SAQA ID: Operate a Windows System NQF Level 04 Credits 06

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:

The qualification will be useful to those within the world of work and who provide training in the workplace, or for those who have been practising within the field, but without formal recognition. In particular, this qualification will be useful for:
ETD coordinators.
Entry-level trainers.
Junior Training officers.
Training administrators.

Learners of this qualification will be able to:
Prepare for and facilitate learning.
Provide learner support.
Carry out administration related to learning.
Contribute to Human Resource Management Practices.

Learners will generally carry out their role within the context of:
Given learning material and course designs.
Given administration systems.
Given evaluation instruments.
Given Quality Assurance policies, procedures and processes.
An established learning environment where learners are already identified.
A guided and supported learning environment.
Given results from a learning needs analysis.

Rationale:

This is an entry-level qualification, and the first in a series, which leads to levels 5 and 6 Qualifications for those who want to enter the field of Education, Training and Development (ETD). Learners of this qualification will have the opportunity to build on this qualification via the certificate or diploma in ODETD at level 5. This qualification provides a means to give recognition to practitioners at an entry level, thus making it possible for practitioners to increase their employment prospects, and at the same time provide a means whereby organisations can appoint practitioners in line with proven competencies. Education, Training and Development is also a priority area within the South African context and is supported by legislation, national policies and strategies. In order to meet the ETD requirements of the workplace, within the context of a quality assured environment and processes, it is important to be able to identify and recognise competent ETD practitioners at various levels.

Given the high priority of education, training and development within the South African context, and in particular the emphasis on skills development, trainers are required in all fields of learning. Much of the contribution to skills development is through ETD practitioners who need to have essential knowledge and practical skills in ETD, as defined by this qualification.