SAQA REGISTRATION
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15221 – Provide information and advice regarding skills development and related issues
15217 – Develop an organisational training and development plan
15232 – Coordinate planned skills development interventions in an organisation
252041 – Coordinate planned skills development interventions in an organisation
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.
DURATION
ZOOM (Blended Learning) – 4 days online. Connect with a facilitator on specific scheduled dates.
eLearning – 100% online. Start, pause, and continue at any time. You will mostly watch videos in your own time and complete assignments online. If you work part-time on the course (e.g., evenings), most learners complete in around 14 days.
CERTIFICATE | SETA STATEMENT OF RESULTS
TrainYouCan continuously requests verifications with the ETDP SETA. The turnaround time depends on the availability of ETDP SETA staff and can range from
6 weeks to 4 months.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
TRAINYOUCAN
(ETDP SETA) Accredited Training Network and its members are committed to following all ETQA requirements as stipulated by SAQA.
This Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) programme is ideal for people who oversee or manage education, training, and skills development within organisations
according to agreed development plans. It is especially useful for Skills Development Facilitators, training managers, and human resource development practitioners.
People credited with these unit standards are able to:
- Identify and prioritise learners’ learning requirements;
- Plan and organise learning interventions;
- Coordinate learning interventions;
- Review and report on learning interventions;
- Provide information related to skills development, including relevant legislation, learning, and assessment;
- Advise an organisation on aligning skills development practices to requirements and best practice;
- Advise on promoting skills development within the organisation;
- Plan and organise a skills analysis process;
- Conduct an analysis to determine outcomes of learning needed for formal recognition;
- Produce and verify a matrix of outcomes;
- Analyse current and required skills;
- Develop a skills profile and define a skills gap;
- Establish skills priorities; and
- Develop an organisational training and development plan (WSP-aligned).
COURSE SUMMARY
In particular, people credited with these unit standards are able to:
- Communicate effectively using oral and written skills – central to skills planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Understand the skills development system as inter-related parts – including legislation, SETA requirements, workplace planning, and learning delivery.
- Work effectively with others – facilitate group processes during skills analysis, consultations, and implementation planning.
- Organise and manage oneself responsibly and effectively – strong planning, deadlines, and reporting skills are required in SDF work.
- Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information – gather workplace data, assess training needs, and develop credible evidence-based plans.
- Conduct a skills analysis – based on organisational plans, job designs, structures, and strategies, identifying gaps and priorities.
- Develop and manage interventions – coordinate planned skills development interventions and review impact over time.
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 assumed that learners starting to learn towards this standard are competent in Communication at NQF Level 4.
Basically, you must be able to read and write in English!
METHODS OF LEARNING
This course is also offered through:
- eLearning (self-paced): Watch training videos, complete structured activities, and submit assignment evidence online. You can start, pause, and continue at any time.
- ZOOM (Blended Learning): Attend online sessions on specific dates with a facilitator for guidance, examples, and Q&A. Between sessions you complete tasks and submit evidence online.
- Classroom: Available in selected regions only, with face-to-face support and structured assessment guidance.
How eLearning works: You receive access to the online platform and work through the videos and resources at your own pace. You complete activities and upload your evidence/assignments online for assessment and feedback.
How ZOOM blended learning works: You attend scheduled online sessions with a facilitator for step-by-step guidance and interaction. You then complete the required portfolio tasks between sessions 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 SDF (SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR) COURSE
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- Training Managers
- People who want to become a Skills Development Facilitator (SDF)
- Freelance SDFs
- People who want to work with SETAs
- People who want to open their own Training Companies
- HR Practitioners
- Training Administrators
- Training Providers or newly registered Training Providers
- Employers running 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 the “skills engine” of an organisation: SDFs drive training plans, implementation and reporting that support growth and compliance.
- Improve compliance and unlock SETA grants: Learn how to coordinate WSP/ATR-aligned processes and support effective skills planning.
- High demand across industries: Most medium-to-large employers need skills development planning and coordination support.
- Strong consulting potential: Many SDFs work independently helping multiple employers submit WSP/ATR and implement training plans.
- 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 Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) opens opportunities across corporate, education, public service, and community development.
SDFs help organisations comply with skills development legislation, plan training effectively, coordinate interventions, and improve workforce capability.
Common job pathways include:1. Corporate Skills Development and HR
- Job Titles: Skills Development Facilitator, Training & Development Coordinator, Learning & Development Facilitator
- Roles: Coordinate skills planning, training implementation, stakeholder reporting, and SETA liaison.
2. SETA and Learnership Coordination
- Job Titles: Skills Development Coordinator, Learnership Coordinator, SETA Liaison
- Roles: Support learnerships/apprenticeships, manage reporting requirements, and coordinate training programmes aligned to sector needs.
3. Consulting / Freelance SDF Services
- Job Titles: Independent SDF, WSP/ATR Consultant, Training Consultant
- Roles: Assist multiple employers with compliance, planning, reporting, and training coordination.
4. Training Providers and TVET Support
- Job Titles: Skills Development Coordinator, Programme Manager
- Roles: Coordinate accredited programmes, ensure alignment to requirements, and support client training needs.
Conclusion
Qualified SDFs are highly valued because they connect skills development to real business outcomes and compliance. This programme supports a flexible,
in-demand career path with opportunities in employment or consulting.