready as an assessor: Gain the competence to plan, conduct, and record assessments professionally and ethically.
- Improve credibility and compliance: A recognised assessor unit standard supports quality assurance and SETA-related work.
- Increase earning potential: Assessors are often contracted by training providers and employers for assessment services.
- Support career growth: The assessor pathway can lead into moderation, quality assurance, SDF roles, and training management.
- Save time and cost before the transition: Completing the SAQA unit standard route before QCTO transitions can reduce future cost and duration.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- In South Africa, becoming a qualified assessor offers job opportunities across education, skills development, vocational training, and workplace learning.
Assessors play a critical role in ensuring that learners meet national standards and that assessment decisions are credible and consistent.
Common job pathways include:1. Skills Development and Training Institutions
- Job Titles: Assessor, Skills Development Assessor, Vocational Assessor
- Roles: Assess learners in accredited programmes to confirm competence for certifications and qualifications.
2. SETAs and Accredited Training Providers
- Job Titles: SETA Accredited Assessor, Training Provider Assessor
- Roles: Conduct assessments for learnerships, skills programmes, and unit standard-based training aligned to SETA requirements.
3. Corporate and In-House Assessors
- Job Titles: Workplace Assessor, Corporate Assessor, Training Assessor
- Roles: Assess employee competence after training or on-the-job performance evidence, especially in large organisations.
4. TVET Colleges and Adult Learning
- Job Titles: TVET Assessor, Vocational Training Assessor
- Roles: Assess students in vocational/occupational programmes and ensure competence against required outcomes.
5. Freelance and Independent Work
- Job Titles: Freelance Assessor, Independent Assessor
- Roles: Contract to multiple providers or employers, often specialising in your own industry/field of expertise.
Conclusion
Qualified assessors are in demand wherever accredited training and workplace competence must be confirmed. This unit standard supports a flexible,
respected career path that can lead to moderation and quality assurance roles over time.
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SAQA REGISTRATION
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115753 Conduct outcomes-based assessment
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT
2026-06-30
CERTIFICATE VALIDITY
The certificate does not expire.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
From 1 July, the new QCTO qualifications will take over. These programmes are typically more expensive and take longer to complete. If you want to complete the SAQA unit standard route, we strongly recommend enrolling before the final enrolment date above.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
TRAINYOUCAN (ETDP SETA) Accredited Training Network and its members are committed to following all ETQA requirements as stipulated by SAQA.
This generic assessor unit standard is for people who assess others for the achievement of learning outcomes against specified criteria using pre-designed assessment instruments. The outcomes and criteria may be defined in a range of documents including (but not limited to) unit standards, exit level outcomes, assessment standards, curriculum statements, and qualifications.
Those who achieve this unit standard will be able to conduct assessments within their fields of expertise. This unit standard contributes towards a variety of qualifications, particularly in the fields of Education, Training and Development Practices and Human Resource Development.
People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out assessments in a fair, valid, reliable, and practicable manner that is free of bias and discrimination, paying particular attention to the three groups targeted for redress: race, gender, and disability.
In particular, people credited with this unit standard will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of outcomes-based assessment;
- Prepare for assessments;
- Conduct assessments;
- Provide feedback on assessments; and
- Review assessments.
COURSE SUMMARY
In particular, people credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking: plan for contingencies, support candidates with special needs, manage problems that arise during assessment, and recommend improvements after review.
- Work effectively in a team: work with facilitators, learners, moderators, and other relevant parties before, during, and after assessments.
- Organise and manage oneself: plan, prepare, conduct, and record assessments in an organised and compliant manner.
- Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information: gather and judge evidence fairly and consistently against assessment criteria.
- Communicate effectively: communicate clearly with candidates and stakeholders, and provide constructive feedback and guidance.
- Understand systems and impact: recognise how assessment affects individuals, organisations, and the credibility of recognition through NQF systems.
- Be culturally sensitive: plan, conduct, and provide feedback in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner across diverse contexts.
Note: Any person who wants to offer their services as an accredited individual, company, or training provider can only do so with a valid SOR (Statement of Results) from the ETDP SETA. No other document/certificate can be used, even if it reflects the same unit standard.
ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS
- It is recommended that learners have relevant industry knowledge and experience in the area in which they will assess.
- Learners must be able to read and write in English to complete the learning and assessment activities successfully.
Basically, you must be able to read and write in English!
METHODS OF LEARNING
This course is offered through:
- eLearning (self-paced): Watch training videos, complete activities, and submit assignment evidence online. You work at your own pace with structured guidance and support.
- ZOOM (Blended Learning): Online sessions on specific dates with a facilitator. You still complete assignments and evidence submission, but you also get live support, interaction, and guided class time.
- Classroom: Available in selected regions only. Face-to-face facilitation on scheduled dates, with structured assessments and portfolio support.
How eLearning works: You receive access to our learning platform. Work through the videos and resources, complete the required tasks, and upload your evidence/assignments for assessment and feedback.
How ZOOM blended learning works: You attend online sessions with a facilitator on set dates for guidance, examples, Q&A, and support. Between sessions you complete the portfolio tasks and submit your evidence online.
BOOKINGS
CURRENTLY, WE OFFER eLEARNING AND ZOOM ONLY!
BOOKINGS: Book online through our booking site here.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE ASSESSOR COURSE
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- Training Managers
- People who want to become an accredited Assessor
- Freelance Assessors
- People who want to work with SETAs
- People who want to open their own Training Companies
- People who want to assess learners on unit standards
- People who want to assess learners on qualifications
- HR Practitioners
- Training Administrators
- Training Providers or newly registered Training Providers
- Accredited and non-accredited employers/training providers
- Lecturers at Technikons, Private Colleges or Universities
- Learning material developers looking to enhance their programmes
- New training providers applying for accreditation
- Employers who run learnerships
- Learners studying towards ETDP-related qualifications
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- People who want to work internationally, as many countries recognise this certificate across Africa and internationally.
BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE
- Become workplace-ready as an assessor: Gain the competence to plan, conduct, and record assessments professionally and ethically.
- Improve credibility and compliance: A recognised assessor unit standard supports quality assurance and SETA-related work.
- Increase earning potential: Assessors are often contracted by training providers and employers for assessment services.
- Support career growth: The assessor pathway can lead into moderation, quality assurance, SDF roles, and training management.
- Save time and cost before the transition: Completing the SAQA unit standard route before QCTO transitions can reduce future cost and duration.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- In South Africa, becoming a qualified assessor offers job opportunities across education, skills development, vocational training, and workplace learning. Assessors play a critical role in ensuring that learners meet national standards and that assessment decisions are credible and consistent. Common job pathways include:
1. Skills Development and Training Institutions
- Job Titles: Assessor, Skills Development Assessor, Vocational Assessor
- Roles: Assess learners in accredited programmes to confirm competence for certifications and qualifications.
2. SETAs and Accredited Training Providers
- Job Titles: SETA Accredited Assessor, Training Provider Assessor
- Roles: Conduct assessments for learnerships, skills programmes, and unit standard-based training aligned to SETA requirements.
3. Corporate and In-House Assessors
- Job Titles: Workplace Assessor, Corporate Assessor, Training Assessor
- Roles: Assess employee competence after training or on-the-job performance evidence, especially in large organisations.
4. TVET Colleges and Adult Learning
- Job Titles: TVET Assessor, Vocational Training Assessor
- Roles: Assess students in vocational/occupational programmes and ensure competence against required outcomes.
5. Freelance and Independent Work
- Job Titles: Freelance Assessor, Independent Assessor
- Roles: Contract to multiple providers or employers, often specialising in your own industry/field of expertise.
Conclusion
Qualified assessors are in demand wherever accredited training and workplace competence must be confirmed. This unit standard supports a flexible, respected career path that can lead to moderation and quality assurance roles over time.
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